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We recognize that no written set of standards can anticipate and give direction for every situation that may arise. Indeed, the Savior himself declared that “it is not meet that I should command in all things . . .”

Our Standards apply to all S&I personnel, unless specifically noted, wherever located.

OUR STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Statement of Purpose (May 27, 2013)

The Lord has promised His people that “inasmuch as [ye] are faithful, and exercise faith in me ... ye shall obtain power to organize yourselves according to the laws of man” so that others “may not have power over you” and, significantly, that “you may be enabled to keep my laws.” (Doctrine and Covenants 44:2, 4–5) The Articles of Faith also provide: “We believe in ... obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.” (Articles of Faith 1:12)

It is essential that those who act on behalf of the Church—wherever they may be—obey, honor and sustain the laws that apply to them. As the Lord has assured us, “he that keepeth the laws of God hath no need to break the laws of the land.” (D&C 58:21) We should let integrity be our standard, obey the laws of the lands in which we operate, and be ethical and honest in all our dealings. As we do so, we will receive the Lord’s protection and help in furthering His work. Our Standards of Conduct has been developed so, by following the standards described, we might better be entitled to the Lord’s protection and help. We ask you to read and understand Our Standards of Conduct from beginning to end. These principles, while in some instances going beyond the requirements of the law, represent minimum standards of conduct for all who act on behalf of Church-affiliated entities. [For purposes of this document, the terms “Church- affiliated entities,” and “legal entities affiliated with the Church,” (and equivalent terms) do not include the Church’s institutions of higher education, its forprofit entities, and DMBA.] These standards apply to all who have responsibility for the Church’s ecclesiastical, temporal, and Seminaries and Institutes of Religion activities, including General Authorities, Area Seventies, general Church officers, S&I employees, and Church-service missionaries and other volunteers in a workplace setting.

We recognize that no written set of standards can anticipate and give direction for every situation that may arise. Indeed, the Savior himself declared that “it is not meet that I should command in all things.” (D&C 58:26) We ask that in every situation you do the right thing— always.

Overview (May 27, 2013)

You may think of Our Standards in this simple way: Ask before acting:

• Is the action consistent with S&I policy? • In my conduct, am I being fair and honest?

• How would my action be viewed by those outside the Church? • Does it appropriately represent the First Presidency?

Remember these rules:

• Learn the legal and S&I standards and policies that apply to you. • Ask if you are ever unsure what the right thing to do is.

• Follow Our Standards.

• Report if you have a concern or believe someone is violating Our Standards.

In summary:

• There is no right way to do a wrong thing. • It is wrong to do a right thing in a wrong way.

Do what is right; let the consequence follow.

Who Must Follow Our Standards of Conduct? (May 27, 2013)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates and conducts its affairs through legal entities, such as Corporation of the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that have been organized in accord with the laws of various countries where the Church is present. In this section, we use the term “the Church” to mean the Church and its legal entities,

including S&I.

What Are the Scope and Purposes of Our Standards? (May 27, 2013)

Our Standards are minimum responsibilities S&I personnel are expected to fulfill, both in letter and in spirit. These responsibilities include abiding by applicable legal requirements and demonstrating the highest principles of ethical conduct—regardless of whether those

requirements or principles are spelled out in Our Standards. S&I personnel should also comply with other Church policies, such as human resource, finance, and computer usage policies. Ignorance of Our Standards does not excuse employees from compliance.

No one has the authority to approve illegal or unethical acts by anyone acting on behalf of the Church. If employees are faced with this situation, they need to speak up.

What Happens If I Violate Our Standards or the Law? (May 27, 2013)

S&I personnel who violate the applicable law or Our Standards may be subject to corrective action, including termination from employment or involuntary release from missionary or volunteer service. Any violation of law is a violation of Our Standards. Failure to report a violation of Our Standards, retaliation against someone else for reporting a violation or

cooperating in an investigation, or lying or withholding relevant information in making a report or in an investigation also violate Our Standards. S&I personnel who commit criminal acts may also be subject to criminal prosecution. All S&I personnel are expected to cooperate fully in authorized internal and external investigations of potential violations of Our Standards.

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