To support this, NEC has agreed the following statement that all local parties should adopt. If you think that your meetings aren’t as welcoming or effective as they could be, please contact us for support.
Statement on Party Conduct
As a Party, our co-operative values should be reflected in our actions as well as our policies.
All members should feel welcome and encouraged to participate, in meetings, events and on social media. There is no place in the Co-operative Party for intolerance or abuse.
To enable this, we will:
- Make meeting and events accessible and welcoming, encouraging maximum attendance and participation
- Conduct all meetings in a friendly and co-operative way, in accordance with the rules & standing orders and in a manner that enables all views to be heard
- Not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, colour, race, ethnic origins or religion, or any form of personal abuse in meetings or on-line.