Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct                 
                         for Board Members, the Finance Committee and Committee Chairpersons 
                                                               
                
               Whereas, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Village Grande at English Mill Homeowners 
               Association (the “Association”) has the power and the responsibility to make decisions for the 
               entire Association (the “Community”); and  
                
               Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Association is responsible for appointing officers and 
               Committee Members; and  
                
               Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Association is responsible for setting a standard and a 
               tone for behavior that is in the best interests of the entire community:  
                
                  1.  The Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee and Committee Chairpersons will use its 
                      best efforts at all times to make decisions that are consistent with high principles, and to 
                      protect and enhance the health, safety and property value of the Association Members 
                      and Residents.  
                
                  2.  No gifts or free services of any type will be accepted by a Board Member, Finance Com-
                      mittee or Committee Chairpersons except as listed in the By-Laws, Article IX, which 
                      states that only the Secretary or Treasurer can receive compensation if the Board deems 
                      appropriate. This does not prevent reimbursement for out of pocket expenses if pre-ap-
                      proved by the Board of Trustees. 
                
                  3.  The confidentiality of all members of the Community will be protected by the Board 
                      Members, the Finance Committee and  Committee Chairpersons. They shall refrain from 
                      disseminating any information regarding business of the Board unless it is an official as-
                      sociation position or any information regarding a member of the community unless per-
                      mission has been given by that member of the community.   
                  4.  The Board, Finance Committee or Committee Chairpersons shall not interfere with the 
                      duties of management or any contractor executing a contract in progress.  All communi-
                      cations with contractors must go through the designated Board member or manage-
                      ment. 
         
        Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct 
        Adopted by Resolution of the Board October 13, 2020 
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          5.  No unauthorized promises or commitments will be made by an individual Board Mem-
           ber, the Finance Committee or Committee Chairperson to an employee, contractor, sup-
           plier, bidder or Association Member at any time.   
          6.  Language and demeanor at Association Board Meetings will be considerate and profes-
           sional. Personal attacks against owners, residents, officers, trustees, or employees are 
           not consistent with the best interests of the community and are prohibited. 
         
          7.  Proper parliamentary procedure (i.e., “Robert’s Rules”) will be followed at meetings so 
           that any dissenting positions can be stated clearly within the official records of the Asso-
           ciation.  
         
          8.  Board Members, the Finance Committee or Committee Chairs will not knowingly mis-
           represent any facts to anyone in the community regarding administration of Association 
           business or to benefit themselves in any way. No Board Member serving the community 
           may use his or her position to enhance their financial status through the use of certain 
           contractors or suppliers. Any potential or appearance of conflict of interest must be dis-
           closed. 
         
          9.  No Board Member serving the community may use any association equipment not gen-
           erally available to Association Members without prior knowledge and consent of a ma-
           jority of the remaining Board Members.  
         
          10. Every member of the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and Committee Chairper-
           sons will agree to abide and sign the Code of Ethics following his or her election or ap-
           pointment.  Refusal to sign or violations of this Code of Ethics will result in removal from 
           office in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Associations By-Laws. 
         
         
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