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CODE OF CONDUCT
PURPOSE
To foster a professional environment; to inculcate in its membership respect for each other and the Club; and to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the Club’s reputation, standing, and influence in the community, the Executive Board (the “Board”) of the Republican Women’s Club of Mason County (the “Club”) establishes the following Code of Conduct:
CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Without prejudice to its privileges and responsibilities under the Bylaws, the Board enumerates the following non-exhaustive list of behavior that may, at the Board’s discretion, be cause for termination of membership in the Club:
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Physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harassment or threats of harassment against the Club or any Member, Guest, Speaker, or Host Facility including Owner or Staff.
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Fraud, libel, or slander against the Club or any Member, Guest, Speaker, or Host Facility including Owner or Staff.
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Unethical or illegal behavior inside or outside Club activities that impugns the reputation of the Club or any Member, Guest, Speaker, or Host Facility including Owner or Staff.
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Embezzlement of Club funds or the use of Club funds for purposes that have not been approved by the Board.
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Misuse of real or intangible Club property (e.g., personal data of Members) for non-Club-related purposes.
STANDARDS OF DECORUM
The Club recognizes the need to demonstrate tangible respect for its Members, Guests, Speakers, Host Facilities, and itself. As such, the Club expects its members to act in a congenial yet professional manner while engaged in Club-related activities. Deviations from this standard of behavior may result at the discretion of the Board, in a member being denied entry to an event or asked to leave, and in the revocation of membership privileges, without refund of dues.
ENDORSEMENT POLICY
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Endorsement Policy is to establish clear, transparent, and fair procedures for evaluating and endorsing candidates, ballot measures, and legislation that align with the mission and values of the Republican Women’s Club of Mason County (“the Club”).
2. Eligibility for Endorsement
The Club may consider endorsing:
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Candidates for local, state, or federal office.
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Ballot measures or propositions.
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Legislation or policy initiatives.
A candidate or measure must be relevant to the geographic area or policy priorities of the Club.
3. Requirements for Candidates Seeking Endorsement
Candidates requesting endorsement must:
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Participate in a Question & Answer session if requested.
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Disclose any conflicts of interest or major campaign contributors upon request.
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Agree to allow the Club to publicly announce the endorsement if granted.
4. Voting Procedures
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The Executive Board (EBoard) will present the recommendations for endorsements to the membership for a vote of approval.
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Voting Method: Votes may be taken by:
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In-person show of hands.
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Secret ballot (at the discretion of the EBoard).
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Threshold for Endorsement:
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Endorsements require a majority affirmative vote of those voting.
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“No endorsement” is an available option.
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5. Conflicts of Interest
Members must disclose any personal or financial conflicts of interest before participating in endorsement decisions.
Board members and officers must recuse themselves from deliberations where a conflict exists.
6. Revocation of Endorsement
The Club may revoke an endorsement if the endorsed candidate or measure:
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Contradicts the Club’s stated values,
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Engages in misconduct, or
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Requests withdrawal of the endorsement.
Revocation requires the same voting threshold as endorsement.
7. Use of Club Name
Once endorsed, candidates may publicly reference the Club’s endorsement.
Unauthorized use of the Club’s name, logo, or branding is prohibited.
8. Amendments to the Policy
This policy may be amended with a three-fifths vote of the Executive Board.