In reviewing our policy binder, the Board Privileges Policy stands out as unusual. It extends special privileges to Trustees that are vague and possibly unethical. I’m not sure what “extending privileges” is supposed to mean. “Waiving fines” is no longer relevant. And “use of the copy machine” is already available to everyone. To the extent that this policy is intended to provide services to the personal benefit of Trustees above and beyond what is available to the general public, I believe such personal benefits to be unethical. To the extent that such services are needed in the course of performing duties as a Trustee, those are granted as a matter of course. I propose that this policy just be rescinded in its entirety, as I don’t see any value in having it and the optics are undesirable.
Recommendation: I recommend rescinding the Board Privileges Policy.