Principles & Agreements

Responsibility

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY TO WHAT HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED TO YOU

Be punctual and complete all tasks in a professional manner
Communicate meaningfully with others.
Do what you are supposed to do without being monitored.
Address issues and policies openly in response to the needs of others.

Trustworthiness

MUTUAL CONFIDENCE

Gather information before decision making is completed.
Follow-through on promises and fulfill expectations of the group.
Consider input from partners in the community.
Respect the integrity of the group and the decision making process.

Respect

HONORING THE INHERENT VALUE OF PEOPLE AND IDEAS

Listen and participate actively.
Consider different views.
Verbally acknowledge the difference between the person and the idea.
Practice deference and courtesy by treating others as we would want to be treated.

Ethical Behavior

ALIGNING ONE’S ACTIONS TO AGREED UPON STANDARDS

Keep all information confidential.
Apply and follow rules in a consistently fair manner.
Be a positive role model.
Raise and address concerns about questionable practices that do not align with standards.

Integrity

TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN WORD AND DEED, WHETHER SEEN OR UNSEEN

Lead by example.
Be honest.
Demonstrate professionalism.
Be proactive.
Demonstrate a positive attitude.