Good faith · no retaliation · investigation
Whistleblower Protection
Employees, directors, officers, and volunteers must be able to raise serious concerns without retaliation.
Reporting responsibility
Board members, officers, employees, and volunteers are expected to report suspected violations of the organization’s ethical standards, laws, or regulations governing its operations.
No retaliation
Retaliation against a person who makes a good-faith report is contrary to the organization’s values and may lead to discipline, including termination of employment where applicable.
Reporting pathway
The policy encourages concerns to be raised with a supervisor when appropriate. A person who is uncomfortable using that path, or dissatisfied with the response, may report to the President of the Board. Managers and supervisors must forward suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to the President.
Compliance Officer
Sandy Gonzalez, President, is identified as the Compliance Officer responsible for ensuring that complaints of unethical or illegal conduct are investigated and resolved. Accounting, internal-control, and auditing concerns are referred promptly to the Finance or Audit function.
Good faith and confidentiality
Reports should be made in good faith and based on reasonable grounds. Reports may be submitted confidentially and will be kept confidential to the extent possible while allowing an adequate investigation.
Handling a report
The Compliance Officer acknowledges the report, ensures prompt investigation, and coordinates appropriate corrective action when warranted.