Conflict of Interest Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2026

Purpose

To protect the interests of Emerge Epicenter Foundation when it is considering a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a trustee, officer, staff member or their relatives.

Duty to disclose

Any interested person must disclose the existence of a financial interest or potential conflict to the Board before the matter is considered.

Procedure

The interested person leaves the discussion and vote. The Board decides whether a conflict exists and whether the arrangement is in the Foundation’s best interest, and records the decision in the minutes.

Annual statements

Each trustee and officer signs an annual statement confirming they have read, understood and complied with this policy.