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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>The affiliate board has read and aproved the Code Of Conduct.</DIV>
<DIV>We have forwarded to all on the NFBNJ distribution list and is posted
on
the state website.</DIV>
<DIV>Keep well.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo,
President
<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV>Raising Expectations To Live The Life We Want!</DIV>
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<H1 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center>Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></H1>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>I.
Introduction</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR:
black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The National
Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey is part of a nationwide community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. The
Federation knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you
or
your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because
low
expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can
live
the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. To help carry out
the
Federation’s vital mission, this Code of Conduct sets forth policies and
standards that all members, especially Federation leaders, are expected to
adopt
and follow.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>II.
Diversity Policy</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The National
Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey embraces diversity and full participation as core
values in its mission to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
blind. We are committed to building and maintaining a statewide organization
with local chapters and divisions that is unified in its priorities and
programs
and is directed by the membership. We respect differences of opinion,
beliefs,
identities, and other characteristics that demonstrate that blind people are
a
diverse cross section of society. Furthermore, the organization is dedicated
to
continuing to establish new methods of membership and leadership development
that reflect the diversity of the entire blind community. In promoting a
diverse
and growing organization, we expect integrity and honesty in our
relationships
with each other and openness to learning about and experiencing cultural
diversity. We believe that these qualities are crucial to fostering social
and
intellectual maturity. Intellectual maturity also requires individual
struggle
with unfamiliar ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be
challenged, and we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of
tolerance
and mutual respect in order to maintain a united organization. While we
encourage the exchange of differing ideas and experiences, we do not condone
the
use of demeaning, derogatory, or discriminatory language, action, or any
other
form of expression intended to marginalize an individual or group. The
National
Federation of the Blind does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of
race,
creed, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, genetic information,
disability, or any other characteristic or intersectionality of
characteristics.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>III.
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The National
Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of
race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, genetic
information, disability, or any other characteristic or intersectionality of
characteristics. Harassment on the basis of any of these characteristics
similarly will not be tolerated. Although this Code of Conduct establishes a
minimum standard prohibiting discrimination and harassment, nothing in this
Code
should be interpreted to limit in any way a person’s right to report abuse
or
harassment to law enforcement when appropriate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Sexual harassment is
prohibited by state and federal law and also will not be tolerated by the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. Complaints of harassment may
be
lodged by a female against a male, by a female against a female, by a male
against a male, or by a male against a female. Sexual harassment is defined
as
“unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, sexually motivated
physical contact, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a
sexual nature.” The following conduct is either considered conduct that by
itself is sexual harassment, or that has the potential risk of causing
sexual
harassment to occur, and this conduct is therefore
prohibited:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">unwelcome inappropriate
physical
contact or touching;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">repeating of sexually
suggestive
jokes/references/innuendoes and comments about an individual’s body/sexual
prowess/physical attributes/dress;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">the use of sexually
derogatory
language/pictures/videos toward/about another person;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">the use of inappropriate
sexual
gestures;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">sexually suggestive
propositions; and<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">explicit or implicit threats
that failure to submit will have negative
consequences.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Under this policy,
harassment can be verbal, written, or physical conduct that denigrates or
shows
hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his or her race,
color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information,
or
any other characteristic protected by law; or that of his or her relatives,
friends, or associates, and that a) has the purpose or effect of creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive environment; b) has the purpose or effect
of
unreasonably interfering with an individual’s performance or involvement in
the
organization; or c) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s
opportunities
for participation/advancement in the organization.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Harassing conduct
includes epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping; threatening,
intimidating or
hostile acts including bullying; denigrating jokes; and written or graphic
material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual
or
group that is placed on walls or elsewhere on the organization’s premises or
circulated by email, phone (including voice messages), text messages, social
networking sites, or other means.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>IV.
Social Media and Web Policy</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">All members of the
Federation, but especially officers and board members of the National
Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey as well as those in leadership positions such as
chapter and division presidents, should follow these recommended guidelines
when
making comments online, posting to a blog, using
Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube/Pinterest/Instagram/similar tools, and/or
using other platforms that fall under the definition of social
media:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Promote the mission and
branding
message of the organization in comments/posts.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Recognize that you are
morally
and legally responsible for comments/pictures posted
online.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Be aware that the audience
includes members and nonmembers of the NFB, both youth and adults,
representing
diverse cultures and backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Refrain from using
profanity/derogatory language.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Post/respond with integrity.
Though you may disagree with a post, be respectful and factual. Do not fight
or
air personal grievances online.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Do not post materials that
are
inappropriate for children/minors to view/share/read.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>V.
Conflict of Interest Policy</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Each NFB of New
Jersey
officer, board member, or chapter or division president (hereafter
Federation
leader) is expected to take appropriate responsibility to protect the
Federation
from misappropriation or mismanagement of Federation funds (including funds
of
the affiliate, chapter, or division in which the Federation leader assumes a
leadership role).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Each Federation
leader
is expected to disclose the existence of any potentially conflicting
personal
financial interest or relationship to the full National Federation of the
Blind
of New Jersey Board of Directors and seek its review and approval, as
specified
below. For example:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">A Federation leader must
seek
board review and approval of his or her receipt of salary or compensation of
any
kind from the Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or
division).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">A Federation leader must
seek
board review and approval of receipt by his or her spouse, parent, child,
sibling, or other close relative of salary or compensation of any kind from
the
Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or
division).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">A Federation leader must
seek
board review and approval of any ownership interest exceeding 5 percent in
or of
any salary, compensation, commission, or significant tangible gift from any
commercial venture doing business or seeking to do business with the
Federation
(including an affiliate, chapter, or division). This process will also apply
to
the review of such interests involving spouses, parents, children, siblings,
or
other close relatives.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">In reviewing matters brought
pursuant to this section, the officer or board member seeking state board
review
and approval will refrain from voting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Each Federation leader shall
take appropriate steps to avoid unauthorized or inaccurate appearances or
official endorsement by the Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or
division) of any product, service, or activity that has not been so
endorsed.
