Approach all board issues with an open mind, prepared to make the best decisions for everyone involved. Do nothing to violate the trust of those who elected or appointed me to the board or of those we serve. Focus my efforts on the mission of the agency and not on my personal goals. Never exercise authority as a board member except when acting in a meeting with the full board or as I am delegated by the board. We encourage all IAPD members of boards to adopt the above code of ethics, modify it with additional items or substitutions, or develop your own code of ethics.
Ethical conduct includes moral principles and values.
Ethics involve judgment. After adopting your ethics code, you should also conduct annual ethics audits. This gives the board an opportunity to evaluate whether board decisions, conduct and meetings comply with me adopted code. It helps bring the board and agency's core values into focus with the media and the public you serve. It might be forgotten.