Code of Conduct & Ethics 
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Association Inc.
(Hereinafter named
PLS&R)
Board Members
& Volunteers
Goal: To establish a set of principles and practices of the PLS&R Board Members and Volunteers that will set
parameters and provide guidance and direction for conduct and decision-making while representing or conducting
PLS&R business.
Code: Members of the Board of Directors as well as the Volunteers of PLS&R are committed to observing and
promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities with PLS&R. Board
members and Volunteers pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:
Accountability
1. Faithfully abide by the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and policies of PLS&R.
2. Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in organizational affairs.
3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived for actual conflict of interest.
4. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decisionmaking.
5. Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to association members, the board, and nonprofit sector, and
where applicable, to government and funding bodies.
Professional Excellence
6. Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all PLS&R activities.
7. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other PLS&R members of the board in upholding the highest standards of
conduct.
8. Impairment while conducting PLS&R Business is strictly prohibited.
Personal Gain
9. Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of PLS&R rather than for his or her personal benefit, or
that of the nonprofit they represent.
Equal Opportunity
10. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the
basis of geography, political, religious, or socio-economical characteristics.
11. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the
basis of the organization’s volunteer or staff make-up in respect to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race,
religion, age, political affiliation or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Confidential Information
12. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service.
Collaboration and Cooperation
13. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the PLS&R board, committees and membership,
and formally register dissent as appropriate.
14. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members.
Revision History
by the PLS&R Board of Directors, Code of Conduct adopted August 13, 2018.