code of conduct
Code of Conduct Diane Mae Ltd
1/// PRACTICAL
To attend all bookings.
Prepare for the bookings by studying book of the night, job brief.
Brief by the supervisor prior to the job for complete clarity.
Arrive on time. Stay to the end.
Participate fully in the job.
Listen to what others have to say and keep an open mind.
Contribute positively.
Be concise.
Help others concentrate on the job. Discourage side conversations.
Have the best interests of the attendees in mind at all times.
Draw attention to any unusual behaviour that may arise in the job.
Fulfil any responsibilities assigned to you and report back on your progress at the job conclusion.
2/// BEHAVIOUR
Treat each other with respect.
Avoid offensive or insensitive comments or language.
Respect confidentiality.
Avoid bringing Diane Mae Ltd and related clients into disrepute.
Express dissent where necessary, but avoid conflict.
3/// LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Diane Mae employees must:
Be active – you cannot be a dormant, you are liable for the decisions others make whilst working on behalf of Diane Mae Ltd.
Act jointly – an individual has no powers on their own unless they have been specifically given them by Diane Mae Ltd or Client.
Act constitutionally (and within the law) – make sure that you act within the powers and objects (remit) set out in Diane Mae Ltd's constitution. Including following this constitution on how jobs are run.
Act in the interests of the beneficiaries – put yourself in the beneficiaries’ position and make decisions that are best for them.
Act reasonably and honestly – remembering to minute discussions and debates so that your reasonableness can be demonstrated.
Have a duty of care – act prudently and reasonably.
Not benefit personally – unless allowed specifically in the constitution or by law.
Avoid conflict of interest – manage actual conflicts of interest through a written process/policy and elsewhere avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest.
4/// THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE
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Selflessness: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other benefits for themselves, their family or their friends.
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Integrity: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.
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Objectivity: In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, Employees of Diane Mae Ltd should make choices on merit.
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Accountability: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
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Openness: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.
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Honesty: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
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Leadership: Employees of Diane Mae Ltd should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.