I have a child who is home-educated and is or soon will be eligible for a Quaqua Award. Does that mean I have a conflict-of-interest and should stay uninvolved with Quaqua?
A. If you have an interest in Quaqua, please volunteer. Simply alert us to any concern you might have about a possible conflict of interest. In many cases there will be no material conflict. Even when there is a conflict, our Board and legal counsel will be able to identify appropriate positions and remedial steps for you to take to facilitate your proper participation. Conflicts are primarily of concern only where selection of awards or high office in Quaqua is concerned. Obviously we don’t want someone who has a relative (direct descendant; second cousin, great aunt, or closer in blood or adoption) applying for an award to be making award selections. Other conflicts might arise with Selection Committee members that jeopardize reasonable objectivity and require recusal or some other adjustment, such as a godfather relationship, very close family friend, etc. Some high offices such as Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Attorney, or Board member, which implicate the control or internal
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