{"id":9594,"date":"2014-01-19T04:18:59","date_gmt":"2014-01-19T04:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acteba.com.au\/wp\/?page_id=9594"},"modified":"2014-01-19T04:18:59","modified_gmt":"2014-01-19T04:18:59","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acteba.com.au\/wp\/?page_id=9594","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Purpose of the Code of Conduct<\/span><\/p>\n

The Code of Conduct aims to ensure our core values, good reputation and positive\u00a0behaviors and attitudes are maintained. It assists us in ensuring that every\u00a0person involved in our sport is treated with respect and dignity, and is safe\u00a0and protected from abuse. This policy also ensures that everyone involved in\u00a0our sport is aware of his or her legal and ethical rights and responsibilities.\u00a0As part of this commitment, the ACTEBA will take disciplinary action against\u00a0any person or organization bound by this policy if they breach it.<\/p>\n

2. Code of conduct<\/span><\/p>\n

The ACTEBA requires every individual and organization bound by this policy\u00a0to:<\/p>\n

– Treat all persons with respect and courtesy and have proper regard for their\u00a0dignity, rights and obligations;<\/p>\n

– Comply with the ACTEBA’s constitution, rules and policies including this Code\u00a0of Conduct;<\/p>\n

– Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport;<\/p>\n

– Comply with all relevant Australian laws (Federal and State), particularly\u00a0anti-discrimination laws;<\/p>\n

– Be responsible and accountable for their conduct.<\/p>\n

3. Individual Responsibilities<\/span><\/p>\n

Individuals bound by this policy are responsible for:<\/p>\n

– Making themselves aware of the policy and complying with the standards of\u00a0conduct outlined in this policy;<\/p>\n

– Complying with all other requirements of this policy;<\/p>\n

– Co-operating in providing a discrimination and harassment free sporting environment;<\/p>\n

– Understanding the possible consequences of breaching this policy.<\/p>\n

The ACTEBA aims to provide a sport environment where all those involved in its\u00a0activities are treated with dignity and respect, and without harassment or discrimination.<\/p>\n

The ACTEBA recognizes that all those involved in its activities cannot enjoy\u00a0themselves, perform to their best, or be effective or fully productive if they
\nare being treated unfairly, discriminated against or harassed because of their\u00a0sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, race, age, disability, homosexuality,\u00a0sexuality, transgender, religion, political belief and\/or industrial activity.<\/p>\n

The ACTEBA prohibits all forms of harassment and discrimination not only because\u00a0it is against the law, but because it is extremely distressing, offensive, humiliating and\/or threatening and creates an uncomfortable and unpleasant environment.<\/p>\n

Descriptions of some of the types of behavior which could be regarded as harassment\u00a0or discrimination are provided in the Appendix. If any person feels they are\u00a0being harassed or discriminated against by another person or organization bound\u00a0by this policy, please refer to our complaints procedure outlined in our by-laws.<\/p>\n

4. Complaints Procedures<\/span><\/p>\n

The ACTEBA aims to provide an easy to use, confidential and trustworthy procedure\u00a0for complaints based on the principles of natural justice. Any person may report\u00a0a complaint (complainant) about a person\/s or organization bound by this policy\u00a0if they reasonably believe that a person\/s or a sporting organization has breached\u00a0this policy. A complaint should be reported to the Core Executive of the ACTEBA\u00a0within 48 hours of the incident occurring.<\/p>\n

All complaints will be dealt with promptly, seriously, sensitively and confidentially\u00a0if requested. Complaints will be dealt with at the next Executive meeting or\u00a0can be heard by the Core Executive alone, on request, if the matter is sensitive\u00a0or embarrassing.<\/p>\n

5. Vexatious Complaints & Victimizations<\/span><\/p>\n

The ACTEBA aims to ensure our complaints procedure has integrity and is free\u00a0of unfair repercussions or victimizations. If at any point in the complaint\u00a0process the ACTEBA Core Executive considers that a complainant has knowingly\u00a0made an untrue complaint or the complaint is vexatious or malicious, appropriate\u00a0action may be taken, which may include disciplinary action against the complainant.<\/p>\n

