CODE OF CONDUCT for Board of Management

Cairde Le Cheile(2025)

As a trustee of Cairde Le Cheile CLG, I will live up to the trust placed in me by the organisation.  I acknowledge that I have the following responsibilities:

Law, mission, values, policies

• In my role as trustee, I will not break the law or act against any regulation in force
• I will abide by and support the organisation’s mission and values
• I will abide by organisational policy and procedure
• If any of these commitments cause me to come in conflict with my legal obligations then the latter will take precedence

Conflicts of interest

• I will always act in the best interests of the organisation
• I will do my work in accordance with our conflict of interest and loyalty policy
• I will accept the judgement of the governing body and do as it requires regarding potential conflicts of interest and loyalty

Personal conduct

• I will act honestly, fairly and respectfully to my fellow trustees, other volunteers, (staff), beneficiaries and anyone I come into contact with in my role as trustee
• I will strive to promote a culture of openness and transparency so that members of the public, beneficiaries and regulators can have confidence in the organisation

Guardian of the organisation’s reputation

• All I do on behalf of the organisation will be able to stand the test of public scrutiny
• I will not speak as a trustee in any public forum without the prior knowledge and approval of the chairperson (or vice-chairperson)
• When I am asked to represent the organisation, any comments I make will reflect current policy even if I do not agree with them
• When speaking as a private citizen I will strive to uphold the reputation of the organisation
• I will take an active interest in the organisation’s public profile and seek to promote a positive image of it

Personal gain

• I will not personally gain from my role as a trustee nor will I permit others to do so as a result of my actions or negligence
• I will document expenses and seek reimbursement according to agreed procedure
• I will not accept gifts or hospitality without the consent of the chairperson
• I will use organisational resources responsibly and only in accordance with authorised procedure

Governing body

• I will abide by the organisation’s governance procedures and practice
• I will commit to attending all governing body meetings, and in the event of unavoidable inability to attend, I will give advance apologies to the chairperson or secretary
• I accept that if I am absent without apologies for three meetings in a row, I will be deemed to have relinquished my role as trustee
• I will strive to be familiar with all agenda items sent to me in good time and be prepared to contribute my opinions during meetings
• I will honour the authority of the chairperson
• I will accept and support decisions made by majority vote even if I did not vote in favour of the decision
• I will maintain confidentiality on all business conducted by the governing body unless I have been expressly authorised to speak on matters outside of meetings

Leaving the governing body

• I understand that any substantial breach of this code may result in my removal from the governing body
• Should I wish to resign I will inform the chairperson in writing, stating my reasons

Name:

Signed:                                                          Date: