OVERVIEW
At Latinos United for Conservative Action we require that all of our volunteers conduct themselves according to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and behavior when representing LUCA. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, full compliance with all legal obligations imposed by statute or any other source of law. This Code establishes the standards of behavior that must be met by all volunteers. Where these standards are not met, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. In cases where the breach involves serious misconduct, this may result in your expulsion from LUCA.
OPERATION
The purpose of this policy is to make it clear what LUCA expects from volunteers,, and volunteers are required to be familiar with and comply with the terms of this policy at all times. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including potentially being expelled from LUCA. To the extent that this policy describes benefits and entitlements for volunteers, they are discretionary in nature and are also not intended to be contractual. LUCA may unilaterally introduce, vary, remove or replace this policy at any time.
Compliance
Compliance with all LUCA and policies, procedures, rules, regulations and contracts; Compliance with all laws; Compliance with all reasonable and lawful instructions given by or on behalf of LUCA; To be honest and fair with LUCA members, leadership, co-host organizations and the general public and to treat them with courtesy and respect;
Action
To be faithful and diligent and actively pursue LUCAs best interests at all times; To volunteer in a safe and compliant manner and to observe all volunteer spaces' health and safety rules and responsibilities. Refraining from any discriminatory, bullying or harassing behavior towards LUCA members, leadership, co-host organizations and the general public, Organization management and the general public.
Communication
To not make any statements to the media about LUCAs internal operations, plans and procedures unless expressly authorized to do so by LUCA. We have a Media Team to handle all Media requests and they should be referred to our President, Melinda Ann.
Team leadership will report to the Executive Director and will provide all meeting minutes
We will have Teams in different regions of the States, not Chapters and they will be listed accordingly
Teams will follow the Executive Directors’ guidelines for the year
Teams will work with the Events Director when planning to create an event
Teams will be allowed to have different Leadership Roles if it helps with the growth for LUCA
LUCA Chats within the Signal App should only revolve around and exhibit LUCA Values:
- FAITH
- FAMILY
- COMMUNITY
- ACTION >>>>> ”AWAKEN THE SLEEPING GIANT”
- Anything other than what is listed will lead to immediate expulsion from the Chat
Teams will need to report to the Executive Director if the media reaches out requesting an interview and the Executive Director is to refer all media requests to our President.
Teams will be allowed to meet and follow rules of order when conducting meetings
Teams will comply with the code of conduct and support and represent well LUCAs vision
Teams will be allowed to decide where they meet for leadership meetings
Teams understand that they are NOT to speak to the Media and provide them the information to the State Executive Director and National Media Team.