INK 26_D9780 Code of Conduct

The District 9780 "Code of Conduct" document has been passed by the District Board and clubs are invited to include the document in all new member packages from now on. This is the text of the document:
ROTARY D9780 - CODE OF CONDUCT
The Rotary D9780 Code of Conduct sets the standard of behaviour expected of all Rotarians, partners and volunteers in District 9780 and is underpinned by Rotary’s Guiding Principles and the Four Way test. It is designed to ensure that all Rotarians and volunteers are aware of their obligations and responsibilities.
As a Rotarian or volunteer in Rotary District 9780, I will;
  • Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviours and activities,
  • Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
  • Conduct all of my personal, business and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
  • Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings.In particular,
    • I will not act unlawfully by discriminating against any Rotarian, volunteer or member of the public on the basis of age, gender, marital status, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation , mental or physical ability, political or religious beliefs, social background or health
  • Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society
  • Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others and to improve the quality of life in my community
  • Honour the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavour or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians. In particular,
    • I will represent Rotary International in a positive light;
    • I will support an environment in which all persons are safe from emotional, physical, verbal and sexual abuse; and
    • I will respect other’s rights to privacy and the confidentiality of their personal information.
  • Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.