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Code of Conduct and Ethics

We, as Loudoun Broadband Alliance professionals (board members, officers, and volunteers), dedicate ourselves to carrying out LBA’s mission.

In order to best reflect LBA and to fulfill its mission, we will do the following:

  1. Recognize that the chief function of Loudoun Broadband Alliance, at all times, is to serve the best interests of our constituency. 
  2. Treat every individual with dignity and respect and refrain from engaging in unlawful harassment of others.
  3. Conduct ourselves with professional competence, fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  4. Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out the organization’s mission. 
  5. Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to keep up-to-date on emerging issues.
  6. Keep the community informed about issues affecting it as they relate to the mission of Loudoun Broadband Alliance. 
  7. Respect the structure and responsibilities of the board, provide the directors with facts and advice as a basis for their making policy decisions, and uphold and implement policies adopted by the board. 
  8. Conduct our organizational and operational duties with positive leadership exemplified by open communication, creativity, dedication, and compassion. 
  9. Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude in all our activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in our activities. 
  10. Avoid any interest or activity that is in conflict with the conduct of our LBA duties (whether actual or perceived) or that could negatively impact LBA’s reputation or tax exempt status. 
  11. Refrain from taking advantage of opportunities discovered through your service to Loudoun Broadband Alliance for personal gain unless disclosed to and approved by the board.
  12. Respect and protect confidential information to which we have access in the course of our official duties. 
  13. Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the positive development of others.
  14. Comply with applicable law.
  15. Implement and maintain adequate internal control structures and procedures for financial reporting.

LAST UPDATED: 19 FEB 2021