Introduction

A. The Code of Ethics is the supreme law of the Foundation, containing all site-wide procedures and regulations. 

B. Unless specifically established otherwise, the Code of Ethics applies to all departments, divisions, and/or any other official bodies within the Foundation.

A. The contents within the Code of Ethics must be enforced by the Foundation's enforcement bodies according to jurisdiction laws.

• The Ethics Committee High Command has the final say in the interpretation of the contents. 

B. Department Command is required to ensure that all of their departmental policies and procedures comply with the Code of Ethics and must enforce this framework within the authority of their department.

C. Where the Code of Ethics explicitly mandates ratification of departmental regulations deviating from the Code of Ethics, such ratification must be obtained from the Ethics Committee High Command or the O5 Council. Any such provisions not so ratified shall be deemed null and void. 

D. The Ethics Committee and the O5 Council shall ensure that all applicable departments and subdivisions follow all procedures and regulations established within the framework.

A. The Ethics Committee is responsible for consistently maintaining the Code of Ethics. Amendments may only be made through the following bodies:

• A simple majority vote from the O5 Council; or

• A simple majority vote from the Ethics Committee.

B. Amendment proposals may be created by the Administrative Department, which is subject to review by the O5 Council after they are passed.

C. The O5 Council may overturn any amendment that the Ethics Committee publishes in the Code of Ethics.