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	:G. Disclosure Requirements:		:G. Disclosure Requirements:
	::A director, executive officer, or employee who believes that ~~he/she~~ may be perceived as having a conflict of interest in a discussion or decision must disclose that conflict to the group making the decision. Most concerns about conflicts of interest may be resolved and appropriately addressed through prompt and complete disclosure to the group or body of individuals making the decision.		::A director, executive officer, or employee who believes that they may be perceived as having a conflict of interest in a discussion or decision must disclose that conflict to the group making the decision. Most concerns about conflicts of interest may be resolved and appropriately addressed through prompt and complete disclosure to the group or body of individuals making the decision.

	:H. Therefore, BSC requires the following:		:H. Therefore, BSC requires the following:

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	::7. However, all known frauds involving the Executive Director, senior management, or members of the Board of Directors, as well as all material frauds involving employees below the senior management level, shall be disclosed by the Cabinet to the BSC’s external auditors.		::7. However, all known frauds involving the Executive Director, senior management, or members of the Board of Directors, as well as all material frauds involving employees below the senior management level, shall be disclosed by the Cabinet to the BSC’s external auditors.

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	::6. Allegations of and information related to allegations of suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed to third parties except under the provisions described in this policy (such as disclosure to outside investigators hired by the BSC to aid in an investigation).		::6. Allegations of and information related to allegations of suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed to third parties except under the provisions described in this policy (such as disclosure to outside investigators hired by the BSC to aid in an investigation).
	::7. However, all known frauds involving the Executive Director, senior management, or members of the Board of Directors, as well as all material frauds involving employees below the senior management level, shall be disclosed by the Cabinet to the BSC’s external auditors.		::7. However, all known frauds involving the Executive Director, senior management, or members of the Board of Directors, as well as all material frauds involving employees below the senior management level, shall be disclosed by the Cabinet to the BSC’s external auditors.


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 ::3. Loss of current and future revenue and customers
 ::4. Negative publicity and damage to the BSC’s good public image
-::. Loss of employees and difficulty in attracting new personnel
+::5. Loss of employees and difficulty in attracting new personnel
 ::6. Deterioration of employee morale
 ::7. Harm to relationships with clients, vendors, bankers, and subcontractors
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 At the house level, suspected misconduct may be reported to house councils, in which case the house president must report on
 how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.

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	Unethical actions, or the appearance of unethical actions, are not acceptable under any conditions. The policies and reputation		Unethical actions, or the appearance of unethical actions, are not acceptable under any conditions. The policies and reputation
	of the BSC depend to a very large extent on the following considerations:		of the BSC depend to a very large extent on the following considerations:
	:A. Each individual guided by this policy must apply ~~her/his~~ own sense of personal ethics, which should include compliance with applicable laws and regulations in business situations. Applying personal ethics helps to govern behavior where no existing regulation provides a guideline.		:A. Each individual guided by this policy must apply their own sense of personal ethics, which should include compliance with applicable laws and regulations in business situations. Applying personal ethics helps to govern behavior where no existing regulation provides a guideline.

	:B. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for applying common sense and cooperative values in business decisions where specific rules do not provide all the answers.		:B. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for applying common sense and cooperative values in business decisions where specific rules do not provide all the answers.
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	:D. Each individual guided by this policy should be able to answer "yes" to all of these questions before taking action.		:D. Each individual guided by this policy should be able to answer "yes" to all of these questions before taking action.

	:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of ~~her/his~~ subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of ~~her/his~~ subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.		:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of their subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of their subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.

	===2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES===		===2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES===
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	damage resulting from the violation. As with all matters involving disciplinary action, principles of fairness will apply. Any		damage resulting from the violation. As with all matters involving disciplinary action, principles of fairness will apply. Any
	employees, executive officers and directors of the BSC (and in some cases, house-level management) charged with a violation of		employees, executive officers and directors of the BSC (and in some cases, house-level management) charged with a violation of
	this policy will be afforded an opportunity to explain ~~her/his~~ actions and be heard by a appropriate review committee, before		this policy will be afforded an opportunity to explain their actions and be heard by a appropriate review committee, before
	disciplinary action is taken.		disciplinary action is taken.

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	::1. The Cabinet and the Executive Director shall treat all information received confidentially. Any employee, director, executive officer, or volunteer who suspects dishonest or fraudulent activity will notify the Executive Director or the President immediately, and should not attempt to personally conduct investigations or interviews/interrogations related to any suspected fraudulent act (see Reporting Procedures section above).		::1. The Cabinet and the Executive Director shall treat all information received confidentially. Any employee, director, executive officer, or volunteer who suspects dishonest or fraudulent activity will notify the Executive Director or the President immediately, and should not attempt to personally conduct investigations or interviews/interrogations related to any suspected fraudulent act (see Reporting Procedures section above).
	::2. Great care must be taken in the investigation of suspected improprieties or irregularities so as to avoid mistaken accusations or alerting suspected individuals that an investigation is under way. Investigation results will not be disclosed or discussed with anyone other than those who have a legitimate need to know. This is important in order to avoid damaging the reputations of persons suspected but subsequently found innocent of wrongful conduct and to protect BSC from potential civil liability.		::2. Great care must be taken in the investigation of suspected improprieties or irregularities so as to avoid mistaken accusations or alerting suspected individuals that an investigation is under way. Investigation results will not be disclosed or discussed with anyone other than those who have a legitimate need to know. This is important in order to avoid damaging the reputations of persons suspected but subsequently found innocent of wrongful conduct and to protect BSC from potential civil liability.
	::3. A reporting individual who discovers or suspects fraudulent activity may remain anonymous. All inquiries concerning the activity under investigation from the suspected individual(s), ~~his or her~~ attorney or representative(s), or any other inquirer should be directed to the Cabinet or legal counsel. No information concerning the status of an investigation will be given out. The proper response to any inquiry is “I am not at liberty to discuss this matter.” Under no circumstances should any reference be made to “the allegation,” “the crime,” “the fraud,” “the forgery,” “the misappropriation,” or any other specific reference.		::3. A reporting individual who discovers or suspects fraudulent activity may remain anonymous. All inquiries concerning the activity under investigation from the suspected individual(s), their attorney or representative(s), or any other inquirer should be directed to the Cabinet or legal counsel. No information concerning the status of an investigation will be given out. The proper response to any inquiry is “I am not at liberty to discuss this matter.” Under no circumstances should any reference be made to “the allegation,” “the crime,” “the fraud,” “the forgery,” “the misappropriation,” or any other specific reference.
	::4. The reporting individual should be informed of the following:		::4. The reporting individual should be informed of the following:
	:::a. Do not contact the suspected individual in an effort to determine facts or demand restitution.		:::a. Do not contact the suspected individual in an effort to determine facts or demand restitution.

