MYC Code of Conduct Policy
Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) is one of the premier yacht clubs in Victoria and as such enjoys a reputation as an inclusive sailing and recreation club. Membership includes rights and obligations and is a privilege which carries with it a responsibility to uphold our reputation at every opportunity, and not to engage in conduct that brings the Club and other members into disrepute or is contrary to the Constitution and By-Laws of MYC.
There are many users of the MYC facility and Members, Guests, and Visitors of MYC have a duty to ensure that they cause no adverse impact on any of these stakeholders because of their actions at MYC or in the wider community.
The Club will not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment, abusive behaviour towards members, use of illegal/performance enhancing drugs, or drunken conduct.
Breach of this code of conduct by any Member will be investigated and an appropriate course of action will be taken by the Governance Sub-Committee, in accordance with clause 13 of the Constitution, Discipline of Members.
Any Guest, Visitor or Stakeholder breaching this code will be asked to leave the premises.
Any Guest, Visitor or Stakeholder who persistently breaches this code of conduct will be asked to stay away indefinitely.
Boat names that are considered by the General Committee to be in breach of clause 12 of the Code of Conduct Policy shall be required to change.
There are many users of the MYC facility and Members, Guests, and Visitors of MYC have a duty to ensure that they cause no adverse impact on any of these stakeholders because of their actions at MYC or in the wider community.
The Club will not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment, abusive behaviour towards members, use of illegal/performance enhancing drugs, or drunken conduct.
Breach of this code of conduct by any Member will be investigated and an appropriate course of action will be taken by the Governance Sub-Committee, in accordance with clause 13 of the Constitution, Discipline of Members.
Any Guest, Visitor or Stakeholder breaching this code will be asked to leave the premises.
Any Guest, Visitor or Stakeholder who persistently breaches this code of conduct will be asked to stay away indefinitely.
Boat names that are considered by the General Committee to be in breach of clause 12 of the Code of Conduct Policy shall be required to change.
Having regard to generally held community standards in the conduct of members and administration of the club; Members, Guests and Visitors must:
- Behave in a manner that maintains and enhances the reputation and standing of the MYC;
- Abide by all applicable local laws, regulations, and sailing-specific rules.
- Adhere to the principles of fair play within the Rules of Sailing, of the Club and the spirit of competition;
- Respect the rights and dignity of other Members, Visitors and Stakeholders;
- Provide a safe and inclusive environment in which every person is protected and free from discrimination, harassment and abuse, including but not limited to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or ability;
- Not engage in inappropriate conduct including the use of offensive language, and gestures that are demeaning to others;
- Prioritize the safety of yourself, others, and the equipment always, by following established safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear and adhering to sailing rules and regulations.
- Respect the decisions of Club Officials;
- Respect the physical property of the Club and of Members;
- Report all acts of unethical behaviour to Management or General Committee Members;
- Not jeopardise the health and safety of Members, Staff and Visitors;
- Not have boat names that denigrate a person, or group of people based on gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.
Media Policy
Members who publish comments or speak to the public media are not to denigrate the club, its members or administration.
The MYC member app is for members to communicate socially, share sailing stories/results/photos all within respectful content guidelines.
The MYC member app is NOT to be used as a platform for;
Any of the above content on the MYC member app will be immediately removed by the app’s administration.
If you wish to voice your opinion or discuss any issue, please communicate directly to the Club Manager to bring the issue to the General Committee's attention.
The MYC member app is for members to communicate socially, share sailing stories/results/photos all within respectful content guidelines.
The MYC member app is NOT to be used as a platform for;
- Complaints of any kind;
- Criticising the club's policies and procedures;
- Any breach of the MYC constitution;
- Bad language or post of an aggressive or abusive nature;
- Inappropriate comments of any kind.
Any of the above content on the MYC member app will be immediately removed by the app’s administration.
If you wish to voice your opinion or discuss any issue, please communicate directly to the Club Manager to bring the issue to the General Committee's attention.
