Code of Conduct

The role of the steering group is to carry out the day-to-day business of WANA in an efficient, fair and reasonable way. 

In taking decisions on behalf of WANA, steering group members must always be aware of their responsibilities to represent all residents of Witherley and Atterton. 

All steering group members will comply with the constitution and all policies at all times. 

WANA will provide each new steering group member and volunteer with appropriate support and make them always feel welcome. 

Members of WANA shall conduct themselves in a manner that will not cause offence to others. Racist, sexist or inflammatory remarks or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. 

The chair of the steering group has the right to warn an offending member. If the offending member persists they will be asked to leave the meeting and not attend another meeting until further notice. The steering group must arrange a time and date for them to discuss the incident and decide on a course of action. 

The steering group must be transparent in the activities that they carry out. 

Personal interests of WANA steering group members 

WANA steering group members must never use their position to seek preferential treatment for themselves, their family or relatives. 

General 

Steering group members must never personalise issues and must be willing to recognise that everyone is entitled to express their opinion. 

A serious breach of any of the steering groups’ code of conduct may result in a steering group member being asked to resign. 

The steering group will make decisions based on their being a unanimous agreement or a simple majority of those present. Minority voters must be prepared to accept the majority decision. 

Steering group meetings must be held at times that are convenient to the majority of the steering group members. If a steering group member fails to attend three consecutive meetings without good reason they may be asked to resign from the steering group. 

A record of attendance will be kept for each meeting.