Policy 427 - Policy on Appropriate Event Conduct
The State Association is committed to providing a positive and rewarding experience for everyone associated with a State Association event.
For the purposes of this Policy, events shall include, but are not limited to, all State Association activities, meetings, conferences, classes, trainings, retreats, and networking events, whether held in public or private facilities (including those sponsored by organizations other than the State Association and held in conjunction with State Association activities, meetings, or events), whether conducted in person or on any virtual platform.
All attendees agree to abide by this Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct by virtue of their attendance at any State Association event.
All attendees, including without limitation, members, guests, speakers, exhibitors, and vendors, are expected to conduct themselves professionally, to use good judgment, and be respectful at all times while present at an Association event.
The State Association does not tolerate any inappropriate behavior, including harassment or discrimination in any form. Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to, harassment, whether written, verbal, physical or otherwise, including threatening or obscene language, unwelcome sexual advances, stalking, actions including strikes, shoves, kicks, or other similar physical contact, or threats to do the same, or any other conduct, statements, or images that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual or group based on a protected characteristic.
The State Association reserves the right to take any necessary and appropriate action against any attendee who violates this Policy on Appropriate Event Conduct, including, but not limited to, immediate removal from the event, prohibition from attendance at future State Association events, removal from a volunteer leadership role, whether elected or appointed, or expulsion from membership. (2024)