Conflict of Interest Policy

The term "conflict of interest" describes any circumstance that would cast doubt on an officer's, volunteer leader's, or employee's ability to act with total objectivity with regards to International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL) interests.

The Int'l LLL is fully committed to conducting its responsibilities in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty. The success of the league in conducting its affairs is the sum of efforts of each individual - board and committee member, officer, and employee - in executing his or her responsibilities with good judgment and in an ethical manner.

Activities shall not be entered into which may be knowingly detrimental to the interests of the Int'l LLL and its subsidiaries.

Information acquired in the course of carrying out league duties shall not knowingly be used in any way that would be detrimental to the welfare of the league and its subsidiaries.

No staff member or officer of the league or its subsidiaries shall vote on any transaction in which the individual shall receive a direct or indirect financial gain.

An employee is not to use his/her position for personal gain beyond the compensation and benefits paid by the Int'l LLL.

Gifts, gift certificates, cash payments, extravagant entertainment, free services, or loans from anyone doing business with the Int'l LLL may constitute a conflict of interest. Exceptions are advertiser's novelty gifts of nominal value (less than $25), occasional meals, and infrequent entertainment which are customary and proper and do not place the recipient under obligation.

Activity deemed inappropriate under this policy will be discussed with the party involved. Such activity shall cease or the position will be vacated.

Responsibilities shall be conducted in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty consistent with the Int'l LLL Policy Handbook, the league's Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual, and civil laws.