A. Act at all times in the best interest of the Wiyot Moul Association;

B. Avoid conflicts of interest in making decisions;

C. Hold the confidentiality of privileged information;

D. Demonstrate honesty, courtesy and respect at all times;

E. Not use their Board membership for personal or partisan gain;

F. Attend Board meetings and be informed concerning the issues to be considered at those meetings;

G. Make policy decisions only after full discussion and render all decisions on the available facts;

H. Make decisions in terms of the welfare of the Wiyot Moul Association;

I. Make decisions as a whole and members shall not make personal promises or take private action that may compromise the Board;

J. Avoid representing a specific group but should seek what is in the best interest of the Wiyot Moul Association;

K. Delegate authority for administration and management to the Executive Director;

L. The focus of Board action is policy making, goal setting, planning and evaluation;

M. Every member of the Board is responsible for making policy, following policy and reviewing policy;

N. The major concern of the Board is the planning and monitoring of the Wiyot Moul Association; the day-to-day administration and management activities and concerns are delegated to the Executive Director; and

O. Board members should rely on the Chairperson for information regarding the administration and management of its policies and not investigate on their own. [Ord. 01-15 Art. III § 18, approved 10/8/15.]