June 20, 2024
ACC Westchester-Southern Connecticut (ACC) is committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at its events. Events sponsored by ACC will be governed by ACC’s Code of Conduct for Events and the safety and conduct rules of the venue.
This Code of Conduct applies to anyone involved in an ACC Westchester-Southern Connecticut sponsored event, including all ACC Westchester-Southern Connecticut 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 Westchester-Southern staff or Director
- Behavior lacking in 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.
If someone is engaged in Unacceptable Conduct, please report the circumstances as soon as possible, so that effective, appropriate action can be taken.
To report Unacceptable Conduct at an event, contact lee.cushman@accglobal.com or the Chapter President‘s office.
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 events
- Revoking ACC membership
- Referral to local law enforcement
