Policy 3.1.4 Board Standards of Conduct

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ISLANDS TRUST CONSERVANCY POLICY MANUAL 
 
ISLANDS TRUST CONSERVANCY 
BOARD POLICY 
 
 
 
 
Policy number: 3.1.4  
 
Title:  Board Standards of Conduct Policy 
 
Approved By:  Islands Trust Conservancy Board                                       
 
                                           Date:  November 19, 2002   Resolution #: TFB 02/512 
 
PURPOSE 
To establish guidelines for Conduct for all Board members. 
BACKGROUND 
The Islands  Trust  Act states  that  two  Board  members  will  be  elected  from  Trust  Council,  one 
Board member will be elected from Executive Committee and up to three Board members may 
be appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 
 
The  Board  wishes  to  ensure  that  its  members  meet  high  standards  of  conduct  which  enhance 
and  maintain  public  confidence  in  the  operation  of  the Islands Trust  Conservancy Board.    The 
Province  has  established  Guidelines  for  Conduct  of  Government  Appointees  to  BC  Agencies, 
Boards  and  Commissions.      The  Board,  hereby,  adopts  the  current  provincial  guidelines  as  a 
Board policy.  These guidelines are encompassed in the remainder of this policy 
Policy 
1. All Board members must avoid any conflict of interest that might impair or impugn the 
independence,  integrity  or  impartiality  of  the Islands Trust  Conservancy Board.    There 
must be no apprehension of bias, based on what a reasonable person might perceive.  If 
a  Board  member  is  in  doubt,  he  or  she  must  disclose  their  circumstances  and  consult 
with  the  Chairperson.    The  Chairperson  will,  if  necessary,  request  staff  to  seek  a  legal 
opinion. 
 
In particular, Board members should make sure that: 

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• All   personal   financial   interests,   assets   and   holdings   are   distinct   from   and 
independent of any decision, information or other matter that may be heard by 
or acted upon by the Islands Trust Conservancy Board. 
• Activities  undertaken  as  a  citizen  are  kept  separate  and  distinct  from  any 
responsibilities held as a member of the Islands Trust Conservancy Board. 
• Activities  undertaken  as  a  member  of  the Islands Trust  Conservancy Board  are 
kept separate and distinct from other activities as a citizen. 
• Members   do   not   assist   anyone   in   their   dealings   with   the Islands Trust 
Conservancy Board if this assistance may result in preferential treatment. 
• Personal  employment  is  not  dependent  on  any  decision,  information  or  other 
matter  that  may  be  heard  by  or  acted  upon  by  the Islands Trust  Conservancy 
Board. 
• Other  memberships,  directorships,  voluntary  or  paid  positions,  or  affiliations 
remain   distinct   from   work   undertaken   in   the   course   of   the Islands Trust 
Conservancy Board work. 
• Actions  taken  in  the  course  of Islands Trust  Conservancy Board  duties  neither 
cause nor sug

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