Conflict of Interest Policy

Article I - Purpose

 The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect On the Right Path’s interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of On the Right Path or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. 

Article II - Definitions

 1. Interested Person

Any director, officer, or member of a committee with board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.

2. Financial Interest

A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family:

  • An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the On the Right Path has a transaction or arrangement,
  • A compensation arrangement with On the Right Path or with any entity or individual with which On the Right Path has a transaction or arrangement, or
  • A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which On the Right Path is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the Board decides that a conflict of interest exists.

Article III - Procedures

 1. Duty to Disclose

In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclosethe existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts tothe directors or members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering theproposed transaction or arrangement.

2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists

After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with theinterested person, he/she shall leave the board meeting while the determination of a conflict ofinterest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board members shall decide if a conflict ofinterest exists.

3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest

  • An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.
  • The Chair of the board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.
  • After exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine whether On the Right Path can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.
  • If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in On the Right Path’s best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable, then make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or

    arrangement.

4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy

  • If the board has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual orpossible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief andafford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.
  • If, after hearing the member’s response and after making further investigation aswarranted by the circumstances, the board determines the member has failed to disclosean actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.

Article IV - Records of Proceedings

The minutes of the board and all committee with board delegated powers shall contain: 

  • The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the board’s or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.
  • The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, whether or not any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement were considered, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings.

Article V - Compensation

  • A voting member of the board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from On the Right Path for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
  • A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from On the Right Path for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
  • A voting member of the board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation from On the Right Path is not prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.

Article VI - Annual Statements

Each director, officer and member of a committee with board-delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that they:

  • Have received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,
  • Have read and understands the policy, and
  • Have agreed to comply with the policy.