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Adopted
12/11/00
Trustees must, in general,
avoid situations in which their personal interests conflict with
the needs of the Library. This extends particularly to decisions
involving financial transactions entered into by the Library.
Each year Trustees are asked to review the Statement of Ethics
for Library Trustees (Ohio Public Library Trustees’ Handbook)
as well as this Conflict of Interest Statement. These policies
are intended to guide each Trustee’s decisions on behalf of
the Library.
A conflict of interest shall be defined as any situation
in which the personal interests of a Trustee might be served or
financial benefit gained at the expense of Library users or at
the expense of the institution itself. A direct conflict exists
whenever there is a proposed transaction or arrangement in which
a Trustee has any actual or potential involvement, interest,
relationship or gain. An indirect conflict exists in the
following situations: when any party involved in a transaction
with the Library is an entity in which the trustee has a
material or financial interest; or if a trustee as an
affiliation with a party involved in a transaction with the
Library.
Should any trustee perceive a direct or indirect conflict
of interest, it must be brought to the attention of the Board
immediately. The Board shall examine the nature and extent of
the potential conflict; any resolution shall hold the
Library’s interest paramount as well as maintain the Board’s
integrity in its governing role.
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I have
read the above Conflict of Interest Policy and the
attached Statement of Ethics for Library Trustees, and
agree to abide by the rules set forth therein.
Date ____________________________
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A
Statement of Ethics for Library Trustees
Appendix D.5b (page 146)
Trustees Handbook
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