2.2.1 Legal and Ethical Integrity

The Senior Minister shall not cause or allow actions or practices that violate any applicable laws, regulations, or professional codes of conduct, or that compromise the ethical integrity of the church.

Accordingly, the Senior Minister shall not:

1. Fail to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws.

2. Fail to adhere to generally accepted accounting and human resources practices.

3. Fail to inform the Board of any civil disobedience undertaken by or on behalf of the Church.

4. Allow professional misconduct by staff, including but not limited to harassment, exploitation, or abuse of power.