Statement:
The most satisfying orchestral environment is one in which everyone participates in the spirit of mutual trust and respect. Harassment, of any type, is a form of discrimination that is offensive, undermines the integrity of relationships within the orchestra and causes serious harm to the productivity, efficiency and stability of our organization, and most importantly, is not aligned with our Core Values.
The objective of this policy is to define the ECO Code of Conduct.
Scope:
Applies to all members of Evergreen Community Orchestra.
Prohibited Harassment/ Behavior:
All ECO members have the right to an environment free from harassing conduct, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment. Harassment on the basis of a member’s personal characteristics may include any of the following:
Definitions of Harassment / Undesirable Behavior:
Responsibilities:
Reporting of Member Concerns:
The most satisfying orchestral environment is one in which everyone participates in the spirit of mutual trust and respect. Harassment, of any type, is a form of discrimination that is offensive, undermines the integrity of relationships within the orchestra and causes serious harm to the productivity, efficiency and stability of our organization, and most importantly, is not aligned with our Core Values.
The objective of this policy is to define the ECO Code of Conduct.
Scope:
Applies to all members of Evergreen Community Orchestra.
Prohibited Harassment/ Behavior:
All ECO members have the right to an environment free from harassing conduct, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment. Harassment on the basis of a member’s personal characteristics may include any of the following:
- Race, color, ethnicity, ancestry
- Religion
- Age
- Disability
- Sex / gender
- Marital status
- Military status
- Musical ability, style, execution
- Any other biases protected by local, State, or Federal Law
Definitions of Harassment / Undesirable Behavior:
- Persistent and/or unwelcome advice to anyone.
- Use of severe words, phrases, gestures or actions toward another person that can or will cause a hostile environment.
- Verbal taunting on any subject as outlined in Prohibited Harassment / Behavior.
- Outbursts and general disruptive behavior at rehearsal or performances.
- Dishonest or disparaging statements.
Responsibilities:
- The Conductor of the evening is responsible for maintaining member order and respectful behavior.
- The Conductor is responsible for member corrections.
- ECO compliance officer (Vice President) is primarily responsible for developing and periodically updating the Code. In addition, the compliance officer will investigate possible violations of the Code and ensure appropriate disciplinary or corrective action is taken when necessary.
- The compliance officer will report to the Board all concerns of code of conduct violations for a review and/or decision for disciplinary action.
Reporting of Member Concerns:
- Any member may file a complaint or concern with the compliance officer, regarding the prescribed Code of Conduct, either in person directly, by email or anonymously through the ECO website.
- Any member that is witness to a code violation or concern may report to the compliance officer, either in person directly, by email or anonymously through ECO website.
- Reporting of false information may be cited as a violation of the Code of Conduct.