Whistleblower Policy

Purpose
To ensure directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and contractors can report concerns about illegal or unethical conduct without fear of retaliation.

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Policy

1. Protected Activity
   Individuals may report suspected:

   • Fraud, financial impropriety, or misuse of organizational assets

   • Violations of federal, state, or local law

   • Violations of organizational policies

   • Unsafe conditions or gross mismanagement

2. Reporting Procedure
   Reports may be submitted to:

   • The Board President, or

   • The Treasurer, or

   • Any outside professional designated by the Board.
     Reports may be verbal or written and may be submitted anonymously.

3. Investigation

   • The Board (or designated investigator) will promptly and objectively evaluate all reports.

   • Findings will be documented and retained per the document retention policy.

4. Non-Retaliation

   • No individual who reports in good faith will suffer harassment, retaliation, or adverse consequences.

   • Anyone who engages in retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to removal.

5. Acting in Good Faith

   • Anyone filing a complaint must have a reasonable belief that the information is accurate and involves wrongdoing.