New England Pet Partners, Inc.

Bringing People and Pets Together to Enhance Well-Being and Education with Pet-Assisted Therapy

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New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc.

Code of Ethics for Board Members

Goal:   To establish a set of principles and practices of the New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc. Board of Directors that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making.

 Code: Members of the Board of Directors of the New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc. are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the board of New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc.  Board members agree to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:

Accountability

  1. Perform duties commensurate with your position and training.
  2. Abide by the professional ethics of your respective professions and organizations.
  3. Exercise reasonable care, integrity, good business ethics and due diligence in organizational affairs.
  4. Demonstrate a belief and attitude of reference for all life.
  5. At all times, treat all the animals, the people, and the environment with respect dignity and sensitivity, maintaining the quality of life and experience for all involved.
  6. Be informed and educated on all aspects and issues relating to pet-assisted activities and therapy.
  7. Demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and honest in all phases of your activities.
  8. Comply with local, state and federal laws and New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc. policies governing pet-assisted activities and pet-assisted therapy.
  9. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived actual conflict of interest.
  10. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making.

 Professional Excellence

  1. Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc. activities.
  2. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other members of the board in upholding the highest standards of conduct.

Personal Gain

  1. Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for his or her personal benefit.

Equal Opportunity

  1. Ensure the right of all members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of the organization’s volunteer or staff make-up in respect to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, religion, age, political affiliation or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Confidential Information

  1. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service.

Collaboration and Cooperation

  1. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the New England Pet Partners, Inc. of NH board, committees and membership.
  2. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members.

 Approved:  New England Pet Partners of N.H., Inc. Board of Directors

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