LIHEDE's Code of Conduct

The Liberian History, Education and Development, Inc (LIHEDE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our history, education, and development which is located in Liberia and USA. LIHEDE is led by a small, but highly dedicated group of individuals, professionals from all backgrounds who are patriotically committed to the philosophy of the organization. LIHEDE's Constitution is the supreme law of the organization and the Executive Governing Body supervises all of the activities of the organization. Our core values, particularly integrity and strong ethics define the means by which its philosophy is driven, interactions and deliberations with fellow Liberians and friends of Liberia, and goals are accomplished.  Professionally and in brotherhood each and every day is key to our ongoing success. Our doctrine is that we work together in a none confrontational manner by welcoming all dedicated Liberians and non-Liberians regardless of their ethnicity or affiliations with other Liberian organization. LIHEDE welcomes divergence of views and rivals no Liberian organization.

LIHEDE's approach of assembling the best and brightest in a coalition of the wiling, ensures that our nation's socio-economic and political development will not only be accelerated in the derivation of solutions to national issues, but has enabled accomplishments and achievements by LIHEDE that would otherwise be impossible or logistically impossible to attempt. LIHEDE demands that its membership and those acting in its behalf maintain a professional code of conduct and abide by the following:

§      Make LIHEDE philosophy and national vision for Liberia the top priority

§      As a professional organization, no activity performed shall in any way adversely affect LIHEDE reputation or well-being or be destructive to our nation and its people

§     Membership in LIHEDE  is restricted approval of a written application and payment of an application fee

§     Participate in mandatory LIHEDE philosophy training delivered by LIHEDE staff to ensure compliance

§     Respect all governing bodies and/or member's rights

§     Follow-through on commitments once made. A missed commitments can hamper our credibility, integrity, and reputation

§     When leaving LIHEDE, it is unlawful to hold hostile the organization documents, property, etc in your possession

§    Avoid becoming involved in or approving any transaction or project that creates an actual or apparent conflict of interest between you and other third parties and LIHEDE

§   Never approve, authorize or participate in any activity that involves the falsification of documents or accounts, the making of intentionally misleading statement on-behalf of LIHEDE

   Never use LIHEDE's name, letterhead to recommend or endorse any political
      candidate because LIHEDE is not a political party

   Act in all LIHEDE financial and accounting matters as a model of honesty,
      integrity and fair dealing

   Please do not use your LIHEDE membership to negotiate private contract for
       your own benefits at any time

   All public statements, press releases must go through the Secretary General,
      Director of Communications or the Secretariat

   Please do not issue any public statement on-behalf of LIHEDE without the
      knowledge and consent of Executive Director. When unsure, refer all matters to
      the Executive Committee.

   Do not represent that you are on LIHEDE business to other governing agencies
      and organizations or the public if you are not

   LIHEDE believes  more in quality of membership rather than mere quantity; out
       put and productivity define membership

   Be an auxiliary pioneer in good standing; make a commitment to do 100
       hours/year for LIHEDE

This list is not all-inclusive. Any activities resulting in unintentional or willful disregard for the rights of others or damage to the reputation and standing of LIHEDE may be cause for Board action.

Start of page

 Search Website