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I <br /> PEQUOT LAKES COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOARD POLICY , <br /> ETHICS FOR PEQUOT LAKES LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER5 , <br /> Effective: June 1,2004 �� <br /> Confirmed: June 20,2017 ; <br /> ! <br /> I <br /> This policy is based on the "Ethics Statements for Public Library Trustees" of the <br /> Association for Library Trustees and Advocates. <br /> �, <br /> Board members in the capacity of trust upon them, shall observe ethical standards with truth, �I <br /> integrity and honor. I, <br /> Board members must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial � <br /> benefits gained at the expense of Library users, colleagues,or the situation. I <br /> It is incumbent upon any Board member to disqualify himself/herself immediately whenever the <br /> appearance of a conflict of interest exists. <br /> Board members must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal <br /> philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging and supporting the formal <br /> position of the Board even if they personally disagree. � <br /> A Board member must respect the confidential nature of some aspects of Library business while I <br /> being aware of and in compliance with applicable laws governing freedom of information and <br /> open meetings laws. <br /> Board members must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of volunteer staff in resisting I <br /> censorship of Library materials by groups or individuals. <br /> � <br /> � <br /> I <br /> i <br /> �I <br /> 10 I, <br />