The intent of this document is to provide the
opportunity for qualified Chaîne members to seek elected
office in a positive and equitable environment. Each
candidate for National Office is urged to sign these
principles.
It is imperative that Confrérie de la Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs follow democratic principles, including the
rights and freedoms to seek and hold office. No action,
written, oral, or otherwise shall be taken that will
interfere with the right of every individual qualified
to seek election to any office at any level of the
organization. In addition, no action shall be taken that
will interfere with the right and duty of any local
member or national council member to vote solely as his
or her conscience and best judgment dictates, and no
actions shall be taken which might impinge upon the
powers, duties, authority and responsibilities of local,
regional, or national officers.
To ensure that the democratic principles are preserved
and to protect the personal integrity of its members and
the integrity of the organization itself:
1. No individual member, bailliage, region or other
group shall engage in any activity or campaign by use of
threats, restrictions, intimidations, pressures, or
other unethical means which would or might prevent or
dissuade any individual member from competing in any
nomination or election process at any level or from
exercising his or her voting franchise in any particular
manner.
2. No person or entity shall publish or distribute
defamatory remarks, malicious and derogatory charges, or
false or libelous statements about any candidate.
3. At National and Regional Chapitres and Assemblages
held after the date for filing has passed, and at the
sole discretion of the Meeting Chair, space, if
available, shall be made available for candidates to
meet their constituents and disseminate literature, and
speeches will be allowed providing all candidates are
given the same opportunity and are properly notified.
Campaign speeches and the dissemination of literature
are not allowed at Chaîne-sponsored events or trips
unless they are National and Regional Chapitres and
Assemblages.
In keeping with the spirit of La Chaine, campaigning for
office at all levels should be a positive. To ensure
that Chaine political campaigns are conducted in a
positive manner:
1. All communications and activities endorsing a
candidate, either by the candidate or by supporters of
the candidate, shall focus on the candidate’s Chaîne
accomplishments, positions and future plans, and
personal qualifications for office. Endorsements shall
not be used without permission of the endorser.
2. All activities, publications, letters, speeches and
conduct of campaign participants shall be represented in
a standard of excellence reflecting credit on the
organization.
3. Activities in support of candidacy for Chaîne office
shall be conducted in an ethical manner. The candidate
is accountable for the conduct of his/her campaign, and
is responsible for keeping the activities of supporters
within the established policies and guidelines.
Adopted by the Board of Directors April 17, 2004.
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