Code of Conduct

1. General

It is an essential aspect of membership of the organization that all members agree to uphold the highest standards of conduct and ethics.

2. Specific Standards of Behavior

All Board, Committee, and General Members are required to adhere to the following code of ethics:

  1. To promote the positive public relations and public image of the organization.
  2. To embody respect for truth, honesty, politeness, and fairness in dealing with each other and the general public.
  3. To respect diversity including equal regard for ethnic, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religious, age, class, and disabled differences. Commit to reflect the diverse communities of SF Pride within the Board and the organization’s policies, procedures, and overall structure with a specific focus on underrepresented and marginalized communities in our region.
  4. To comply with the rules, policies, and procedures of the organization.
  5. To adhere to the privacy and confidentiality of information of the organization.
  6. To serve the organization without expectation of financial compensation or benefit to oneself, family, or domestic partner.
  7. To refrain from any action, word, or deed which may be construed as sexual harassment towards any other person.
  8. To refrain from disclosing any information to third parties which may be harmful to the organization, including Board members, Committee members, employees/staff, independent contractors, and General members.
  9. To fulfill all duties and responsibilities in a timely fashion to facilitate efficient workflow.
  10. At all times to behave in a polite and professional manner, both in meetings and outside of meetings (when representing the organization), respecting the views of others and the directions of the Chair of any meeting. Failure to do so is unacceptable to the organization and cause for removal. Commit to mutually-agreed upon standards and ethics for effective communication that honor the fullness and diversity of the communication styles in our community whenever representing the organization (in and out of meetings and events).
  11. Any intellectual property rights which may be created by the members while engaged in activities on behalf of the organization shall automatically belong to the organization and members shall do all such things as may be necessary to give effect to this provision.
  12. Upon the termination of the member’s membership of the organization for any reason, including without limitation termination by the organization for cause or without cause, the member shall promptly deliver to the organization all correspondence, manuals, orders, letters, notes, notebooks, reports, programs, proposals, and any documents and copies concerning the affairs and business of the organization.

3. Regulation & Interpretation

The Board, and/or Board of Inquiry (see policy A.18) convened in pursuance of a disciplinary action and/or grievance, shall regulate and interpret all matters herein and their decision shall be final.

4. Non-Compliance

In the event that the Board shall receive a written complaint, this shall be dealt with in accordance with the Disciplinary Action and Grievance Policy or similar policy from time to time in force.

5. Amendment

This code of conduct may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of a quorum of the Board.

Amended by the Board, April 7th, 2021

San Francisco Pride Celebration Committee, Inc.

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