The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy is to assure that members of the Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees exercise, at all times, impartiality and independent judgment and avoid improper influence or even the appearance of improper influence. Therefore members of the Board of Trustees in the performance of their obligations and responsibilities shall avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest between the interests of the College and the member’s interest. This Policy is intended to be consistent with Title 15 Subtitle 5 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and is not intended to limit a Board member’s obligations under the Statute.

The potential for conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, when actions on behalf of Anne Arundel Community College by a member of the Board or any such member’s relative by marriage or blood (or any party, group, or organization in which any such member has an interest) may result in a personal gain to such member.

Although it is impossible to list every circumstance, the following activities appear to involve an actual or potential conflict and should be disclosed:

A. Outside Interests

• To hold (or have an immediate family member hold), directly or indirectly, a financial interest or any position in any concern with which Anne Arundel Community College does business;
• To compete (or have an immediate family member compete), directly or indirectly, with Anne Arundel Community College in the purchase or sale of property or property rights, interests, or services.

B. Inside Interests

• To hold (or have an immediate family member hold) a position with Anne Arundel Community College as an employee or contract for goods or services.
• To accept gifts, entertainment, or other favors (or to have an immediate family member provide services or accept gifts, entertainment, or other favors) from any person or concern that does, or seeks to do, business with Anne Arundel Community College under circumstances which might give a reasonable person cause to believe the Board member would be influenced by such favor in the performance of his/her duties for Anne Arundel Community College. 

Adopted by the Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees this 26th day of February 2008. 
 
Policy Title: Board of Trustees Conflict of Interest Policy  
 
Policy Category: General 
 
Policy Owner: Board Chair 
 
Policy Administrator: Vice Chair 
 
Contact Information: Erin O. Parker, General Counsel, eoparker1@aacc.edu, 410-777-1220  
 
Approval Date: February 26, 2008 
 
Effective Date: February 26, 2008 
 
History: N/A 
 
Applies to: Board of Trustees 
 
Related Policies: N/A 
 
Related Procedures: Conflict of Interest Procedures 
 
Forms/Guidelines: N/A 
 
Relevant Laws: N/A