1. a Code of Ethical Behaviour
Workshop
Presenter: Sandra Thomson, VP Ontario, Chair, Governance Committee
AGM 2017 Richmond, BC

2. Committee Members Sandy Thomson,Co-Chair, Governance
Kathryn Wilkinson, Co-Chair, HR
Dr. Fiorenza Albert-Howard
Linda Russell
Hally Siddons
Myra Willis

3. Code of Ethical Behaviour: Definition
“The term ‘ethical behaviour’ refers to how an organization ensures that all its decisions, actions, and stakeholder interactions conform to the organization’s moral and professional principles. These principles should support all applicable laws and regulations and are the foundation for the organization’s culture and values. They distinguish ‘right’ from ‘wrong.’”

4. Code of Ethical Behaviour: Why
Good Governance – risk management
Represents who we are and what we stand for – our values
Establishes credibility and public trust
Provides guidelines for making ethical choices and there is accountability for those choices.

5. Code of Ethical Behaviour - Governance
Vision, Mission, and Purpose Not for Profit Act Articles and ByLaws Roberts’ Rules Privacy & Confidentiality Investment Policy Representation Policy .

6. Code of Ethical Behaviour
The reputation of the organization is based on the members’ and staff’s internal and external behaviour.

7. Code of Ethical Behaviour
Applicable Areas: Interpersonal Relationships CFUW Equipment On line Discussion Forums; Social Media-CFUW Communications Business Expenses & Accountability

8. Code of Ethical Behaviour: Reflect
What do I/we value?
What do I/we respect?
What do I/we demonstrate?

9. Code of Ethical Behaviour- Tests
Values Test:
Are you clear about the values reflected
in your decision?
Are they values that you and CFUW are
proud to hold?

10. Code of Ethical Behaviour -Tests
Reasonable Person Test: Would a reasonable person in the community, having knowledge of all the facts, consider that you have acted fairly, honourably and nationally? Would your action or behaviour be seen as consistent with your CFUW position and/or your profession/interests/career outside of CFUW?

11. Code of Ethical Behaviour- Tests
Credit Test
If your action or decision became known to everyone, would it bring credit or discredit to you or to CFUW?

12. Resources www.councilofnonprofits.org http://sectorsource.ca