For example, because the Federation never endorses political parties or
candidates for elected office, any Federation leader participating in the
political process must take care to avoid creating an appearance of official
Federation endorsement.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>VI.
Policy While Interacting with Minors</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">For purposes of this
Code of Conduct and consistent with most legal standards, a minor is any
individual under the age of eighteen. While interacting with any minor, a
state
officer, board member, or chapter or division president (hereafter
Federation
leader) shall recognize that a minor cannot legally give consent for any
purpose
even if said minor is verbally or otherwise expressing consent. For example,
a
minor may say that he/ or she consents to physical interaction. However,
such
consent is not valid or legal and should not be accepted. A parent or
guardian
must be informed and consulted about any action requiring consent from the
minor. A Federation leader shall report any inappropriate interactions
between
adults and minors to the minor’s parents and law enforcement when
appropriate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>VII.
Alcohol and Drug Policy</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Although alcoholic
beverages are served at some Federation social functions, members and
Federation
leaders may not participate in any such functions in a condition that
prevents
them from participating safely and from conducting Federation business
effectively or that might cause embarrassment to or damage the reputation of
the
Federation. The Federation prohibits the possession, sale, purchase,
delivery,
dispensing, use, or transfer of illegal substances on Federation property or
at
Federation functions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>VIII.
Other General Principles</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">In addition to the
other
policies and standards set-forth herein, state officers, state board
members,
and chapter and division presidents (hereafter Federation leaders) shall
adhere
to the following standards:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Federation leaders shall
practice accountability and transparency in all activities and
transactions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Federation leaders shall
foster
a welcoming environment at NFB meetings, events, and conferences that is a
cooperative and productive atmosphere for all members and
nonmembers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Federation leaders shall
interact with NFB staff in a professional manner and follow proper channels
of
authority and communication.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Federation leaders shall
positively promote the NFB through verbal and written
communication.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Whenever possible,
Federation
leaders and members are strongly encouraged to handle conflicts or
complaints
involving other members privately, directly, and respectfully. Nothing in
this
standard is intended to limit a Federation leader’s or member’s right to
pursue
organizational change through appropriate methods or to limit anyone’s right
to
file a complaint for violation of this Code when
necessary.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>IX.
Violations and Complaint Procedure</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Violations of this
Code
of Conduct, after first being established through the process set-forth
below,
are subject to disciplinary action by the Federation. Such disciplinary
actions
may include but are not limited to counselling, verbal and/or written
reprimand,
probation, suspension or termination of officer/leadership duties, and/or
suspension or expulsion from the Federation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Any complaint for a
violation of
this Code of Conduct shall be filed with the state president. The state
president shall appoint a committee of no more than four persons to
investigate
the complaint and provide a recommendation for action or lack thereof. The
committee shall be comprised of persons not directly involved in the matters
being raised and who can be completely unbiased about the individuals and
issues
addressed in the complaint. Every effort shall be made to appoint a
committee
reflecting the broad diversity of individuals in the Federation. The state
president shall inform the national President in a timely fashion of any
complaints filed and report on the resolution of such
complaints.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Complaints shall be treated
as
confidential in order to protect the identity and reputation of the person
about
whom the complaint is filed and the person filing the
complaint.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">All complaints shall be
filed as
promptly as possible. Except under extreme circumstances, no complaint shall
be
accepted or investigated after a year from the time of the alleged violation
of
this Code.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Complaints that turn out to
be
false and used for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or retaliating
against someone will be subject to the same kind of disciplinary action
enumerated above.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in;
mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol; COLOR: black"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New
Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Any person dissatisfied with
the
resolution of a complaint may file an appeal with the National Federation of
the
Blind of New Jersey Board of Directors, which may, in its discretion, take
such
action as it deems necessary. If a person is still dissatisfied, such person
may
raise the matter to the national board of directors, which may, in its
discretion, take whatever action it deems necessary. No national or state
board
member shall participate in the consideration of an appeal under this Code
if
such board member is the subject of the complaint or if such board member
cannot
be completely unbiased, impartial, and fair while considering the
matter.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>X.
Minimum Standard</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">This Code of Conduct
is
intended to recite a minimum set of standards expected of Federation
members. It
sets forth the spirit that the Federation expects of all of its participants
toward each other and toward those who work with the Federation at all of
its
levels. It is intended to be interpreted broadly to instill a respectful,
cooperative, and welcoming spirit in members and in the activities of the
Federation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white"><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR:
black'>XI.
Federation Pledge and Acknowledgement of Code of
Conduct</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">I, (federation
leader),
pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of
the
Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to
support
the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
Constitution. I
further acknowledge that I have read this Code of Conduct and that I will
follow
its policies, standards, and principles.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Note: The Board of
Directors of the National Federation of the Blind unanimously adopted this
Code
of Conduct on January 26, 2018. In adopting this Code, the Board expressed
its
clear intent that this Code shall be reviewed annually or at any other time
as
necessary. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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