National Court Reporters Association
Board of Directors Code of Ethics
(As revised by the Board of Directors, November 2009)
Code: Members of the Board of Directors of the National Court Reporters Association are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the Board. Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:
Accountability
1. Abide in all respects by the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics and all other rules and regulations of the Association (including but not limited to the Association’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws) and will ensure that their registered membership in the Association remains in good standing at all times.
2. Review all information and materials sent in connection with Board business and attend the meetings of the Board and the Board committees to which appointment is accepted.
3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, any information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest and act in accordance with the NCRA Conflict of Interest policy.
4. Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in the Association’s affairs.
5. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making.
6. Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management of the Association.
Professional Responsibilities
7. Exercise extreme care in all statements, written or oral, to separate expression of personal opinion or belief from communications carrying the color of authority of the Association. Further, position/title on the Board will not be used when expressing a personal opinion unless acting within one’s capacity and duties as a Board member and representing the Board and the Association’s position on such issue.
8. Refrain from discussing outside of the meeting room individual differences and opinions about Board and Board Committee decisions.
9. Strive to develop, encourage and uphold the highest standards of personal and professional conduct among one’s colleagues and the NCRA membership as a whole.
10. Exercise the powers vested for the good of all members and the Association itself rather than for personal benefit.
11. Avoid situations which may be improper or may give the appearance of impropriety.
Confidential Information
12. Respect the confidentiality of information acquired through Board service.
13. Remain diligent and alert as to what information learned during Board service can be shared with others.
14. Except as the Board of Directors may otherwise require or as otherwise required by law, no Board member shall share, copy, reproduce, transmit, divulge or otherwise disclose any confidential information related to the affairs of the Association, and each member of the Board will uphold the strict confidentiality of meetings and other deliberations and communications of the Board of Directors.
Collaboration and Cooperation
15. Exhibit and maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect and objectivity in all matters related to Association business, including but not limited to Board meetings, assignments, committee work, interactions with other Board members, interactions with members, recognizing that appointment to the Board is a privilege bestowed by one’s colleagues to serve the membership and the mission of the Association.
16. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by any member or group of members.
17. Promote collaboration, cooperation and partnership among NCRA members.