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Seal of Accountability

Code of Ethics

Affiliate members must submit a signed commitment to the following Code of Ethics when applying for membership with CCCC.

  • The organization shall have an active governing board, comprised of responsible individuals who hold regular meetings, create policy, and maintain effective control.
  • The organization shall establish a proper financial system with annual operating statements and balance sheet, showing reasonable detail.
  • The organization shall always be open, honest and accurate in dealing with the public. 
  • The organization shall take seriously its responsibility to be conversant with and comply with federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. 
  • The organization shall as a first priority serve the interest of each donor and constituent. The organization's activity when addressing a present or potential donor shall be: 
    • to nurture responsible stewardship on the part of the donor; to avoid questionable motives or programs that are not factual, or negate the donor's sound judgement. 
    • to require responsible stewardship on the part of the organization's representatives through effective training and cost controls. 
    • to remunerate stewardship representatives and consultants on the basis of expertise and time use, not on the basis of gifts received. 
  • The organization shall always hold all personal data in strict confidence. 
  • The organization, or its representative, shall in no wise, either directly or indirectly, induce a donor or other constituent to transfer to it a benefit from any other organization or purpose. 
  • As an affiliate member the organization will not identify publicly its membership with CCCC.

The Council reserves the right to revoke the affiliation of any organization that willfully deviates from the code.

 
 

"CCCC is uniquely positioned to raise awareness about integrity in ministry by giving or withholding the Seal of Accountability and holding members to the highest possible standards."

- Billy Graham