Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner Services:
Volunteers/Commissioners of the Village of Park Forest (the “Village”) serve on specific committees, which provide insights and recommendations to the Board of Trustees. These valuable insights assist the elected
officials in the decision-making process as they look to implement policies that best suit the needs of Park Forest residents.

Volunteer Board/Commissioner
A Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner is defined as anyone, an appointed member of the board or commission serving without compensation or expectation of compensation beyond reimbursement, who
performs at the direction of the Trustee Liaison/Staff Liaison on behalf of the Board of Trustees and Village of Park Forest. A Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner must be officially appointed by the Village prior to performance of a task. This is done by filling out a Volunteer Board/Commissioner application found on the Village’s website or at Village Hall. Unless specifically agreed by the Village, individuals will not be
considered as Volunteers Board/ Commissioners of the Village. Volunteer Board Members/Commissioners shall not expect future employment at the Village.

Guidelines for all Volunteer Board/Commissioners
All Volunteer Board Members/Commissioners are required to read the Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner Code of Conduct. By applying to serve on a Volunteer Board/Commission you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined therein.

Code of Conduct
As a Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner of the Village of Park Forest, I will do my utmost to represent the Village in a respectable manner by adhering to the following standards and principles:

1. I will abide by the rules and guidelines imposed by the Village of Park Forest.
2. As a member of a public body that advises the Village of Park Forest Board of Trustees, I understand that it is imperative that my financial obligations (water bill, parking ticket, business license, etc.) to the Village of Park Forest be current.
3. I will understand and respect the Village’s non-partisan approach to local government and the Council/Manager form of government.
4. I will work to ensure that as a Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner I am aiming to benefit the community and the Village.
5. I will respectfully listen to those who communicate with the board, seek to understand the views while recognizing my responsibility to represent the interests of the entire community.
6. I will keep in mind everyone’s safety and report any incidents that may occur to the Trustee Liaison or
Staff Liaison.
7. I understand that as a Volunteer Board Member/Commissioner, I am expected and required to report to duties on time and in an unimpaired condition for my assigned tasks, which includes not having any
alcohol or illegal drugs in my system as that may interfere with my duties.
8. I understand that there may be media coverage of certain events at the Village facilities. I agree that I shall not grant radio, televisions, or press interviews, or otherwise initiate or accept media contact relating in any way to the Village. Should my likeness be photographed, taped, or otherwise recorded by the Village or media, I irrevocably consent to the reproduction and use of such photography, tapes, or
other recordings without compensation to me and hereby assign my rights I may have to the Village.
9. I agree to hold in confidence any information disclosed to me concerning the business activities of the Village, and relation to any confidential or proprietary data, and agree not to divulge such information to
any person or persons unless I have received written authorization from the Village. I agree not to remove any documents or materials (whether computer-generated, hard copy, audio or otherwise) from
any of the offices or other location