b'Draft code of conductASEG newsExcept where public safety is at risk, aThe possible sanctions that mayFor non-members, banishment from Members privacy is to be strictly observed,apply for breaches of the code ofall future ASEG events.and the matter treated confidentially. conduct. The delegated members of the Federal The details of the allegation will be firstThe person(s) who will investigate theExecutive will recommend to the established by the delegated members ofalleged breach. Directors what, if any, sanction(s) will the Federal Executive through an informalbe applied. The Directors, managing interview with the person/s reporting theThe person(s) who will decideany potential conflicts of interest alleged breach/s and the Complainantwhether a breach has occurred. appropriately, will then agree to the (if they are separate people). It shouldrecommended sanctions(s) or amend as be established what the ComplainantsHow the process will be conducted. per their discretion.preferred process is, either formal orThe Respondent will then be provided aIt is noted that the respondent has informal, and this should be taken intoreasonable time (usually seven workingthree opportunities to provide input or consideration by the delegated membersdays) to respond to the allegationcommenton the investigation of the of the Federal Executive. in writing and have their responseallegations against them. They may considered in the assessment andrespond to the:A formal process shall be undertakensanction process.based on: Specific allegations against them.If at any time the details of the alleged The seriousness of the allegations breach/s change, including if additionalEvidence that emerges during the Whether the allegations constitute adocuments, materials or witnesscourse of the investigation and the pattern of behaviour over a period ofstatements are provided to the delegateddelegated members of the Executives time. members of the Federal Executive theninterpretation of that evidence.this information will be included in the The preferred process of thenotification to the Respondent, or theProposed sanctions.Complainant. notification to the Respondent will be updated. Once an investigation has occurred Any alleged criminal activity will beandthe Directors have made a decision reported directly to the Police. as to the actions resulting from the Assessment process alleged breach, both the Respondent If an informal process is to beand the Complainant will be notified in followed, it will adhere to the high- The details of the allegation will thenwriting.level process outlined in Figure 1. Thebe assessed by the delegated members following outlines the detail regardingof the Federal Executive and it willDocumentation and privacythe formal process. be established whether the code of conduct has been breached andDocumentation plays an important to what degree of seriousness. Thepart of the process bearing in mind Investigation process delegated members of the Federalthat at all stages, all persons involved Once the decision has been made toExecutive will use all informationin an alleged breach of conduct must undertake a formal process, the facts ofavailable. have their privacy protected. The the allegation will be established throughFederal Executive committee will formal interviews with the Complainant,Sanction process formally record the incident to ensure person/s reporting the allegation andthat the responses and outcomes other witnesses as required. One ofIf it has been established that the codeof the investigation are adequately the delegated members of the Federalof conduct has been breached, then thedocumented for future reference if Executive will be responsible for takingRespondent may be subject to imposedneeded. Access to these documents will notes during these interviews that willsanctions. Sanctions may include, but arebe restricted to the Federal Executive form the basis of the formal notice to thenot limited to: committee.Respondent with respect to the nature ofSecure storage of this documentation the alleged breach and the elements ofA reprimand/warningthe code of conduct that they are allegedRemoval from committee positions/ is important, as it will allow the Federal to have breached. titles (e.g., Fellow, if applicable). Executive to review previous records to see whether similar incidents have occurred Once the nature of the allegedCancellation of membership for a setpreviously, and to assist local Divisions breach has been established, it willperiod of month(s)/year(s) dependingand branches with identifying continued be the responsibility of the delegatedupon the severity of the code ofbreaches of the code of conduct.members of the Federal Executive toconduct breach - the Respondent may notify the Respondent in writing andThis document will be updated reapply at the end of this sanctionperiodically with improvements and inform them of: period.changes to ASEG policies.The nature of the alleged breach.Termination of membership andASEG Directors The elements of the code of conductexpulsion from the ASEG - with noEmma Brand, Kate Robertson, Leslie that they are alleged to have breached. future prospects for reapplication. Atkinson and Yvette Poudjom DjomaniJUNE 2021 PREVIEW 8'