Members shall maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information acquired during their tenure, including but not limited to:
- Personal information of community members
- Financial records and budgets
- Strategic plans and proposals
Members shall not disclose such information to unauthorized individuals without prior written consent from the governing body, except as required by law.
- Definition of Confidential Information: For the purposes of this clause, “Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to, proprietary information, financial data, strategic plans, personal information of employees or members, and any other information that is marked or identified as confidential.
- Obligation of Confidentiality: Members agree to keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the governing body or as required by law.
- Use of Confidential Information: Confidential Information shall only be used for the purpose of fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the governing body and shall not be used for personal gain or any other unauthorized purpose.
- Duration of Obligation: The obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of a member’s tenure on the governing body and shall remain in effect indefinitely.
- Breach of Confidentiality: Any breach of this confidentiality clause may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the governing body, and may subject the member to legal liability.