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Q: What is LeaderEthics?
A: LeaderEthics is a non-partisan/non-profit organization dedicated to promoting integrity in the American Democracy through ethical leadership practices among elected officials. Ethical Leadership is not associated with any given political party, nor specific legislative policy.
Q: What are the Key Principles of Ethical Leadership?
There are four Key Principles of Ethical Leadership. Ethical leaders are:
- Truthful
- Transparent with public information.
- Unifiers rather than dividers, and
- Willing to represent the collective interests of their constituency.
Q: How much is the cost of membership?
A: Members will pay a modest annual fee ($25). Young Leaders (individuals aged 23 and younger) will pay a $10 annual fee. The membership fee will be applied to basic operations expenses only.
Q: Why should I want to become a member?
A: Organization-wide, members will receive monthly communications regarding the ethical leadership performance of national and state elected officials.
Members play a vital role in supporting and promoting ethical leadership practices and electoral reform designed to increase the opportunities for the election or re-election of ethical leaders. Members are the go to group for lobbying, event promotion and expanding public awareness of LeaderEthics. As LeaderEthics members express their beliefs regarding the need for ethical leadership among elected officials, their voice will be heard.
Q: Is LeaderEthics a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
A: LeaderEthic is a non-partisan 501c4 organization, not a Political Action Committee. It will not raise or spend funds in support of any political candidate or party. Funds raised through membership fees will be utilized for organizational operations expenses only. The organization has a governing board. The Board membership is comprised of recognized leaders, representing the spectrum of political views. The Board will develop policy and provide overall guidance to the LeaderEthics organization.
Q: May an individual “like” or “follow” LeaderEthics without becoming a member?
A: An individual may like or follow LeaderEthics on social media without becoming a member. Members receive "members only" correspondence and are eligible to participate in the annual annual meeting and organizational planning.
Q: Are there adequate available indicators to determine a "Green Light" and a "Red Flag"?
A: The monthly issue of The Ethics Report provides articles which describe actions of elected officials. An article may provide a "green light" for elected officials who are demonstrating by their actions a commitment for the four principles of ethical leadership. Likewise, officials who are acting in a manner that is counter to the four principles may receive a "red flag". The intent is to inform voters regarding the importance of ethical leadership. Articles in The Ethics Report are reviewed by a panel of Judges (three former judges) as an added check for objectivity prior to publishing the report.
Q: How will LeaderEthics guard against partisan or political manipulation of the grading process?
LeaderEthics is committed to ethical practices as an organization. Prospective members will commit to non-partisan engagement as a condition of membership. The LeaderEthics Board Policy allows the organization to disqualify or discontinue membership of an individual (or groups of individuals) that violate the terms of membership.
