Part I – Chapter 7

We abide by a Member Code of Conduct

As a member of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, you agree to abide by our Member Code of Conduct.


Purpose

As we join together to advance the work of LWV Minnesota, we believe it is important to establish a Member Code of Conduct so that we have a common understanding and shared expectation of how we, a collective of individual members, will operate in the best interest of the organization.

Code

All members who join LWV Minnesota agree to the following:

  • Abide by the rules of the LWV Minnesota or the member’s local league as set out in its Bylaws, Mission Statement and Shared Values;

  • Uphold the reputation and good standing of LWV Minnesota;

  • Act with integrity, show respect to others, and value alternative points of view;

  • Refrain from any behaviors or actions that are harassing, physically threatening, or physically or verbally abusive toward any LWV member, employee of LWV, or any attendee at any LWV sponsored function or event;

  • Do not commit LWV Minnesota to any action unless authorized to do so;

  • Refrain from making any statement on behalf of LWV Minnesota or purport to represent LWV Minnesota through any public medium, including digital social media, unless specifically authorized to do so by LWV Minnesota’s President;  

  • Act within the boundaries of relevant legislation;

  • Refrain from using the position of membership to unfairly benefit themselves; 

  • Pay membership fees on a timely basis as part of continued membership.

Policy

LWV Minnesota reserves the right to review any membership for validity and conformity to the Code of Conduct and other applicable policies. If a member fails to meet the expectations in this Code of Conduct or other applicable policies, LWV Minnesota, in its sole discretion, will decide on the appropriate action to take, up to and including disassociation of membership. Local LWVs should bring all membership concerns to LWV Minnesota for resolution.

LWV Minnesota reserves the right to update, replace or rescind this Member Code of Conduct policy as well as develop additional policies as may be warranted. By applying for membership with LWV Minnesota, members indicate acceptance and agreement with these terms of membership.

Approved by the LWV Minnesota Board of Directors January 24, 2017.

Member Code of Conduct Enforcement Rules:
https://www.lwvmn.org/member-code-of-conduct-enforce

 

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