NAHRO Board of Ethics & Credentialing Trustees

Members of the Board of Ethics and Credentialing Trustees (BECT) will be expected to discuss and take appropriate action on issues that fall into the following categories:

1. Certification Programs. The BECT establishes the policies regarding the NAHRO professional certification and credentialing programs, including the activities related to eligibility and the development, administration, and scoring of the assessment instruments. For example, periodically, the BECT will review key certification policies and procedures concerning existing and prospective certifications and work on updating the assessment instruments.

2. Code of Professional Conduct (CPC). Following the "Rules of Procedure" adopted by the Board of Governors, the BECT has the primary authority and responsibility within NAHRO for enforcing the NAHRO Code of Professional Conduct. In addition, the BECT may from time to time recommend to the Board of Governors revisions to the CPC.

3. Ethics Initiatives. The BECT has the primary responsibility within NAHRO for originating programs and initiatives to foster a high degree of professional ethical awareness and strict adherence to the principles embodied in the CPC.

Appointments to the BECT are made in three categories as follows:

• Sixteen positions are staggered four-year appointments - two from each region.
• Three at-large four-year appointments are made by the NAHRO Board of Governors based on a pool of nominees received from regional councils.
• Up to six positions can be made for a term of two years by the NAHRO national president if needed to address gaps in representation of minority and other groups.

Because of the potential of involvement with and access to sensitive issues and information, all BECT members must sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

BECT meetings are held at each of the three national conferences held in March, July and October. Communication between meetings is generally by Email. The frequency depends on the issues/activities in which the BECT is working.

Conference Schedules

NAHRO Goals and Objectives