It is the responsibility of Officers, co-opted members of the Committee and other persons appointed to act on behalf of the Morris Federation to:
Act within the Constitution and Standing Orders and the law.
Act in the best interests of the Morris Federation as a whole – considering what is best for the organisation and its members and avoiding bringing the Morris Federation into disrepute.
Manage conflicts of interest effectively – understanding what constitutes a conflict of interest, declaring and resolving such conflicts.
Respect confidentiality – understand what may and may not be made public (and how, and when), and the use of the Chatham House Rule.
Attend meetings or give apologies – considering other ways of engaging if regularly unable to attend committee meetings.
Prepare fully for meetings and complete agreed actions – reading papers, querying anything you don’t understand, thinking through issues in good time, completing actions agreed in a timely fashion.
Actively engage in discussion, debate and voting – contributing positively at and outside meetings, listening carefully, challenging sensitively, handling disagreement professionally and avoiding conflict.
Act jointly and accept a majority decision – making decisions collectively, standing by them and not acting individually unless specifically authorised to do so.
Work considerately and respectfully with all – respecting diversity, different roles and boundaries, and avoiding giving offence.
I understand that I am expected to honour the content and spirit of this code.
Signed:
Name:
Date:
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Current Officers should sign once the code is agreed and if it changes.
New Officers should sign on their appointment or at their first committee meeting.
Co-optees (etc.) should sign on their appointment.
Last updated: January 2024
