ACNM Governance Policies

Beginning in 2008, the IRS form 990 (the non-profit tax return) requires non-profit organizations to report whether certain written policies and documentation is in place. ACNM requires that all volunteer leadership familiarize themselves with all of the policies below and sign the Leadership Guidelines of Ethical Conduct and the Policy Acknowledgement Form annually to address this section of the 990. The following policies have been adopted by the ACNM national organization.

Member Conduct Policies

• Code of Conduct
• Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Policies Pertaining to ACNM Volunteers and Leaders

• Leadership Guidelines of Ethical Conduct
• Volunteer Agreement
• Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy
• Gift Acceptance Policy

ACNM Midwifery Position Statements

• Bullying and Incivility in Midwifery
• Racism and Racial Bias Position Statement
• ACNM Guidance on Member Conflicts and Grievances

Administrative Policies

• ACNM Event Policy
  
• ACNM Sponsorship Policy
  
• Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
  
• Document Retention Policy
• Authorized Spokesperson Policy
• Whistleblower Protection Policy