Bristolwood BOD Code of Ethics

BRISTOLWOOD AT EASTLAKE GREENS BOARD OF DlRECTORS HOA COMMITMENT TO GOOD SERVICE
As a volunteer board Member of the Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association, I agree to the following commitments while serving the association:
• To place the community's best interests above my own; to sustain an attitude that positively promotes the goals and interests of the Association; and in general, to forego personal interests when making decisions as a board member.
• To engage in lawful acts to the best of my ability, understanding that Board members are expected to comply with the governing documents of the Association and the law. This includes doing my best to become more familiar with legalities of the BOD's decisions, and to join with the BOD in seeking resources of information including any professional assistance when needed.
• To maintain a high standard of conduct that is above reproach and to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
• To accept the BOD's decisions in choosing outside vendors and to take direction from the BOD at all times and respect the processes chosen and the appointed contact point-person to communicate with the outside vendors.
• To demonstrate mutual respect for fellow Board Members and Members of the Association at all times, even at times when I disagree with BOD decisions, and to respect the decisions made by a majority of the BOD as I understand there may not be unanimous support for every action taken.
• To attend and participate in all meetings and communications to the best of my ability to be present, to come to all meetings prepared to participate, and to become familiar with the agenda and any materials distributed ahead of time to board members beforehand.
• To listen, discuss and provide thoughtful input and participate on matters that come before the BOD and the membership.
• To the extent email is used as a means of board communication, to refrain from having secret communications with fewer than all Directors unless there is a situation that dictates discretion because of potential misuse of information or leaks of confidential information by any board member.
• To maintain confidentiality with respect to all BOD "executive session" meetings, discussions, and communications.
• To allow the Chair of meetings to do so, and to allow fellow board members a reasonable opportunity to speak on matters without interruption, threats or harassment.
• To respect parliamentary procedure at all meetings, to refrain from speaking out of turn, to avoid unnecessary or unproductive verbal sparring (participating in a business-like manner instead), to keep my temper, and to excuse myself if I cannot maintain this respect.
• To act as a fiduciary (trustee) of the Association in financial matters and decisions that may have material effect and to do my best to ensure that the Association, the properties and the finances are well managed and fiscally well protected.
• To resign from the Board if I find I cannot maintain this Testament to service.
Dated:__________ Signed__________________________