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Conflict Of Interest Policy PDF Print E-mail
Written by CCAK Board of Directors   
Tuesday, 20 November 2007 21:08
Conflict of Interest Policy
For
Members of the Board of Directors
Of
Cross Country Alaska

The officers and other members of the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) of Cross Country Alaska (CCAK) expect their actions to fulfill the purposes of the Institute as set forth in its Mission, Vision, and Bylaws (copies attached). Board member shall excuse themselves from positions, discussions, or votes where they have, appear to have, or believe that they have a conflict of interest that would prevent them from acting in the best interests of CCAK and the safeguarding of its programmatic and corporate soundness. Furthermore, should a Board member have a personal financial interest, or a financial interest in any agency, company, or entity that receives or stands to receive financial or other material benefits from performing services for CCAK, that Board member shall disclose that interest to his or her fellow Board members.


PROCEDURES:

The President of CCAK will administer this Conflict of Interest Policy; and at his or her discretion, refer issues or matters to the full Board or an appropriate committee there of.

1.    A Board member who becomes aware of a potential or perceived conflict of interest involving himself or herself should report the situation promptly by filing a written Disclosure Statement with both the President and Executive Director.

2.    A Board member who becomes aware of a potential or perceived conflict of interest involving another Board member or employee should report the situation promptly by filing written Disclosure Statement with the President.

3.    This Conflict of Interest Policy is to be communicated to and subscribed to by all members of the Board each calendar year. New Board members are to be provided a copy of this Policy prior to the date of their service to CCAK begins.

4.    A signed copy of this Conflict of Interest Policy from each Board-member shall be returned for review to the President. Any disclosure of conflict of interest or potential conflict requires that the President review the situation and document a suggested resolution that is the best interest of CCAK.

5.    Resolutions may be appealed to full Board. All appeals must be made in writing. Board rulings will be decided by a simple majority vote.

6.    A copy of all documents relating to disclosures, resolutions, and appeals will be retained by the CCAK Administrator.

7.    All disclosure statements are to be retained for six years. All disclosures and related actions involving grants and contracts must be maintained at least three years beyond the termination of the related grant or contracts or resolution of any action with the funding organization, whichever is longer.

8.    It is a violation of CCAK policy to retaliate against an individual who files a statement raising a potential or perceived conflict of interest. It also is a violation of a Board member knowingly to file a false statement. If such actions should occur, they should be brought immediately to the attention of the President.





I have read and am aware of the conflict of interest policy for the Board of Directors of CCAK, and herby agree to abide by this policy in all matters dealing with my responsibilities toward the Institute.



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Note: Each member of the Cross Country Alaska Board of Directors has signed a copy of this document.  The signed copies are held by the CCAK administrator.
 
USSA Competition Guide PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cory Smith   
Tuesday, 06 November 2007 21:42

Cross Country Alaska races follow the USSA rules and regulations as set forth in the Nordic Competition Guide.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 November 2007 21:48 )
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USSA Spring Congress PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cory Smith   
Sunday, 02 September 2007 11:53

Each year in the Spring, USSA each hold annual meetings to talk about the issues of cross country ski racing in the United States. Here are the minutes from those meetings.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 September 2007 12:02 )
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Cross Country Alaska Code Of Conduct PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cory Smith   
Saturday, 01 September 2007 16:05
Competitors are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. They are responsible for their actions during a race, going to and from races, and while in the communities hosting the races.


Competitors are also responsible for knowledge of rules and procedures. Infractions of this code may result in disqualification from a race as well as from the qualifying series or team membership.

Additional rules for specific competitions may be established by trip leaders. Failure to comply may result in notification of parent and the competitor being sent home at his or her expense.

 

Last Updated ( Saturday, 01 September 2007 18:23 )
 
Cross Country Alaska Bylaws PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cory Smith   
Saturday, 01 September 2007 15:08

Here is a downloadable copy of Cross Country Alaska's Bylaws.

 

 
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