1. Purpose 

The Ethics Committee is a standing Board committee that serves as the organization’s ethical anchor, supporting integrity across governance and operations. 

The Committee exists to ensure that execution strengthens — and does not compromise — ethical accountability, public trust, and mission legitimacy, particularly in complex, mission‑intensive, and dual governance‑operational contexts. 

2. Authority and Standing 

The Ethics Committee is constituted pursuant to the authority of the Board of Directors and operates as a standing Board committee. 

The Committee is authorized to: 

• Steward ethical standards of conduct and decision‑making 

• Oversee ethical risk across programs, partnerships, and operations 

• Provide guidance on conflicts of interest and ethical tensions 

• Surface and escalate material ethical concerns to the Board of Directors 

The Committee does not exercise executive authority and does not manage day‑to‑day operations. 

3. Scope of Responsibility 

The Ethics Committee’s scope includes, but is not limited to: 

• Development, interpretation, and stewardship of ethical standards and norms 

• Oversight of ethical risk arising from organizational activities, partnerships, and delivery models 

• Guidance on conflicts of interest, particularly those arising from dual governance‑operational roles 

• Support for ethical clarity during periods of growth, pressure, or ambiguity 

• Escalation of ethical concerns that may affect public trust or mission integrity 

4. Committee Composition 

The Committee shall consist of the following roles: 

• Chair 

• Vice Chair 

• Group Comptroller / Treasurer 

• Secretary 

• Members (as appointed by the Board) 

All members are appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Bylaws of Celestial Point Inc. 

5. Ethical Guidance and Risk Oversight 

The Ethics Committee provides preventive, advisory, and oversight guidance on ethical matters. 

In fulfilling its role, the Committee: 

• Identifies emerging ethical risks before harm occurs 

• Supports consistent ethical reasoning across governance and execution 

• Advises on ethical implications of strategic, operational, or partnership decisions 

• Ensures ethical considerations are integrated into Board‑level deliberation 

6. Relationship to Other Committees 

The Ethics Committee coordinates as appropriate with other Board committees, including: 

• Governance & Nominations Committee (governance design, Board roles) 

• Compensation Committee (conflicts of interest, voluntary service ethics) 

• Organizational Resilience Committee (duty‑of‑care, safeguarding, risk escalation) 

Coordination ensures ethical consistency across governance, compensation, risk, and operational oversight. 

7. Escalation and Reporting 

Material ethical concerns shall be escalated: 

• From Committee members to the Ethics Committee 

• From the Ethics Committee to the full Board of Directors 

• Promptly, where ethical risk may compromise public trust, legal standing, or mission integrity 

8. Term of Service 

Members of the Ethics Committee serve five (5)‑year terms, consistent with Board service terms, unless otherwise authorized by the Board under exceptional circumstances. 

9. Review and Amendment 

This Charter may be amended only by resolution of the Board of Directors. The Ethics Committee shall periodically review this Charter and recommend updates as necessary to reflect changes in mission scope, partnerships, or organizational complexity.