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National Bylaws, National Operating Procedures, AGO Leadership Structure, Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Standards, Policy Against Harassment, Harassment Report Form, AGO Discipline in Cases Regarding Sexual Harrassment
pdf-large-typeNational Bylaws-Adopted April 13, 1896, and as amended through August 26, 2021 by videoconference.

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pdf-large-typeResponsibilities of Elected and Appointed Officials

pdf-large-typeAGO Leadership Structure

pdf-large-typeCode of Ethics

pdf-large-typeCode of Professional Standards

Policy Against Harassment

Harassment Report Form

AGO Discipline in Cases Regarding Sexual Harassment

 

Financial Policies and Statements

pdf-large-typeAGO Investment Policies for Restricted and Unrestricted Funds

Please contact AGO National Headquarters to obtain financial statements of the American Guild of Organists

Antitrust Compliance

The AGO agreed to change its Code of Ethics, and will not adopt or encourage its Members to follow or enforce any Code of Ethics provision relating to limitations on competition by organists or choral conductors to provide services, including price competition, that does not comply with the FTC Decision and Order.

 FTC Settlement Statement


Federal Trade Commission Press Release May 26, 2017

Strategic Planning Survey 2019

Presentation of 2019 Membership Survey Results by 2b Communications

AGO Past, Present and Future Member Profile
Complete Survey Report
Survey Digest
Member Survey Report on Demographics, Communications & Training
Member Survey Report on Participation in Guild Offerings and Perceived Value of Membership
Member Survey Report on Members’ Professional Activity and Employment
Long-Range Planning Task Force Documents
Long Range Planning Task Force: General Conclusions and Action Recommendations
Long Range Planning Task Force: Statistical Analysis
Long Range Planning Task Force: General Comments
Long Range Planning Task Force: Comments for Committees

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pdf-large-typeReport of the Task Force on Digital Inclusiveness

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pdf-large-typeRegional Councillors Timeline

pdf-large-typeGuidelines for the National Nominating Committee

pdf-large-typeGuidelines for Regional Nominating Committees

pdf-large-typeAGO Acronyms in Common Usage

pdf-large-typeDigital Signature Form

pdf-large-typeTime Sheet

pdf-large-typeInstallation of Officers

pdf-large-typeTravel and Reimbursement Policies

pdf-large-typeRegional and District Officer Reimbursement

pdf-large-typeRegional and District Officer Reimbursement

 

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A Young Person’s Guide to the Pipe Organ

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