The Board is committed to operating with a philosophy and a set of values which support our mission. In order to bridge cultural differences and to build unity, we, as a group, believe that our behavior as board members must reflect this spirit.
Therefore, the guiding philosophy of this Board is:

• We will strive to be agents of social change, committed to breaking down the barriers among cultures and to creating unity.

• We will treat each other with respect and dignity, and we will be open to the views and opinions of one another.

• We will strive to cultivate a high level of communication skills

• We will strive to make decisions based on the premise that we are here to serve the community first, ourselves second.

• We will strive to conduct our business with professionalism, accountability, and creativity.

• We will fulfill our commitments to each other and to the community.

• We will foster the values of excellence, integrity, openness, and respect in our dealings with ourselves, with each other, and with the community.