5.2 and 5.3 Code of Coduct - Should board member on site reprimand?

[uberschnitzel]

There is some discussion on whether if someone on site is breaking the code of conduct if it is a board member's responsibility who is on site that should reprimand that person. What if there aren't any board members on site? This doesn't distinguish between members or non-members that are breaking these rules. Shouldn't members be self empowered to deal with non-members that are breaking the rules? It is their hackerspace. Also, shouldn't issues with a member be brought up to the whole board by the membership for evaluation and possible reprimand.

[zyphlar]

THESE ITEMS WERE PROPOSED AT THE BOARD MEETING BUT TABLED:

CHANGE s5.2 FROM:

In order to establish a welcoming social atmosphere, no member shall derogate, harass or otherwise troll another member during HSL functions, although civil debating over technical issues or the merit of works of science fiction is welcomed.

TO:

In order to establish a welcoming, safe, and productive workspace, nobody shall derogate, harass or otherwise troll others while participating in HSL activities whether physically or online.

CHANGE s5.3 FROM:

Violation of the Code of Conduct shall be reprimanded at the discretion of officers of the Board of Directors present at the location and time of violation.

TO:

If anyone engages in harassing or unexcellent behavior, members of the Board of Directors may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, banning, and revocation of membership without refund.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please ask the individual to stop, and contact the activity organizers and/or a member of the Board of Directors immediately. Please allow adequate time for a response before publicizing the issue.

[zyphlar]

Board discussion notes:

• good idea to add "board members can suspend a member onsite"
• bad idea to grand a board member the ability to ban; suggest removing "member of" with the idea that the board must ban (or someone authorized to act on behalf of the board)
• good idea to include wording about members being empowered to act against harassment
• bad idea to include "advice" in the bylaws; recommend limiting it to "what can you do" rather than "what you can't do, and here's advice about it."