We believe that all allotment holders have a right to garden in an environment that is safe, inclusive and where all of us feel respected, valued and share a sense of belonging.
A code of conduct defines how people should act on a day-to-day basis. It reflects daily activities and operations, our core values and the overall culture of our Association
All members of the Association are expected to observe the following rules and behaviour.
Members must:
1. Work towards the good of both the Association and the allotment site in general, respecting and complying with the Association's tenancy agreement.
2. Have due regard for the security and wellbeing of others in the allotments; this includes showing respect for other people's plots and possessions;
3. Conduct activities and communications without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, race, ethnic origin, religion, age or disability;
4. Avoid abusive and inflammatory language, whether in person, by email, or by any other forms of communication, including social media;
5. Never make physical threats or behave in a manner intended to intimidate or bully another allotment holder or committee member and permitted guests.
6. Members should ensure that any permitted guests shall adhere to this code of conduct.
7. Avoid conflict of interest, in particular when carrying out one of the committee or supporting roles for the Association.
8. When leaving Committee roles for any reason, Committee Members must hand over their responsibilities without delay and in an orderly fashion.
Sanctions
If a member of Association should know of, or become aware of, any breach of this Code of Conduct by another member they are under an obligation to notify the Committee as soon as reasonably practicable of becoming aware of such a breach.
Any breach of the Code of Conduct brought to the attention of the Committee will be fully investigated. If found to have foundation, the Committee has the authority to terminate or suspend membership of the Association
If a Committee member was found to breach the Code of Conduct she / he cannot be reelected to the Committee for a period of 5 years.