Conflict of Interest Policy

The laws of the State of New York require congregations to establish and maintain a conflict of interest policy (also known as an operational ethics policy). The LCMS Atlantic District has prepared a template for your usage to meet the obligations required under these laws.

This communication includes two templates that your congregation council may utilize.

The first form is the Conflict of Interest Policy Template. This document includes the details of your congregation's conflict of interest policy. This document may be updated, reviewed, and then approved by your congregation council.

The second form is the Conflict of Interest Annual Disclosure Template. This document is to be completed annually by each of your congregation's employees and congregation council members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

It is not necessary to transmit your completed conflict of interest policy or annual disclosure forms to the LCMS Atlantic District. These documents are solely for the use of your congregation.

Per New York State law, completed annual disclosure forms should be provided to the secretary of the congregation council who shall then provide these completed forms to the president of the congregation council.