1. Trustees must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the institution.
2. It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify himself/herself immediately whenever the appearance of a conflict of interest exists.
3. Trustees must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution.
4. A trustee must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in compliance with Iowa's Freedom of Information Act.
5. Trustees must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians to resist censorship of library materials by groups or individuals.
6. Trustees who accept appointment to the library board are expected to perform the duties and responsibilities of a trustee.

Endorsed by the boards of directors of the American Library Trustee Association and the Public Library Association, 6/85.

Members of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees are appointed by the city council of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and also are governed under city policy 1.11 titled Ethics.