Proposed Code of Conduct
In the past, groups of artists would group together to share ideas and help one another with the many things that went into their particular trade. They created a general Code of Conduct to govern their association and trained newcomers as apprentices and Journeymen. These associations were called Guilds, The guild was made up by experienced and confirmed experts in their field of handicraft. It is my proposal that we form this kind of association for Island Movie Productions.
Below is an draft of my proposal for our Code of Conduct for Island Movie Productions Guild. The precepts start with the responsibility of every member and then add on further responsibilities for Officers, Grand Officers or Founders, and The Guild Leader. Let me know what you think, I am not married to any of this and welcome your input! Thanks, Penny
Code of Conduct: Precepts for the Island Movie Productions Guild Officers and Members:
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As a Member of The Island Movie Production Guild, I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the following precepts: I Will:
· 1. Show great respect for my fellow members I will look for the best in everyone; I will not gossip about others' errors and faults. If I have a problem with someone, I will make the time to discuss it with them in a calm and adult manner.
2. I Work together with other member for the benefit of all, I will be giving; I will not cheat or steal others property or ideas.
I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the aforementioned precepts and I accept the following as my duties as a Grand Officer:
1. To, whenever humanly possible, make myself available for voters meetings, and to keep my head when those around me have lost theirs, literally (well at least in movie magic) and figuratively.
2. Whenever an issue arises it is the responsibility of a grand officer to deal with the issue in a timely fashion. If the grand officer is unable to do so, they must escalate it to the guild leader.
Code of Conduct for Guild leader:
I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the aforementioned precepts and I accept the following as my duties as Guild leader:
As a Member of The Island Movie Production Guild, I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the following precepts: I Will:
· 1. Show great respect for my fellow members I will look for the best in everyone; I will not gossip about others' errors and faults. If I have a problem with someone, I will make the time to discuss it with them in a calm and adult manner.
2. I Work together with other member for the benefit of all, I will be giving; I will not cheat or steal others property or ideas.
- 3. I will do what I know to be right. I will actualize harmony; I will not speak in anger.
- 4. I will be truthful and honest at all times. I will manifest truth; I will not lie.
- 5. I will take full responsibility for my actions; we are all on the same team. I will not elevate myself and blame others.
- 6. It is my responsibility to report UNRESOLVED issues with members, no matter the rank of the member, to either an officer, grand officer or the guild leader as soon as possible.
- 7. By signing this document, I am declaring that I have no ulterior motives, i.e.
- a. It is not my intention to disrupt the harmony of Island Movie Productions Guild in anyway
- b. I will not create drama of any kind unless I am the screenwriter.
- c. I will keep all Guild projects and the Projects of my fellow member’s secret. I will not reveal any ideas, techniques or other intellectual property without express written permission of the owner.
- d. I will keep my criticism of others work constructive and between myself and the person or persons in question.
- Additional Precept for Officers:
I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the aforementioned precepts and I accept the following as my duties as an officer: - 1. To recruit new members in the spirit of our precepts and assure to the best of my abilities that new members will be made aware of our Code and are of a like mind.
- 2. It is the responsibility for every officer to help resolve issues between guild members, no matter the rank of the member; if they can't resolve the issue on their own they must escalate the matter to a grand officer or the guild leader as soon as possible.
I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the aforementioned precepts and I accept the following as my duties as a Grand Officer:
1. To, whenever humanly possible, make myself available for voters meetings, and to keep my head when those around me have lost theirs, literally (well at least in movie magic) and figuratively.
2. Whenever an issue arises it is the responsibility of a grand officer to deal with the issue in a timely fashion. If the grand officer is unable to do so, they must escalate it to the guild leader.
Code of Conduct for Guild leader:
I realize that it is my responsibility to up hold the aforementioned precepts and I accept the following as my duties as Guild leader:
- 1. To make myself available for all meetings, whenever humanly possible and to carry out the decisions as the majority rules in the Circle of the Officers and Grand Officers and members.
- 2. To update all information as it becomes available and keep the Website Blog up to date.
- 3. To insure a majority vote is obtained, with a minimum quorum of 5 members present or polled for votes.
- 4. When an issue arises that involves an officer or grand officer, the Guild Leader, at her/his discretion, can temporarily demote said individual until such time as an investigation is completed.
- 5. When an issue arises that needs to be investigated, the Guild Leader should endeavor to conduct the investigation, or designate a Grand Officer to investigate, in as timely a manner as possible.
