Whistleblower Policy
The Berthoud Community Library District (BCLD) is committed to upholding the highest
standards of professional conduct through open communication. Accordingly, all trustees,
employees and volunteers (Stakeholders) are required to comply with applicable federal, state
and local laws, and must faithfully implement and adhere to BCLD’s own policies in conducting
their duties and responsibilities.
Reporting Responsibility:
This policy is intended to encourage and enable Stakeholders to raise serious concerns internally so that BCLD can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions. It is the responsibility of all Stakeholders to report concerns about violations of the BCLD’s policies or suspected violations of law that govern BCLD operations.
Protection Against Retaliation:
It is contrary to the values of BCLD for anyone to retaliate against any Stakeholder who reports an ethics violation, or a suspected violation of law. Any Stakeholder who reports known or suspected violation(s) in good faith and has reasonable grounds for reporting shall not suffer intimidation, harassment, discrimination or other retaliation or, in the case of an employee, adverse employment action.
Reporting Procedures:
BCLD has an Open Door policy, outlining Stakeholder responsibility to discuss work concerns frankly and professionally through the chain of command. However, Stakeholders who reasonably believe that some activity of BCLD is in violation of its ethics, policies or applicable law, are required to file that complaint in writing on the Whistleblower Reporting Form (see Appendix) directly with BCLD’s Compliance Officer.​
Adopted 12/9/2020
Revised 8/9/2023
Reporting Procedures:
BCLD has an Open Door policy, outlining Stakeholder responsibility to discuss work concerns frankly and professionally through the chain of command. However, Stakeholders who reasonably believe that some activity of BCLD is in violation of its ethics,
policies or applicable law, are required to file that complaint in writing on the Whistleblower Reporting Form (see Appendix) directly with BCLD’s Compliance Officer.
Confidentiality:
Handling of Reported Violations:
BCLD’s Compliance Officer will notify the person who submitted a complaint and acknowledge receipt of the violation report. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted by the investigation.
Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.