Common use of Reporting and Accountability Clause in Contracts

Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. 8 of 17 Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc), Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

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Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. Initials: PGK 8 of 17 Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. 8 of 17 Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. 8 of 17 Initials:_____ Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

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Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. 8 of 17 Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Initials: Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Usio, Inc.)

Reporting and Accountability. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. Any director, officer or employee who becomes aware of any violation of this Code is required to notify the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board or the Compliance Officer promptly. 8 of 17 Any questions relating to how these policies should be interpreted or applied should be addressed to the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. Any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest, as discussed in Section 2 of this Code, should be discussed with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee or Board, as applicable. A director, officer or employee who is unsure of whether a situation violates this Code should discuss the situation with the Compliance Officer or the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as applicable. Each director, officer or employee must: · Notify the appropriate contact promptly of any existing or potential violation of this Code. · Cooperate in any internal investigation of misconduct under this Code. · Not retaliate against any other director, officer or employee for good faith reports of known or suspected acts of misconduct or other violations of this Code. The Company will follow the following procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code and in reporting on the Code: · The Compliance Officer, the audit committee, if there is one or if not, the full Board, as the case may be, will take all appropriate action to investigate any violations reported. In addition, the audit committee, Board or the Compliance Officer, as appropriate, shall report each violation and alleged violation involving a director or an executive officer to the Chairperson of the Board. To the extent he or she deems appropriate, the Chairperson of the Board shall participate in any investigation of a director or executive officer. After the conclusion of an investigation of a director or executive officer, the conclusions shall be reported to the entire Board. · The Board will conduct such additional investigation as it deems necessary. If the Board determines that a director or executive officer has violated this Code, it will take such disciplinary or preventive action as deemed appropriate, up to and including dismissal or, in the event of criminal or other serious violations of law, notification of the SEC or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. · The Company will make every effort to protect the integrity of every investigation, including protecting reporters and witnesses from harassment, intimidation and retaliation, keep evidence from being destroyed, ensure testimony is honest and identify root causes. The Company will make every effort to keep the identity of every reporter private and to secure any data relating to the investigation. Also, the Company may require witnesses to maintain a particular investigation and their role in strict confidence.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Independent Director Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

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