Balmain Public School P+C Association Code of Conduct: Ethical Guidelines for Members, Lecture notes of Ethics

Download Balmain Public School P+C Association Code of Conduct: Ethical Guidelines for Members and more Lecture notes Ethics in PDF only on Docsity! Balmain Public School Learn – Live – Lead BPS P+C Association Code of Conduct 2018 Balmain Public School P+C Association Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct applies to all financial members, volunteers and employees (‘Members’) of Balmain Public School (‘BPS’) P+C Association while undertaking any role or activity related to the BPS P+C Association. The Principles The Code of Conduct is based on the following fundamental ethical principles: Respect for the Law BPS P+C Association Members, in common with all citizens, are under the jurisdiction of the laws of the State and the Commonwealth and are obliged to observe such laws. Respect for all Persons BPS P+C Association Members are expected to treat students, school staff, and all members of the community equitably with dignity and respect. This involves, but is not limited to, the following:  Tolerance of the views held by others which are different from your own  Courtesy and responsiveness in dealing with others  Fairness in supervising and dealing with other members  Making decisions that are procedurally fair to all people according to the principles of natural justice  Not discriminating on grounds such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ability, cultural background, religious status, marital status, age or political conviction  An awareness and respect for cultural difference  Engaging in rational debate allowing for alternative points of view to be expressed  Not engaging in behaviour that might reasonably be perceived as harassment, bullying or intimidation Integrity BPS P+C Association Members should be honest in carrying out their duties and avoid conflicts between their private interests and their P+C responsibilities with respect to:  Personal relationships  Financial relationships  Receipt of gifts  Outside work  Use of confidential information obtained in the course of P+C duties  External activities and public comment