Whistleblower Statement - Back to Governance Policies

AIST is committed to lawful and ethical behavior in all of its activities and requires a Board Member, Committee Chairperson, Committee Member, Member or Employee to act in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies, and to observe high standards of business in the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities.

This Whistleblower Statement is intended to encourage and enable a Board Member, Committee Chairperson, Committee Member, Member or Employee to raise serious concerns within the organization for investigation and appropriate action. With this goal in mind, no Board Member, Committee Chairperson, Committee Member, Member or Employee who in good faith reports a concern shall be threatened, discriminated against or otherwise subject to retaliation. Moreover, a person or persons who retaliates against someone who has reported a concern in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from the volunteer position and / termination of membership.

Potential concerns should be discussed with the Executive Director or President.