Code of Conduct
The NZ Police Council of Sport has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all members and is to apply in every aspect of sport and recreation under the auspices of the NZPCoS.
Three guiding principles of the Code of Conduct
Confidence: All members have a right to expect the highest standards of conduct, values and ethics together with fairplay, professionalism and sportsmanship from all members of the NZ Police Council of Sport including volunteers, officials and employed staff.
Member's rights: As all members of the police council of sport are either current or previous employees of the NZ Police, as such, any obligations and responsibilities placed upon them at work should be reflected in their conduct on or off the sports field.
Personal Behaviour
In any sporting context members are expected to:
- Exercise honesty, courtesy and fairplay when participating with fellow members of the council and members of the public;
- Not sexually harass nor discriminate on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, race or religion or political conviction, impairment, age or family responsibility when dealing with fellow members or the public;
- Be careful and honest in the use of Council property, funds and services;
- At all times be professional in representation of the Council;
- Decline the offer of valuable gifts. For the purpose of this code, gifts to not include items regarded as souvenirs or mementos such as cuff links, pens, ties, books, stationery or any non cash item valued at less than $50;
- Decline any fee, favour, reward, gratuity or remuneration in connection with any official duties which may be perceived as compromising the performance as a member of the Council. We will not accept a gift if it is intended to influence decisions about how work is done or goods are purchased.
Public Comment
From time to time members may be approached by the media for comment. Members are required to note the nature of the inquiry without making comment and refer it to the event organizer. Code coordinators may comment where it is appropriate to discuss an event, but sensitive matters should be referred to the management committee Chairman.
Conflict of Interest
Conflicts of interest arise when members are influenced, or may appear to be influences, by personal interests when attending sporting events.
If a situation arises where a family member, friend or associate or an organisation we represent in a voluntary capacity may be a beneficiary of a decision or action of which we are part, it is our responsibility to openly declare the situation to the management committee.
Where we think our interests might conflict, the Chairman should be advised immediately in order to facilitate a resolution. In doing so it is important to note there is an expectation that any conflict of interest will be resolved in favour of the Council interest.
Relevant Legislation and Documentation
Any Act of Parliament relevant to sporting organisations including volunteers are required to be complied with, together with:
- NZ Police sworn and non sworn code of conduct;
- NZ Police Council of Sport Rules; and
- National Sporting Organisations and accredited organisations code of behaviour for participants and officials.
The above documents serve as a foundation for the standards of behaviour expected of the members of the NZ Police Council of Sport.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct describes the standards of behaviour expected of all members of the NZ Police Council of Sport.