Conflict of Interest

[Guest David Johnson]

Is it a conflict of interest for two members of a family to serve as officers in an organization and for each to have a vote on issues before an executive committee?

[hmtcastle]

Is it a conflict of interest for two members of a family to serve as officers in an organization and for each to have a vote on issues before an executive committee?

Nothing in RONR prohibits it. If you don't think these two people should both be officers, you should vote for someone else.

[Greg]

Let me change the formula somewhat. Our VP oversees our Professional Standards committee. Our Treasurer interviews then appoints a new person to chair our Professional Standards committee. This new chairperson is the partner of our VP

whom he will now report too. Our bylaws don't address nepotism or conflict of interest. Does RONR address this and if so, can you cite a page? If RONR doesn't address this, is this something the membership should address and if so, how?

[Kim Goldsworthy]

Our VP oversees our Professional Standards committee.

Our Treasurer interviews then appoints a new person to chair our Professional Standards committee.

This new chairperson is the partner of our VP whom he will now report too.

Our bylaws don't address nepotism or conflict of interest.

1. Does RONR address this and if so, can you cite a page?

2. If RONR doesn't address this, is this something the membership should address and if so, how?

1. Two answers.

"Nepotism" - No.

"Conflict of interest"? - Yes. See page 394.

2. Whether your organization "should" address this issue is 100% up to your organization.

Wisdom or philosophy on what issues are to be addressed (or, to be ignored) is always a customized decision.