How is a conflict of interest addressed in the bylaws?

• A. Conflicts require resignation.
• B. Only the president addresses conflicts without disclosure.
• C. Members must disclose potential conflicts and may recuse themselves from related decisions.
• D. Conflicts are ignored if it benefits the budget.

Answer: (C)

Disclose any potential conflicts and may recuse themselves from related decisions. This approach keeps governance transparent and fair by making sure personal interests don’t influence group outcomes. When a member reveals a potential conflict, they step back from discussions or votes on that matter, allowing the organization to decide based on the group’s best interests. Resigning as a blanket remedy, a leader handling conflicts without disclosure, or ignoring conflicts for budget reasons would erode trust and violate standard governance practices.