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	==1. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR==		===1. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR===
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers
	at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this		at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this
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	:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.		:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.

	==2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES==		===2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES===
	BSC Prohibits:		BSC Prohibits:
	:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;		:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;
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	Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.		Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.

	==3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST==		===3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST===
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers
	such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in		such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in
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	:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.		:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.

	==4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES==		===4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES===
	Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include		Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include
	termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or		termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or
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	encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.		encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.

	==5. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT==		===5. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT===
	Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or		Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or
	observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.		observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.
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	how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.		how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.

	==6. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION==		===6. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION===
	We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the		We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the
	ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We		ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We
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	::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.		::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

	==7. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS==		===7. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS===
	BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with		BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with
	the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any		the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any

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	==~~IV.G.~~1. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR==		==1. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR==
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers
	at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this		at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this
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	:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.		:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.

	==~~IV.G.~~2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES==		==2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES==
	BSC Prohibits:		BSC Prohibits:
	:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;		:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;
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	Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.		Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.

	==~~IV.G.~~3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST==		==3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST==
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers
	such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in		such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in
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	:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.		:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.

	==~~IV.G.~~4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES==		==4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES==
	Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include		Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include
	termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or		termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or
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	encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.		encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.

	==~~IV.G.~~5. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT==		==5. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT==
	Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or		Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or
	observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.		observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.
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	how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.		how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.

	==~~IV.G.~~6. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION==		==6. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION==
	We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the		We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the
	ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We		ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We
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	::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.		::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

	==~~IV.G.~~7. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS==		==7. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS==
	BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with		BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with
	the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any		the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any

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	==IV.G.I. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR==		==IV.G.1. PRACTICE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR==
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, house-level management, the board of directors, and executive officers
	at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this		at the BSC. Due to the unique position of house-level management residing and conducting business in the same place, this
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	:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.		:E. Each individual guided by this policy is responsible for the ethical business behavior of her/his subordinates as long there is evidence that the individual is aware of her/his subordinates behavior. Directors, executive officers, managers and supervisors must carefully weigh all courses of action suggested in ethical, as well as economic terms, and base their final decisions on the guidelines provided by this ethics of business conduct policy, the BSC organizational policies, as well as their personal sense of right and wrong.

	==IV.G.II. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES==		==IV.G.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES==
	BSC Prohibits:		BSC Prohibits:
	:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;		:A. The willful violation of any Federal, state, local law by the individual guided by this policy during the course of the individual's involvement with the BSC;
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	Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.		Individuals guided by this policy should not attempt to accomplish by indirect means, through agents or intermediaries, that which is a direct violation of the law, the ethics of business conduct policy, or the organization’s policies.

	==IV.G.~~III~~. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST==		==IV.G.3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST==
	The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers		The ethical guidelines in this section apply to employees, the board of directors, and executive officers at the BSC. Volunteers
	such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in		such as house-level managers and officers are encouraged to use these guidelines to determine conflicts of interest matters in
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	:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.		:4. Board members who are the subject of the appeal, or who have a conflict of interest with respect to the subject of the appeal, shall abstain from participating in, discussing, or voting on the resolution, unless their discussion is requested by the remaining members of the board.

	==IV.G.IV. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES==		==IV.G.4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BUSINESS CONDUCT GUIDELINES==
	Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include		Failure to comply with the standards contained the above policy and guidelines will result in disciplinary action that may include
	termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or		termination, referral for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to the organization or to the government for any loss or
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	encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.		encourages others to do so, against any employee who reports a violation of this policy. A board member who violates this policy will be subject to removal by a vote of the board of directors.

	==IV.G.V. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT==		==IV.G.5. POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT==
	Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or		Introduction: This policy communicates the actions to be taken for suspected misconduct committed, encountered, or
	observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.		observed by employees, directors, executive officers, and members.
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	how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.		how the house is addressing it to the President, the Vice President of Financial Affairs, or the Vice President of Internal Affairs.

	==IV.G.VI. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION==		==IV.G.6. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION==
	We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the		We ask you to execute your role in the operations and policy-making of the BSC with attention to every detail–especially the
	ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We		ethical implications of your own and your work group’s actions. If you think something is unethical, please report it. We
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	::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.		::7. The existence, the status or results of investigations into suspected misconduct shall not be disclosed or discussed with any individual other than those with a legitimate need to know in order to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

	==IV.G.~~VII~~. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS==		==IV.G.7. PROTECTION OF RECORDS - FEDERAL MATTERS==
	BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with		BSC prohibits the knowing destruction, alteration, mutilation, or concealment of any record, document, or tangible object with
	the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any		the intent to obstruct or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any