Ethics Policy

United Way of Hardin Co., OH, Inc.

Code of Ethics & Conflict of Interest Statement

All Staff, Board Members, Member Agencies, and Volunteers of the United Way of Hardin County will adhere to the following tenets:

1.     Always act in an ethical way in regards to the procurement, distribution, and use of United Way funds.

2.     Avoid conflicts of interest, if potential conflict of interest do occur, abide by the specifications set forth in the United Way of Hardin County by-laws (Article III B and C, and Article VII). Furthermore, disclosure in writing on an annual basis is required in regards to any potential conflicts of interest with the operation of the United Way .

3.     All Staff Members, Board Members, a Representative from each funded Member Agency, and volunteers must annually verify through e-mail or in writing that they have reviewed this Code of Ethics.

This policy was reviewed and accepted by the United Way of Hardin Co., OH, Inc. Board of Directors as documented in the minutes of the Board Meeting held Dec. 11, 2003.

Chairman’s

Signature____________________________________ Date__________

I acknowledge that I received and read by personal copy of the United Way of Hardin Co., OH Code of Ethics.  I understand that each United Way of Hardin Co. Volunteer, staff member and representative is responsible for adhering to the principles and standards of the code, and I confirm that I have conducted myself in accord with the principles and standards of the codes.

Printed name ___________________________

Signature ______________________________       Date __________