NANOS Whistleblower Policy

WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY 

a. Encouragement of Reporting. NANOS encourages the reporting of suspected illegal practices or serious violations of NANOS’s adopted policies, including illegal or financially improper conduct by NANOS itself, by its leadership, or by others on its behalf. Appropriate subjects to raise under this policy include financial improprieties, accounting or audit matters, and ethical violations.  

b. Protection from Retaliation. NANOS prohibits retaliation for the making of good faith reports under this policy or for participating in a review or investigation under this policy. This protection extends to those whose allegations are made in good faith but prove to be mistaken.  

c. Format and Content. A report under this policy must be in writing and must sufficiently describe the suspected conduct that is the basis for the report. Reports should identify the person who prepared and is submitting the report, though anonymous reports may be considered if sufficiently detailed.  

d. Submission. A report must be submitted to the President and Executive Vice President. If both of those persons are implicated in the report, it may be directed to the President-Elect, or Secretary or Treasurer.