Which policy governs conflicts of interest for DECA officers?

• A. National election policy.
• B. Local club constitution only.
• C. Social media policy.
• D. DECA Code of Ethics and related chapter policies on conflicts of interest.

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how conflicts of interest are regulated for DECA officers. The DECA Code of Ethics sets the baseline expectations for honesty, integrity, and avoiding actions that could improperly benefit an officer’s personal interests. Local chapters implement these standards through specific policies on conflicts of interest, including how to disclose potential conflicts, when to recuse oneself, and how to report concerns. This combination provides a clear, authoritative framework that governs officer conduct across both national guidelines and local practice.

Other options don’t fit as well because a national election policy focuses on how elections are run rather than how conflicts of interest are managed; a local club constitution may outline governance generally but often lacks detailed ethics and conflict procedures; a social media policy covers online conduct, reputational risk, and communications, not the core rules about conflicts of interest.