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Code of Conduct

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This document has not yet been formally adopted.

Code of Conduct

Effective: To be set upon final approval and publication.

Draft Status: This Code of Conduct is draft v0.1, pending legal review and formal adoption. It has not been attorney-reviewed and has not been formally approved.

1. Overview

This Code of Conduct defines conduct standards for all participants in Florida Principles PAC public programs, events, volunteer activity, community participation, and public-facing collaboration. It applies to participants acting in PAC spaces or representing themselves in connection with PAC activities.

Leadership roles and volunteer participation are privileges that may be conditioned on maintaining conduct standards, trust, and accountability. Separate internal officer, board, volunteer, ethics, and employment rules may impose additional obligations.

2. Expected Conduct

All participants are expected to:

  • Act honestly and in good faith in all PAC-related activities
  • Treat others with respect and professionalism
  • Maintain clear separation between their personal views and any authorized PAC statements
  • Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose role limitations when relevant
  • Protect nonpublic or confidential information appropriately
  • Comply with applicable law in all PAC-related activities

3. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited:

  • Threats, harassment, or intimidation of any person
  • Discriminatory abuse or conduct based on protected characteristics
  • Fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of PAC resources
  • Unauthorized public statements made in the name of the PAC
  • Retaliation against any person for raising a good-faith concern
  • Violations of other participants' privacy rights
  • Persistent disruptive behavior in PAC events or spaces
  • Any unlawful activity in connection with PAC activities

4. Reporting a Concern

Participants may report conduct concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be submitted through the Contact page at floridaprinciplespac.org/contact. Include the nature of the concern, the date and context, and any relevant supporting information. Participants who make reports in good faith will not face adverse consequences for doing so.

5. Review and Response

Reported concerns will be reviewed. Possible responses include:

  • Coaching or guidance
  • Formal warning
  • Removal from a specific event or space
  • Suspension of participation rights
  • Termination of volunteer access
  • Referral to another governance process
  • Legal consultation for serious matters

Participants are expected to cooperate with reviews, preserve relevant information, and respect confidentiality while a review is pending.

6. Appeals

A participant may request review of a conduct decision by submitting the facts, the decision being challenged, and the requested outcome. Appeals may be limited where safety or legal concerns require immediate action.

  • Community Guidelines
  • Moderation Policy
  • Terms of Use

8. Changes to This Code

We may update this Code of Conduct from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date.

9. Contact

For conduct-related questions or to report a concern, please use the Contact page at floridaprinciplespac.org/contact.

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