Club Directors

Board or Directors Code of Ethics:

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• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow Directors, Club Leaders and all Club members.
  - Within the context of a person’s position and responsibilities, treat everyone
    equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion.
   

• Be fair, considerate and honest.
  - All Directors and Committee members are deserving of equal say and
    attention.
   

• Responsibility of Directors is for the whole organisation.
  - Directors are elected “to provide overall direction and leadership for
    Society activities and services”.
   

• Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions.
  - Directors should attend all Meetings
  - Directors should be punctual and should not depart Meetings early.
  - Language, manner, preparation and presentation should display high
    standards.
  - Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism
  - Encourage fellow Directors to demonstrate the same qualities.
   

• Make a commitment to have a detailed understanding and knowledge of the entire organisation.
  - Improve their current knowledge and understanding of ASLSC by reading
    all relevant documents.
  - Seek continual improvement through ongoing education and training,
    whether offered or sought.
  - Maintain appropriate files.
   

• Operate within the rules and spirit of the SLSA, RLSSA, LSV and ASLSC.
  - Directors should be familiar with and follow the ASLSC Constitution, By-
    Laws and Policies.
  - Directors should be familiar with and follow SLSA, RLSSA and LSV policies
    and guidelines relevant to their position.
   

• Confidentiality is critical.
  - Directors should maintain confidentiality in accordance with adopted
    Policies.
   

• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards fellow Directors.
  - This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
   

• Refrain from any form of harassment.
  - This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment
    due to disability.
   

• Declare any potential Conflict of Interest.
  - Directors should declare any and all potential Conflicts of Interest(s) in
    accordance with adopted Policies.
   

• Expression of Concern.
  - Any concerns regarding the conduct of the Board Meetings should be
    directed without delay to the President.
  - Actions taken by Directors or Committee members should be directed,
    without delay to the relevant Vice President or to the President.
   

• Other Duties of Directors
  - Act honestly at all times.
  - Do not make improper use of information for personal advantage.
  - Do not gain by improper use of the position.
  - Duty of Care.
  - Directors should exercise a degree of skill and diligence that any ordinary
    person would expect a Director to take.
  - Directors should ensure obligations under the Corporations Act are met.
   

• Be a positive role model.