Respect Within the framework of the legislative and policy requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination and the Prevention of Workplace Violence Policies, members will fulfill their responsibilities in ensuring that the Library is free from discrimination and harassment. No Member shall: Speak disrespectfully of any member of the Board, staff or volunteers. Use offensive words in meetings of the Board or against any Member. Speak in a manner that is discriminatory in nature based on an individual’s age, colour, ancestry, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity/expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Board meetings With the understanding that Library Board meetings are public and that their behavior affects the image of the Trillium Library, Board members shall: Not speak on any subject other than the subject in debate. Not disobey the decision of the Chair or of the Board on questions of order or procedure or upon the interpretation of the rules of the Board Use of Library Property and Resources Members will only use Library facilities, equipment, supplies, services or other resources for the business of the library. Privacy and Confidential Information Members will respect the privacy of others and will not disclose or release by any means to any member of the public, any confidential information acquired by virtue of their position within the library. Members will maintain this obligation even after leaving the Board. Conflict of Interest Within the legislative framework of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Board members will act in the public interest and not engage in conflicts of interest, either apparent and real. The duties and responsibilities to the Library should not compete with private interests, financial or otherwise and the interests of family, friends or associated organizations. Members will not accept payments to make referrals or to act as a paid agent before the Board or Board Committee. Political Neutrality Members will not use Library facilities, equipment, supplies, services (including staff services) or any other resources for election campaign or campaign-related activities. Members will not use a position of authority at the Library to compel staff or volunteers to engage in partisan political activities. Gifts Members will not accept or provide any gift or benefit where it may be, or perceived to be, in exchange for favour or influence. Exceptions: Small gifts (cards or edibles, such as chocolates or cookies) Advertising material (calendars, scratch pads, pens, t-shirts) Any hospitality or gift that has a monetary value under $100
Respect Within the framework of the legislative and policy requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination and the Prevention of Workplace Violence Policies, members will fulfill their responsibilities in ensuring that the Library is free from discrimination and harassment. No Member shall: Speak disrespectfully of any member of the Board, staff or volunteers. Use offensive words in meetings of the Board or against any Member. Speak in a manner that is discriminatory in nature based on an individual’s age, colour, ancestry, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity/expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Board meetings With the understanding that Library Board meetings are public and that their behavior affects the image of the Trillium Library, Board members shall: Not speak on any subject other than the subject in debate. Not disobey the decision of the Chair or of the Board on questions of order or procedure or upon the interpretation of the rules of the Board Use of Library Property and Resources Members will only use Library facilities, equipment, supplies, services or other resources for the business of the library. Privacy and Confidential Information Members will respect the privacy of others and will not disclose or release by any means to any member of the public, any confidential information acquired by virtue of their position within the library. Members will maintain this obligation even after leaving the Board. Conflict of Interest Within the legislative framework of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Board members will act in the public interest and not engage in conflicts of interest, either apparent and real. The duties and responsibilities to the Library should not compete with private interests, financial or otherwise and the interests of family, friends or associated organizations. Members will not accept payments to make referrals or to act as a paid agent before the Board or Board Committee. Political Neutrality Members will not use Library facilities, equipment, supplies, services (including staff services) or any other resources for election campaign or campaign-related activities. Members will not use a position of authority at the Library to compel staff or volunteers to engage in partisan political activities. Gifts Members will not accept or provide any gift or benefit where it may be, or perceived to be, in exchange for favour or influence. Exceptions: Small gifts (cards or edibles, such as chocolates or cookies) Advertising material (calendars, scratch pads, pens, t-shirts) Any hospitality or gift that has a monetary value under $100
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