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The Hispanic Political Action Committee Silicon Valley (HPACSV) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct in carrying out its fiduciary duties in pursuit of its mission. As such, each and every member of board shall adhere to the following code of conduct:
Bylaws & Policies
 | Be aware of and fully abide by the, bylaws, rules, policies and regulations of HPACSV.
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| Ensure compliance of the organization with all laws regulations requirements.
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| Respect and fully support the duly made decisions of the board in accordance with their fiduciary duties.
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| Respect the work and recommendations of committees who are duly charged and have convened and deliberated accordingly.
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| Work diligently to ensure that the board fully assumes its role as a policy-making, governing body. |
Informed Participation
| Attend most, if not all, meetings of the board and assigned committees.
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| Keep well-informed of all matters, including financial, that come before the board and or assigned committees.
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| Respect and follow the decision making structure of the board and administration.
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| Constructively and appropriately, bring to the attention of the board, officers, and committee chairs any questions, personal views, opinions and comments of significance on relevant matters of governance, policymaking and our constituencies.
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| Oppose, on the record, board actions with which one disagrees or is in serious doubt.
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| Appropriately challenge, within the structure and bylaws of the corporations, those decisions that violate the legal, fiduciary obligations of the organization.
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| Do not fully commit to others or self to vote a particular way on an issue before participating in deliberation session in which the matter is to be discussed and action duly taken. |
Conflict of Interest, Representation & Confidentiality
| Represent the best interests of the organization at all times and to declare any and all duality of interests or conflicts of interests, material or otherwise, that may impede or be perceived as impeding the capacity to deliberate or act in the good faith, on behalf of the interests of the organization.
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| Conform to the procedures for conflicts of interest and disclosure as stated in the bylaws or otherwise established by the board of board.
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| Will not seek or accept, on behalf of self or any other person, any financial advantage, gifts exceeding $25 or gain that may be offered because or because of the board member’s affiliation with the organization.
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| Publicly support and represent the duly made decisions of the board.
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| Speak positively of the organization to HPACSV members, and all current and potential members and constituencies.
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| Do not take any position representing HPACSV on any issue that is not in conformity with the official position of the organization.
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| Do not use or otherwise relate one’s affiliation or parties for the purpose of election.
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| Maintain full confidentiality of information obtained as a result of board service in
accordance with board policy or direction. |
Interpersonal
| Speak clearly, listen carefully to and respect the opinions of fellow board members and Guests, if any
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| Promote collaboration and partnership among all members of the board.
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| Maintain open communication and an effective partnership with the Board’s officer and committee leadership.
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| Be “solution focused”, offering criticism only in a constructive manner.
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| Do not filibuster or engage in activities during meetings that are intended to impede or delay the progress and work of the board because of differences in opinion or other personal reasons.
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| Always work to develop and improve one’s knowledge and skills that enhances one’s abilities as a board member.
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