07/23/2024

So, You Want To Be a Director of Ethics…

Gain answers to questions about this important role

Stepping into a director of ethics role is both an honor and a significant responsibility. You are preparing to take the helm of maintaining and promoting ethical standards within and throughout your association by creating and distributing codes of ethics and ensuring that all members and employees understand and adhere to the organization's ethical standards.

This position is crucial for associations in today's professional landscape as they manage the organization's ethics program while addressing ethical inquiries from its members, staff, volunteers, and even the public. It also helps maintain ethical standards and resolve dilemmas, ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the association's members and activities.

In this position, you will be developing comprehensive guidelines that outline expected behaviors and principles and making these guidelines accessible through various communication channels. It may also involve accepting and adjudicating complaints, ensuring due process and upholding the association's integrity.

Please select this link to read the complete article from ASAE’s Center for Association Leadership.