Code of Integrity

Inherent in CENTAL’s advocacy for accountability and transparency is the expectation/requirement that members, staff, directors, and others associated with CENTAL will adhere to and demonstrate, at all times, at least the same high level of integrity, probity, accountability that CENTAL demands of others. This expectation is founded on the fact that each member of CENTAL is an ambassador of the organization, and his or her conduct may be used to judge CENTAL and CENTAL’s commitment to what it advocates. Hence, by accepting or being accepted as member or affiliate of CENTAL, each member, director, staff or volunteer of CENTAL assumes an obligation of self-discipline, integrity, openness and tolerance for criticism and tolerance as would reflect positively on the mission and advocacy of the organization. The principles and rules defining the minimum acceptable conduct of each member, staff, volunteer of CENTAL, both in public and private affairs, are set forth in this Code of Integrity (“Code”). The Code represents an unswerving commitment to honorable and transparent conduct in all public and private pursuits, even at the sacrifice of personal advantage.