Code of Ethics for Members

Vision: To empower Canadian Tamil Youth to become outstanding leaders and citizens in our society

Code: Members of the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) are committed to observing and promoting the highest ethical conduct in their performance of responsibilities and duties as a member of CTYA. Members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical support and shall:

Professional Excellence

1. Develop and encourage the practice of high standards of personal and professional conduct among themselves and their membership.
2. Exemplify a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity when participating in all CTYA activities.

Accountability

1. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, any information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest while assuming committee or other responsibilities as a CTYA member.
2. Accurately and fully disclose, all information required for membership and participation in CTYA, and provide CTYA with any additional information as it is known that may adversely affect such eligibility or participation.
3. Faithfully abide by the by-laws and policies of CTYA.
4. Strive to uphold these practices and assist other CTYA members in upholding the highest standards of conduct.
5. In consideration of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance, agree to indemnify and save harmless each of CTYA’s directors, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, loss, or injury, which may have arisen while participating as a member, made against CTYA or its individuals.

Confidential Information

1. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to service on CTYA committees.

Collaboration and Cooperation

1. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by any decision-making body of CTYA.
2. Promote collaboration, cooperation and partnership among CTYA members, including good faith efforts to come to mutual understanding between members when there is overlap in membership or service areas.