MSPA Conflict of Interest Policy

MSPA places great importance on ensuring the continued confidence and trust of its members and the public at large. Among other things, and in that regard, MSPA requires that any action taken by members of its Board of Directors, its officers, or its committee members be free from even the appearance of impropriety and free from any conflict of interest.

Specifically, MSPA prohibits any MSPA: (i) member of the Board of Directors; (ii) officer; or (iii) committee member from participating in and decision-making process or approval of any ventures or activities that are sanctioned or sponsored by MSPA and for which such individual may gain an economic benefit.

In addition, before recusing himself or herself from said decision-making process, the individual must fully disclose to MSPA every and all economic benefit that the individual may expect to receive as a result of the venture or activity and must provide MSPA’s President and MSPA’s Executive Board with full copies of any contracts, agreements, or other documents with third parties that relate to such ventures or activities.

Adopted by the MSPA Board, December 9, 2015, Newton, MA.

Adapted from the NASP Conflict of Interest Policy