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CODE OF CONDUCT

Bendigo Umpires Association respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of all the lands on which we train and play.

We pay respect to their Elders past, present and future.

 

Bendigo Umpires Association are Committed to Child Safety

 Every person in the BUA community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.

 Bendigo Umpires Association is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered.

 We also seek to ensure the cultural safety of First nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with disability.

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PURPOSE

To establish an environment within the Bendigo Umpires Association that is free of bullying, harassment and discrimination, where people are respected, and diversity is embraced.

Scope

The Code of Conduct applies to all members. The policy also covers contact of any member with the public and officers of other organisations.

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DEFINITIONS

Harassment is defined as any form of behaviour that is not wanted and not asked for and that a reasonable person would have known would humiliate, offend or intimidate someone (Sex Discrimination Act 1984).

Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards a member, or group of members, that creates a risk to health and safety.

Member refers to all umpires, board members, general manager, kitchen staff, guardians, training participants and volunteers.

 

MEMBER BEHAVIOURS

Members will treat all people with courtesy and respect, recognising that there are legitimate differences in opinions, race, culture, religion, language, gender and abilities. This includes:

  • Treating members of the community with dignity and ensuring that neither offence nor embarrassment are caused,

  • Treating fellow member with respect, even when disagreeing with their views or decisions.

  • Ensuring punctual attendance at games and meetings,

  • Acting with courtesy towards all members and avoiding intimidating behaviour,

Members will always act with integrity and honesty:

  • Being honest in all dealings with the community and with other members,

  • Always acting with impartiality and in the best interests of the Bendigo Umpires Association as a whole,

  • Not acting in ways that may damage the Bendigo Umpires Association or its ability to exercise its functions,

  • Exercising reasonable care and diligence in performing their functions,

  • Members recognise that they hold a position of trust and will not misuse or derive undue benefit from their positions,

  • Keep personal information in confidence, including information gained through sources outside the Bendigo Umpires Association.

 

IMPLEMENTATION

Bendigo Umpires Association is committed to providing a safe working environment for all members free of harassment, bullying, occupational violence and victimisation, where individuals can perform their work free from distress or interference.

The Bendigo Umpires Association expects all members to behave in a professional manner and to treat each other with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to a professional code of conduct.

If you are aware of any instances of:

  • Offering or accepting bribes,

  • Improper disposal of property or equipment,

  • Misuse of information/material gained in the course of Bendigo Umpires Association duties,

  • The dishonest or improper use of a Bendigo Umpires Association position,

  • Attempts to hide fraud or corruption,

  • Any other corrupt or fraudulent activity.

 

We encourage all members who experience the above to report it to the board.

 

BREACHES OF THIS CODE

Penalties may be applied if this Code or any relevant law is breached. Depending on the nature of the breach, penalties may include disciplinary action (including supervision and termination of membership) and the laying of criminal charges.

Members who report a breach of this Code shall also have the support of the Bendigo Umpires Association.

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