Conflict of Interest Policy

Procedures to address conflict of interest

In response to an actual or perceived conflict of interest:

1. The Volunteer has a duty to disclose. The Volunteer is under a duty to disclose to the Executive Director of CBA-AB any actual or perceived conflicts of interest as they arise. The Executive Director will then notify the Executive Committee.
2. The Executive Director of CBA-AB, along with the Executive Committee, will determine whether an investigation is required. If an investigation is required, the Executive Director will collect all pertinent information and the Volunteer with have an opportunity to disclose all material facts. The Executive Director will present the results of the investigation at the next meeting of the Executive Committee for further action.
3. All conflicts of interest will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Executive Committee has the discretion to deem what action is appropriate and necessary for disclosed conflicts of interest.
4. If a Director of the Board reasonably believe a Volunteer failed to disclose an existing or possible conflict of interest, the Director shall inform the Volunteer of the rationale for such belief and give the Volunteer an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose the conflict of interest.
5. After hearing the Volunteer’s response and investigating further as warranted by the circumstances, the Executive Committee may take appropriate action including removing the individual from their position in the CBA-AB, in accordance with its Bylaws.
6. If it turns out that a conflict of interest does not exist, the inquiry will be documented, and no further action will be taken.