Ground Rules for Meetings

  1. This must be a safe space
  2. Do not make assumptions about anyone else’s background, identity, beliefs, etc
  3. Assume the best in each other. We must have one another’s back
  4. Step up / Step back
  5. Let each other speak without interruption
  6. Give credit where credit is due
  7. Be responsible for your participation
  8. Non-essential technology silent

Code of Conduct

Members of Carlsbad Democrats (the Club) are expected to conduct themselves respectfully, ethically, responsibly. The Club shall strive to create a more open, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for every member and shall not tolerate any forms of harassment or discrimination. We value respect, integrity, teamwork, service, and partnership.

The following Code of Conduct shall be followed by all members of the Club:

1. A member shall conduct oneself with civility and respect towards all other members and Democratic candidates.

2. A member shall not support or avow a preference for a candidate who is a member of a different Party, or support or avow a preference for a candidate who has no party preference (Unless there is no Democratic candidate in that race).

3. A member shall not disparage other members, the Democratic Party, or Democratic Candidates. Disparagement shall be defined as:

a. The publication or communication of false and injurious statements that are derogatory of the candidate, the candidate’s family.

b. The publication or communication of slurs, epithets, name calling, threats or obscene gestures to or about a Democratic candidate.

4. A member shall not engage in harassment. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

a. Slurs, epithets, name calling, ridicule, threats or obscene gestures

b. Inappropriate or profane images in public spaces

c. Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following of persons or witnesses of harassment

d. Unwelcome advances

e. Coercing inappropriate sexual or other conduct in exchange for a benefit

f. Retaliation against complainant or witnesses to harassment

g. Advocating for, or encouraging the above behavior

5. A member shall not discriminate against nor use discriminating language on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, medical condition, immigration status, physical appearance, military or veteran status or the status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking.

6. A member shall abide by the principles embodied in the Code of Conduct when engaging in electronic communications, including on social media and social networking sites.

7. A member shall observe and abide by the rules of order and shall maintain decorum during meetings.

8. All members must disclose any conflict of interest in all mail, email, social media, social networking sites or any other digital communication primarily directed to members of this Club. Verbal disclosure of any conflicts of interest must be made when addressing the Club, the Executive Board, or any other official meetings in whole or in part of The Club, and during all in-person and telephonic communications.

9. A member shall not engage in any actions detrimental to the Club.

10. Members who violate the code of conduct while speaking at any meeting shall forfeit their speaking time. Members who violate the code of conduct or otherwise breakdown the order of a meeting may be ejected from any meeting of This Club. Members who violate the code of conduct at any point as a member of the Club may be subject to censure, suspension or removal pursuant to Article III (Vacancies and Removals), Section 8 of the San Diego County Democratic Party Bylaws.