The Committee shall be responsible for implementing any disciplinary action against members deemed necessary following the outcome of an investigation conducted under the Campaign’s Complaints Policy.
Investigation Process
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The Campaign Committee shall be responsible for appointing a Nominated Officer to investigate any alleged breach of the Campaign’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, or of its other policies.
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The Nominated Officer will report back to the Committee following their investigation.
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The Committee will consider the Nominated Officer’s report and decide if disciplinary action is needed and if so, what form that should take.
Possible Disciplinary Outcomes
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Normally if the breach is the first of its kind and of a relatively minor nature, the individuals concerned will be requested to take the appropriate remedial action and would suffer no further consequences.
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A repeated breach, or a more serious incident may trigger the issuing of a verbal or written warning to those who deemed to be responsible for the breach.
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Very serious offences, or a repeat of a more serious incident, may result in suspension from some or all Leeds Cycling Campaign activities for a period of time, expulsion from the organisation and, if necessary, involvement of the Police.
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Appeals against the decision of the Committee may be made to a panel consisting of three members of Leeds Cycling Campaign appointed by the Leeds Cycling Campaign Chair. Individuals subject to disciplinary action will be able to attend an appeal meeting with a companion or representative and will be given a minimum of ten days notice of such a meeting.
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In extreme cases, the Committee may suspend or expel members from the Campaign with immediate effect.If the recommended outcome of a complaint is the expulsion of the member, the expelled member shall have the right of appeal to an Extraordinary General Meeting in accordance with clause 9.1. of the Constitution.
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The Campaign Chair (or acting deputy) shall be responsible for ensuring the fair conduct of disciplinary or appeal meetings and shall only have a casting vote.
11 July 2022