Accepted: September 17, 2025 

Larchmont United Neighborhood Association (LUNA) 

Code of Conduct 

Adopted by the Board of Directors September 17, 2025

The Larchmont United Neighborhood Association (LUNA) is a community-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering connection, improving safety, and championing community advocacy efforts in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. To ensure a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment, all members, volunteers, and program participants are expected to uphold the following standards: 

1. Respect and Civility 

● Treat fellow members and participants with courtesy and professionalism. 

● Disagree constructively—refrain from personal attacks, harassment, or inflammatory language. 

● Embrace diverse perspectives and collaborative discussion. 

● This expectation applies in person, online, and in digital community spaces hosted by LUNA.

2. Good Faith Participation 

● Engage in LUNA activities with honesty and constructive intent. 

● Participation should reflect a genuine commitment to the organization’s mission and programs. 

● Activities designed to misrepresent LUNA, disrupt its programs, or intentionally divert its resources or momentum away from its mission are prohibited. 

3. Integrity and Transparency 

● Represent yourself truthfully in all LUNA-related activities. 

● Avoid misrepresenting LUNA’s positions, actions, or affiliations. 

● Board and committee members must disclose leadership roles or significant affiliations with other organizations with overlapping jurisdictions and/or that may have positions contrary to those of LUNA, to avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest. 

4. Confidentiality and Trust 

● Regard the privacy of other members and respect internal LUNA communications. 

● Respect the roles and processes of LUNA committees, task forces, project teams, and the Board. 

● Confidential Information may not be redistributed, repurposed without express Board 

● approval, except where required by law. 

● Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: 

● Draft agendas, meeting notes, or minutes not yet approved for public release. 

● Internal discussions or deliberations prior to an official decision. 

● Personal contact information of members, program participants, volunteers, or residents. 

● Strategies, advocacy plans, or partnership negotiations not yet authorized for public sharing. 

● Committee structure and functioning, including internal communications, role assignments, and early-stage proposals 

● Event planning and preparation materials, including vendor discussions, budgets, logistics, or draft promotional content before official release. 

● Public-facing communications (such as approved minutes, newsletters, public meeting announcements, or event promotions) are not considered Confidential Information and may be freely shared. 

5. Compliance with Bylaws and Policies 

● Observe the rules outlined in LUNA’s bylaws and any program-specific guidelines. 

● To participate in official LUNA leadership or committee roles, you must be a LUNA member in good standing, including payment of membership dues. 

6. Mission Alignment 

● All members and participants are expected to support LUNA’s mission of community connection, safety, and advocacy. 

● Repeated conduct that substantially undermines these goals may result in review under the Accountability process. 

7. Accountability 

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in: 

1. First Instance – Verbal or written warning from the Board. 

2. Continued Issues – Review by a subcommittee of the Board, which will provide the member an opportunity to respond before making recommendations. 

3. Final Step – Suspension or termination of membership if approved by a majority of the Board, consistent with Article 4, Section 8 of the Bylaws. 

Appeals: Any member subject to suspension or termination of membership may appeal to the full Board at the next scheduled meeting. 

8. Shared Responsibility 

By becoming a LUNA member, or by participating in LUNA programs, events, or committees, you agree to uphold this Code of Conduct and contribute to a productive, inclusive, and mission-aligned community environment.