General Policy 102: Ethics Policy

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The New Lenox Public Library recognizes that it depends on the trust of the community in order to achieve its mission.  Therefore, all Board and staff members will conduct business with the highest levels of integrity under this ethics policy to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

  1. All Board and staff members shall uphold the integrity of the Library and perform their duties impartially and diligently
  2. All Board and staff members will adhere to the non-discrimination provisions in the Personnel Policy – 102 Selection of Personnel and EEO
  3. The rights of all library patrons under General Policy – 209 Confidentiality will be upheld by all Board and staff members
  4. All Board and staff members will avoid any situation where there is an apparent or perceived conflict of interest with the best interests of the Library and its mission
  5. Any behavior that could be perceived as violating the trust of the community, or offers unwarranted privileges, or appears to be partial or non-objective to their position shall not be taken by any Board or staff member
  6. No Board or staff member should appear to be swayed by partisan interests, public pressure, or fear of criticism in performing their duties
  7. No Board or staff member shall under any circumstances denigrate the Library, library policy, Board decisions or any other Board or staff member in any public venue
  8. All Board and staff members shall keep confidential all information not available to the public nor shall any such information be used for personal gain
  9. No Board member will be compensated, financially or otherwise, for serving the Library and their community nor accept any gifts, services, or special treatment not available to all patrons

Any staff member who is or appears to be in conflict with the ethics policy will be required to meet with the Executive Director to determine what corrective action, if any, is necessary up to and including termination.  Any perceived conflict by any Board member or the Executive Director will be brought before the Board to determine the scope and resolution which may include censure, suspension, or removal.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees July 10, 2017

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