Conflict of Interest Policy
Last updated: July 31, 2026
This page is a high-level public summary of Rise Above Recovery's conflict of interest policy. Have the full internal policy formally adopted by the Board of Directors and reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publishing live.
Purpose
This policy protects the interests of Rise Above Recovery when a Board member, officer, or key staff member has an actual or potential conflict of interest with a transaction or arrangement involving the organization.
Duty to disclose
Board members and key staff must disclose any financial, familial, or other interest that could reasonably be seen to conflict with the organization's interests, including relationships with vendors, landlords, or contractors.
Annual disclosure & recusal
- Board members complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure statement.
- A Board member with a conflict on a specific matter discloses it and recuses themselves from discussion and voting on that matter.
- The Board maintains records of disclosures and recusals as part of its governance documentation.