BHAF Committee Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT – BHAF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

On election to the BHAF Committee, members agree to:

• Support and work towards BHAF’s primary aim of achieving the goals of the Brighton and Hove Allotments Strategy, representing the interests of its members.
• Support BHAF in upholding the principles of inclusion and diversity and ensuring that no member is discriminated against on the basis of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
• Declare or draw attention to any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in attending a committee meeting or in acting on behalf of BHAF.
• Engage constructively and respectfully in committee discussions, listen carefully, challenge sensitively and avoid conflict.
• Respect committee and individual confidentiality, and not share internal discussions with outside parties without authorisation from the Chair – while not using confidentiality as an excuse to avoid disclosing matters that should be transparent and open.
• Fulfil any responsibilities assigned at committee meetings and report back regularly on progress.
• Raise any concerns or grievances in the first instance with the Chair.