Code of Conduct

General:

 

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to uphold SPBASA’s values, and to create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone associated with SPBASA; protected from inappropriate behaviour as described in the ‘Definitions’ given below.

 

This Code of Conduct is deemed to have been agreed to upon admission to, or continuation of SPBASA membership.

 

This Code of Conduct applies to all SPBASA sanctioned public events (Gatherings, competitions, etc.), internal events (calls, meetings, communications in general, etc.), and property (intellectual and physical, owned or controlled by SPBASA).

  

Definitions:

 

Discrimination involves less favourable treatment of a person on the basis of one or more personal characteristics.

 

Harassment is any unwelcome conduct, verbal or physical, that intimidates, offends or humiliates another person on the basis of one or more personal characteristics.

 

Bullying is a repeated action (or an action occurring as part of a pattern) of an individual or group, directed at a person or group of persons, that creates a risk to physical, emotional or mental health and safety.

 

Disloyal competition is any practice resulting in another member’s damaged property (physical or intellectual), identity or art.

 

Assault is when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person.

 

Members:

 

All Association members, individuals and officials are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that ensures the integrity and professionalism of the Association. Members are thus responsible and accountable for their behaviour.

 

Members have the right to report and submit disciplinary breaches to the Executive Committee. If the violation includes criminal activity, members must additionally report the disciplinary breaches to the local law enforcement authorities.

 

Members have the obligation to comply with any decisions and/or disciplinary measures imposed under this Code of Conduct.

 

Disciplinary sanctions:

 

When a breach in discipline is reported, the Executive Committee will review the evidence before presenting the case to the Board with its recommendations.

 

The Board is empowered to deal in disciplinary terms with any member who has committed a violation of the Association’s rules or an act aligned with the ‘Definitions’ given above, and to impose disciplinary measures as deemed necessary.

 

Disciplinary sanctions must be based on the disciplinary breach(es) committed, the evidence presented, and the gravity of the breach(es).

 

Possible sanctions that may be taken include:

 

Any member affected by a sanction imposed by the Board due to a disciplinary breach, has the right to appeal the sanction. After analysing the appeal, the Board will make a final decision.