Starting in 2020, NWA is introducing a Code of Conduct for its members. This is being done as an interim measure as the Club Constitution is rewritten to be adopted at the 2020 AGM. Any members signing on for 2020 will need to agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct.
NWA Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct applies
to all members of the Nunawading Wargames Association Inc. (hereafter “NWA”,
the club or club) regardless of position or status. The purpose of the Code of
Conduct is to state the expected standards of members’ behaviour so that any
person has an opportunity to enjoy any club meeting or public event involving
the club.
NWA exists to so that
members may enjoy the hobby-related and social opportunities provided by
membership. All members are to behave in a sensible non-threatening manner to
all others, appreciate and respect the values and beliefs of other members and
visitors, and behave in a manner that does not bring the name of NWA into
disrepute. Any public disrepute generated by a club member reflects on NWA and
subsequently all other club members.
At NWA Meetings and
events:
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Every NWA meeting and event is a public meeting because NWA legally
functions as a social club open to attendance by visitors, so members are
expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to public events.
·
Exclusionary language such as racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic
comments or slurs, or public displays of bigotry will not be tolerated.
·
Acts such as unnecessarily heated arguments, shouting, insults, abuse and
violence are not acceptable behaviour from NWA members.
·
NWA members asked to moderate their language or behaviour have an
obligation to do so.
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Physical violence on any occasion will be reported to appropriate legal
authorities.
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The club accepts that respectful behaviour can vary based on a person’s
cultural, spiritual and/or community background, and it is expected that
members will be sensitive to such issues and be willing to adapt their
behaviour accordingly. While NWA accepts a range of behaviour from its members
the club requires members in a public space be considerate of others.
At Public Events and in
public places:
·
Member are acting on behalf of NWA when participating in a public event
(including, but not limited to, community festivals, NWA Games events and
gaming conventions), they wear NWA attire (name badge, clothing with club logo,
etc.), or they act in a manner which indicates a connection with NWA.
·
NWA members are expected to conduct themselves in manner which promotes
a good reputation of the club. Language, behaviour and interaction with each
other and the public must be respectful and considerate.
·
Members may encounter members of the public whose behaviour is critical
or hostile towards the member, the club and/or hobby. In such instances NWA
members will not exacerbate the situation. Should a situation escalate, the NWA
member is expected to contact appropriate authorities (e.g. event security or Police)
and not take matters into their own hands. Should a situation escalate to the
point of violence then NWA members are expected to behave in a manner that is
legally appropriate.
NWA meets at venues that have a Victorian Liquor Licence must adhere to
Responsible Service of Alcohol laws. Should a representative of the venue make
a request of a NWA member under these regulations it is the responsibility of
that member to comply.
Breaches of this Code
of Conduct may be reported to and will be addressed by the club Management Committee
and can result in disciplinary action, including a retraction of membership.
Last updated: 29/11/2019
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