Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures and Referrals
Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with
the problem at the time and place it occurs and in a
manner that members view as fair and impartial. The
professional staff that interacts directly with the members should be in charge of all disciplinary action in
the region with an emphasis on the member’s ability to
grow in self-discipline.
As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This
means that a member’s first violation will usually merit
a lighter penalty. In cases involving violent behavior, alcohol or drugs, the International organizational guidelines will serve as a mandate.
Penalties
Members who have violated the Code of Conduct may
be subject to the following penalties, either alone or in
combination. The professional staff member in charge
is authorized to impose the penalty, consistent with a
member’s rights and the organization’s objectives.
1.
Oral warning.
2.
Written warning to member.
3.
Written warning to parent(s) or guardian(s).
4.
Requirement to do community service.
5.
Removal from program or event.
6.
Suspension from future local, regional or
International programs.
7.
Requirement to plan a program related to the
code violated.
77