The ACTEBA will also take all necessary steps to make sure that people involved\u00a0in a complaint are not victimized by anyone for coming forward with a complaint\u00a0or for helping to sort it out. Disciplinary measures will be imposed on anyone\u00a0who victimizes another person for making a complaint<\/p>\n

6. Forms of Discipline<\/span><\/p>\n

If an individual or organization to which this policy applies breaches this\u00a0policy, one or more forms of discipline may be imposed. These may include making\u00a0a verbal or written apology, being suspended or de-registered.<\/p>\n

7. Drug Policy<\/span><\/p>\n

As the ACTEBA is affiliated with the Australian Eight Ball Federation, we are\u00a0also bound to have a no drugs in sport policy. Members
\nof the ACTEBA may be asked at any time to be drug tested.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Appendix<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Abuse<\/b> is a form of harassment and includes physical abuse, emotional\u00a0abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and abuse of power. Examples of abusive behavior\u00a0include bullying, humiliation, verbal abuse and insults.<\/p>\n

Discrimination<\/b> means treating or proposing to treat a person less favorably\u00a0than someone else in certain areas of public life on the basis of an attribute\u00a0or personal characteristic they have. The relevant attributes or characteristics\u00a0are:<\/p>\n

– Age<\/p>\n

– Disability<\/p>\n

– Marital Status<\/p>\n

– Parental\/carer status<\/p>\n

– Physical features<\/p>\n

– Political belief\/activity<\/p>\n

– Pregnancy<\/p>\n

– Race<\/p>\n

– Religious belief\/activity<\/p>\n

– Sex or gender<\/p>\n

– Sexual orientation<\/p>\n

– Trade union membership\/activity<\/p>\n

– Transgender orientation.<\/p>\n

Some States and Territories include additional characteristics. Requesting,\u00a0assisting, instructing, inducing or encouraging another person to engage in\u00a0discrimination may also be discriminatory conduct.<\/p>\n

Harassment<\/b> is any type of behavior that the other person does not want\u00a0and does not return and that is offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening.
\nThe behavior is unwelcome and of a type that a reasonable person would recognize\u00a0as being unwelcome and likely to cause the recipient to feel offended, humiliated\u00a0or intimidated.<\/p>\n

Unlawful harassment includes the above but is either sexual or targets a person\u00a0because of their race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexuality or other characteristic.<\/p>\n

Whether or not the behavior is harassment is determined from the point of view\u00a0of the person receiving the harassment. The basic rule is if someone else finds\u00a0it harassing then it could be harassment. Harassment may be a single incident\u00a0or repeated. It may be explicit or implicit, verbal or non-verbal.<\/p>\n

Natural justice incorporates the following principles:<\/p>\n

– a person who is the subject of a complaint must be fully informed of the allegations
\nagainst them<\/p>\n

– a person who is the subject of a complaint must be given full opportunity\u00a0to respond to the allegations and raise any maters in their own defense<\/p>\n

– all parties need to be heard and all relevant submissions considered irrelevant\u00a0matters should not be taken into account<\/p>\n

– no person may judge their own case<\/p>\n

– the decision maker\/s must be unbiased, fair and just<\/p>\n

– the penalties imposed must not outweigh the ‘crime’<\/p>\n

Sexual harassment<\/b> means unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behavior of\u00a0a sexual nature which makes a person feel humiliated, intimidated or offended.\u00a0Sexual harassment can take many different forms and may include unwanted physical\u00a0contact, verbal comments, jokes, propositions, display of pornographic or offensive\u00a0material or other behavior that creates a sexually hostile environment.<\/p>\n

Sexual harassment is not behavior based on mutual attraction, friendship and\u00a0respect.<\/p>\n

Victimizations<\/b> means subjecting a person or threatening to subject a\u00a0person to any detriment or unfair treatment because that person has or intends\u00a0to pursue their rights to make a complaint under this Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Purpose of the Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct aims to ensure our core values, good reputation and positive\u00a0behaviors and attitudes are maintained. It assists us in ensuring that every\u00a0person involved in our sport is treated with respect and dignity, and is safe\u00a0and protected from abuse. This policy also ensures that everyone involved … <\/p>\n

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