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10-20-2022 Questions and Answers

10-20-2022 Questions and Answers

10-20-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Q:  Does the Society have a policy related to investments that is based on moral objectives?

 A:  On April 23, 2016, the National Council approved Resolution 140 which identifies the criteria/process to be used in accepting donations and developing relationships. This also applies to making investments. This resolution may be found on the national website, click here.

Q: If something is not explicitly stated in the Rule, are we to assume we can use our good judgment to resolve the question?

 A: Part II of The Rule, Article 7.4, states: Any matter that is not specifically governed by any parts of the Rule and Statutes shall be governed by tradition and, in the final instance, by the decision issued by the board of the Council General. We have the “Rule.” We also have the Manual, Bylaws, National Resolutions, and local standards approved by Conferences and Councils, which are binding on decisions if they are relevant. Sometimes following simple logic and common sense does not correspond with Vincentian spirit. If the topic is not covered by the standards shown above, seek advice from Council, regional and national sources.

Spanish Translation

P: ¿La Sociedad tiene una política relacionada con las inversiones que se basa en objetivos morales?

 R:  El 23 de abril de 2016, el Consejo Nacional aprobó la Resolución 140 que identifica los criterios/procesos que se utilizarán para aceptar donaciones y desarrollar relaciones. Esto también se aplica a la realización de inversiones. Esta resolución se puede encontrar en el sitio web nacional, haga clic aquí: https://members.ssvpusa.org/governance/resolutions/

P: Si algo no se establece explícitamente en la Regla, ¿debemos suponer que podemos usar nuestro buen juicio para resolver la pregunta?

 R: La Parte II de la Regla, Artículo 7.4, establece: Cualquier asunto que no está específicamente gobernado por cualquier Parte de La Regla o Estatutos debe ser gobernada por Tradición y, en último caso, por la decisión llegada por la Junta del Consejo General. Tenemos la “Regla.” También contamos con el Manual, Reglamentos, Resoluciones Nacionales y normas locales aprobadas por Conferencias y Consejos, que son vinculantes para las decisiones si son pertinentes. A veces seguir la lógica sencilla y el sentido común no se corresponde con el espíritu vicentino. Si el tema no está cubierto por los estándares que se muestran arriba, busque el asesoramiento del Consejo, fuentes regionales y nacionales.

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