​Delegates' Code of Conduct

Preamble:  This Code is designed to ensure that Delegates represent their housing groups and the SLNA with honesty, integrity and effectiveness, both during meetings and with the community at large.

Each Delegate shall:

* Be an active member of the SLNA, remaining informed and supportive of SLNA matters and ensuring familiarity with the SLNA by-laws and mandate, responding to emails as appropriate, volunteering when possible, attending SLNA Delegates Meetings, and sharing information between their housing group and the SLNA.

* Seek to be informed and supportive of SLNA matters and be familiar with the SLNA by-laws and mandate.

* Support the diversity of our community and not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation or housing group; abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

* Be respectful at all times of all community members, including delegates and meeting guests.

* Address concerns directly to the appropriate party(ies) and ask for clarification when necessary. 

Meeting Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of cooperation embodied in this Code.