POLICY ON SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT, DISHONESTY, FRAUD AND WHISTLE-BLOWER PROTECTION
Northview Church is committed to the highest possible standards of biblical, ethical, moral and legal conduct. Consistent with that commitment, this policy aims to provide avenues for employees to raise concerns about suspected misconduct, dishonesty and fraud and to provide reassurance that they will be protected from reprisals or victimization for whistleblowing in good faith.
For purposes of this policy, the definition of misconduct, dishonesty and fraud includes but is not limited to:
- Acts which are inconsistent with church policy
- Illegal or anti-biblical activities
- Theft, incorrect financial reporting, forgery, or any other form of fraud
- Misuse of church resources
If any person knows of or has a suspicion about misconduct, dishonesty or fraud, an Executive Pastor or the HR Director should be contacted. If the alleged wrongdoing concerns an Executive Pastor, then the Senior Pastor should be notified instead, who shall determine the procedure for investigating all credible allegations.
At all times, the privacy and reputation of individuals involved will be respected. If the person providing the information requests anonymity, this request will be respected to the extent that doing so does not impede any investigation. There will be no punishment or other retaliation for good faith reporting of suspected misconduct under this policy.