Members’ Code of Conduct

Club members should respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. Those taking part in Club activities are expected to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and civility in those activities, and are accountable for their conduct vis a vis University alumni, students, parents, volunteers, employees, and invitees.

The Club’s Board of Directors, after a simple majority vote under the bylaws, has the right to terminate or suspend the membership of those involved in conduct that is considered harmful to the welfare of the Harvard Club of Hong Kong, the Board or any other member of the Harvard Club of Hong Kong.

The members of the Board commit to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the Board of the Harvard Club of Hong Kong. Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for the ethical conduct of all members:

i. The Harvard Club of Hong Kong must operate exclusively to further the goals of Harvard University and the HAA for the benefit of the Club members and not to further any personal or business interests.

ii. Any activity that might give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest must be fully disclosed to the Club before the proposed activity takes place. The proposed activity shall not take place without prior discussion with the President or the Vice-President of the Club, and prior approval by the Board.

iii. A real or apparent conflict of interest refers to (i) any personal or business interest of any person involved with the Club that conflicts or might conflict with the interests and goals of Harvard University, the HAA, or the Club, or (ii) the use of the resources of the Club (including access to members) to further a personal or business interest.

iv. The Board has the power to exclude any individual from membership on the Board, from the position of an Officer, or general membership in the Club for violation of this Conflict of Interest Policy.