Handbook of the Society of California Archivists

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3-8 Ethics and Inclusion Committee

General Description

This standing committee works to promote and develop a culture that values diversity, inclusion and ethical behavior within SCA.

Composition of the committee is as follows: Immediate Past President will serve as the Board liaison to the committee and co-chairs will have staggered terms. Terms of office are defined in Handbook section 3-1 and governed by the Bylaws.

Responsibilities

General responsibilities are outlined in Handbook section 3-1.

  1. Oversees SCA’s code of conduct, ethics, and values program.
  2. Monitors professional trends and developments in code of conduct, ethics, and values programs at allied organizations incorporating updates into the SCA program as needed.
  3. Maintains and updates the Ethics and Inclusion Committee’s webpage on the SCA website as needed.
  4. Coordinates communications to the SCA membership publicizing the Code of Conduct and orienting membership and event participants to the importance of these values in SCA programs.
  5. Performs a review of the SCA Code of Conduct every three years under the direction of the Board.

Revision history: 04/2019 llc, 10/2019 mh, 01/2023 Board


  1. Section 3-8 Ethics and Inclusion Committee
  2. Part 3 Committees
  3. Handbook of the Society of California Archivists