The new sample IRS Conflict of Interest Policy might address some of this.

Some groups may have a prohibition against doing business with any board member - or even any parent - in their PTO, I think more of us are concerned about proper disclosure of information that affects related decision-making.

The type of craft/home business fair you describe is fairly popular and relatively low effort for a group to host. It offers the opportunity for many different vendors to participate. What would be wrong with the president being included?

In my mind, she would have the right to raise the suggestion as a PTO member and disclose her interest as a vendor, but she'd have to abstain from any vote or from influencing the decision in her role as president.

Conflict of interest policies don't necessarily prohibit transactions/activities. They are supposed to ensure that all pertinent information - including any conflict of interest - is presented and considered when making the decisions.

Every one of us-if we belong to a 501c3- has something written in our bylaws forbidding us from profiting (enuring) from our organization.

Does anyone have an article in their by-laws that prohibits PTO officers from profiting from a fundraiser/conflict of interest?

Our president wants to have an evening where we invite venders such as Tupperware, Creative Memories etc. The only thing is that the Pres recently became a consultant for a home party business and I think plans to participate as one of the vendors.

Any help would be appreciated.