We, the Members of the Beaverlodge Agricultural Society accept our individual and collective duty to participate unselfishly.
We commit to:
Serve the Agricultural Society by making decisions that best suit the interests of the Agricultural Society and the community it serves.
Prepare and participate in order to add value to the organization at all general meetings and functions.
Honour each other during and outside of meetings, appreciating the value and diversity that each other's experience and perspective bring to our organization.
Speak positively of the Agricultural Society so that our Board, staff, and the public receive a clear, consistent, honest message that honours our organization. Respect of any information learned during our participation as members.
Avoids conflict of interest by informing the Board whenever there is perceived conflict and abstaining from motions, discussions or decision-making.
Uphold commitments by understanding the Agricultural Societies bylaws, being informed and supporting the plans set by the Board, ensuring the objectives of the Agricultural Society are being accomplished.
Seek excellence by investing in personal and organizational development and growth.
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Appendix 2
Board and Staff Code of Conduct
1. The Beaverlodge Agricultural Society expects their Directors and Employees to conduct themselves in an ethical and businesslike manner and to display decorum in group and individual behaviour.
2. Directors and staff should be committed to the mission & vision statement, the philosophy of the society, know the appropriate policies and be willing to support them externally
3. Board Members must not exert any individual authority over the Society except as stated in the Ag Society's policies.
a. Individual Board Members do not have any authority to speak for the Society when
they interact with staff, the public, the press and other entities unless granted this
authority by the whole Board.
b. Board Members must not make any judgements of staff performance except if the
performance is officially assessed against the Society policies.
4. Directors and staff are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest to the Board & refrain from participating in motion, discussion or decisions with respect to those matters
5. Directors are expected to attend Board meetings and those who are absent from consecutive three (3) meetings in a year will have their circumstances reviewed by the Executive
Committee
6. Immediate family members cannot work in a permanent full time or part time paid position for the Beaverlodge Agricultural Society
7. Directors must treat as confidential any information obtained as a Director about the society, including members, employees and volunteers
8. Director and staff deal with outside entities or individuals, with clients and staff, and with each other using fair play, ethics and straightforward communication.
9. Directors and staff will not accept tips, gratuities or rewards from any sponsor or contributor.
Directors and staff must not participate in draws or ticket sales.