Code of Ethics

The following Code of Ethics for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is intended to guide ethical decision-making by directors, officers, employees, and chapter leaders in carrying out its mission.

The NACD is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 educational organization that serves the public by promoting best practices in corporate governance. Among those best practices is a commitment to the highest ethical standards – those that reach beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations and embrace the spirit of the law.