Article 1 - Effective Date
Article 2 - Purposet
Article 3 - Reporting Responsibility
Article 4 - No Retaliation Policy
Article 5 - Reporting Procedure
Article 6 - Compliance Officer
Article 7 - Accounting and Auditing Matters
Article 8 - Acting in Good Faith
Article 9 - Confidentiality
Article 10 - Handling of Reported Violation
This Whistleblower Protection Policy was made and effective as of July 7, 2023.
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Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation requires directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of the Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns internally so that Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions. It is the responsibility of all board members, officers, employees and volunteers to report concerns about violations of Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation’s code of ethics or suspected violations of law or regulations that govern Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation’s operations.
It is contrary to the values of Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation for anyone to retaliate against any board member, officer, employee or volunteer who in good faith reports an ethics violation, or a suspected violation of law, such as a complaint of discrimination, or suspected fraud, or suspected violation of any regulation governing the operations of Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation. An employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment
Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation has an open-door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions or complaints with their supervisor. If you are not comfortable speaking with your supervisor or you are not satisfied with your supervisor’s response, you are encouraged to speak with the Executive Director, or a board member. Supervisors and managers are required to report complaints or concerns about suspected ethical and legal violations in writing to the Businesses of Reconnaissance Brother Foundation’s Compliance Officer or designated employee or board member, who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints. Employees with concerns or complaints may also submit their concerns in writing directly to their supervisor or the Executive Director or the organization’s Compliance Officer or other designated person.
The Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation's Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all complaints about unethical or illegal conduct are investigated and resolved. The Compliance Officer will advise the Executive Director and/or the Board of Directors of all complaints and their resolution and will report at least annually to the Treasurer/Chair of the Finance Committee/Audit Committee on compliance activity relating to accounting or alleged financial improprieties.
The Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundations Compliance Officer shall immediately notify the Audit Committee/Finance Committee of any concerns or complaint regarding corporate accounting practices, internal controls or auditing and work with the committee until the matter is resolved.
Anyone filing a written complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.
Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.
The Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation's Compliance Officer will notify the person who submitted a complaint and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation. All reports will be promptly investigated, and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted by the investigation.
Compliance Officer: * {Note: The Compliance Officer may be a board member, the Executive Director, or a third party designated by the organization to receive, investigate and respond to complaints.}
President/ Businesses of Reconnaissance Brothers Foundation7995 Valley DriveKeystone Heights, Florida 32656
