This Board Code of Conduct Sample sets out the standards of conduct expected of individual Directors of AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) or other non-profits in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. It reflects a commitment to integrity, accountability, respect, and stewardship in service of an ASOs mission and the communities it serves.
It provides guidance on ethical decision-making, respectful conduct, confidentiality, and the principle of Board solidarity. It reinforces each Board member’s duty to act in the best interests of the organization, to exercise sound and informed judgment, and to avoid and appropriately manage conflicts between personal interests and those of the organization.
This sample is intended as a resource and may be adapted to reflect the specific context, values, and governance practices of your organization.