The Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) Tampa Bay Chapter
Code of Conduct at Events
ACC Tampa Bay is committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at its events. At ACC Tampa Bay sponsored events you must always treat others with respect and civility.
This Code of Conduct applies to all ACC Tampa Bay sponsored events and any related events or social gatherings. Events sponsored by ACC will be governed by ACC’s Event Code of Conduct.
This Code of Conduct applies to anyone involved in an ACC Tampa Bay sponsored event, including all ACC Tampa Bay employees, staff and volunteers, ACC members, attendees, guests, speakers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibiters, vendors and venue staff. This policy is subject to change without notice.
Unacceptable Conduct Includes:
- Violence, threats of violence, unwanted touching, or physical intimidation
- Disruptive behavior or bullying
- Verbal or written harassment on any basis, including sexual harassment
- Displaying inappropriate visual information
- Possession of weapons or illegal substances
- Behavior that is illegal
- Violation of the rules of the event or venue
- Failure to follow safety instructions of ACC Tampa Bay staff
- Any behavior that ACC Tampa Bay believes lacks respect or civility
Complaints
Contact local law enforcement or emergency services immediately if you notice a dangerous situation, threats of violence or someone in distress. To report ACC Tampa Bay Unacceptable Conduct at an event, contact a member of ACC staff as soon as possible or file a complaint at using the complaint form. You may make Complaints anonymously. Whatever information you can provide, including identifying witnesses, will be helpful. All reports will be kept as confidential as possible.
Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct
Unacceptable Conduct will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply at once.
Violations of this policy may result in:
- Removal from an event without refund or warning
- Banning from future ACC and/or ACC Tampa Bay events
- Revoking ACC membership
- Referral to local law enforcement
Internal Action Steps
If a host/moderator/staff member witnesses or is alerted to any unacceptable behavior by a meeting participant, they will immediately reach out to members of the ACC Tampa Bay Board via email - Tampabay@accglobal.com
The ACC Tampa Bay Board, or their designee, will review all allegations of violations of this Code of Conduct for Events and process according to its adopted procedures.
