RPCAG Code of Conduct

Parent-Carers must observe this Code of Conduct when attending RPCAG meetings and representing RPCAG at meetings. This is a common sense list of guidelines of expected behaviour that will be acceptable to all.

All members shall agree to abide by the RPCAG Code of Conduct and failure to do so will result in the member being asked to resign from RPCAG.

1. To remember you are representing RPCAG and all parent-carers of children and young people with a disability and additional needs up to the age of 19.
2. You are not representing and should not refer to or seek to promote your own child or young person, your personal aims, or own organisation.
3. To be friendly and courteous to all present, not to make rude or sarcastic comments, and not to shout to make your point.
4. To treat others with dignity and respect and allow all the opportunity to comment and finish speaking, and not talk over other people.
5. To be honest, open and not judgmental. You can still be seen as a ‘critical’ friend.
6. To speak through the Chair and follow and respect the Chairs guidance.
7. To follow the Agenda and observe any time limits. This can be achieved by keeping to the point and being interested and listening to others to reach effective decisions and actions.
8. As representing RPCAG you will be accountable for your actions.
9. Do not talk about people you do not know and do not say anything detrimental about someone if they are not present to defend themselves.
10. To appreciate that others attending will have roles and responsibilities and certain duties they will have to adhere to and perform.
11. Everyone should be treated equally, with no abusive, or discriminatory language.
12. Representatives for RPCAG should be properly prepared for the meeting by reading all the relevant papers and bringing them to the meeting. They should be punctual and if possible stay for the whole meeting. Expenses will be met by RPCAG
13. At any meeting, any individual’s right to confidentiality shall be respected.

Breach of Code of Conduct

1. If a member demonstrates they have broken a RPCAG Code of Conduct they will be warned by the Chair if it happens again they will be asked to leave the meeting.
2. If the member continues to ignore the RPCAG Code of Conduct the Chair will ask the meeting to vote to ask the person to leave the meeting.

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