34S, somewhat along the same lines as your proposal controlling insider selling, but taking a different tack, I've written to JH (on Friday, 7/5), suggesting that mgmt consider hiring an Ethicist full-time so as to be proactive in an area in which most
corporations are sadly lacking. Apart from filling
a post now regarded as increasingly essential (imo, given the current state of corporate affairs), it will disseminate an aura of responsibility and gravitas re our fledgling organization. It might even help inoculate us against potential slanderous attacks by shorters (as we grow) and others who might target us. (cf excel's post today).
IN a recent interview on the Lehrer NEWS Hour (PBS
stations), A Columbia University (teaching) ethicist
opined that ethicists are generally not being currently employed by corporations. While I consider
our current mgmt to be ethical, I believe it
would be the responsible and singular action to take were NVEI to add such a position to our mgmt team.
I also mentioned to John the possibility of our advising those who read NVC's self-description, at the end of each PR, of our having a corporate
ethicist (his/her roles and responsibilities available upon request).If you've got it, flaunt it!
I will advise the board of JH's reply.
hitimer