Independent Sector is committed to facilitating open and honest communications relevant to its governance, finances, operations, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This policy requires the Board of Directors, officers, employees, volunteers and any Independent Sector representative to observe high standards of business and personal conduct and ethics in fulfilling their responsibilities to the organization.
Principle 4 of the Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice recommends that charitable organizations establish and implement policies and procedures that enable individuals to come forward with information about illegal activity or violations of organizational policies.