Part 3 – Association and Headquarters
SECTION: Financial Administration
POL 3-021
Acceptance of honoraria or fees
Effective date: May 21, 2010
Approval date: May 21, 2010
Last revised: May 21, 2010
Cancelled date:
Reference:
Cross reference: POL 3-020, POL 3-021 Pr
POLICY
The Board of Directors of ARMA International will ensure there is transparency in how members of ARMA’s Board and ARMA employees accept honoraria, fees, or compensation for participation in ARMA events.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. A member of the Board of Directors during his/her term of office will not request, demand, or accept any monetary fees or honoraria for participating in any ARMA International chapter or region seminar, workshop, conference, or similar event where such participation is specifically defined as part of the position description or the engagement is otherwise specifically requested by ARMA headquarters or the Board of Directors.
2. An ARMA Headquarters employee during his/her term of employment will not request, demand, or accept any monetary fees or honoraria for participating in any ARMA International chapter or region seminar, workshop, conference, or similar event where such participation is specifically defined as part of the position description or the engagement is otherwise specifically requested by ARMA headquarters or the Board of Directors.
3. Reimbursement for reasonable direct expenses incurred for such participation by any person identified above is authorized either in accordance with POL 3-020 or as a result of negotiation between the parties involved, as applicable.
4. The acceptance of gifts of a modest value (i.e., less than $50.00) offered by the host as a memento or in appreciation of the speaking engagement is not prohibited by this policy.
5. Demand of indirect gratuities, such as upgrades for travel or lodging, is considered a violation of this policy.
6. Members of the Board of Directors may accept compensation for engagements that fall outside the duties of an ARMA officer or director providing the member follows specific procedures as defined in POL 3-021 Pr.
Questions about previous Policies & Procedures? Contact Connie Hardy, Corporate Secretary.