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Membership in the North Queensland Party is your political insurance policy against neglect by governments. Although we are newly formed and gearing up for the next State election the threat we pose may not be underestimated.

 

Please also indicate whether you are interested in becoming an active member of the organisation.  We need people with passion to help attract members in each region. We will also need people with gumption and grit to offer themselves for election at the next State election, currently due in March 2012, just 18 months away and ideally representatives should be preparing themselves – getting a public profile etc – at least 12 months prior.

 

Please contact Beatrice Booth or your local branch manager if would like to play on active part using the contact details on this website.

 

Get involved now… Together we CAN make a difference to the sustainable long-term future of North Queensland.

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP BACKGROUND

 

As a condition of your membership with the North Queensland Party you must agree to the organisations code of conduct and this code must be observed by all members. Breaching the code of conduct can result in immediate dismissal from the party.

 

This Code of Conduct is a public declaration of the principles of good conduct and standards of behaviour the community could reasonably expect of North Queensland Party Members in the performance of their responsibilities as representatives of the Party.

 

Statement of the General Duty of a Member

 

The general duty of a Member is to act honestly and with reasonable care and diligence in the performance and discharge of official functions and duties. Members must not make improper use of information acquired or make improper use of their position as a member of the NQP.

 

1.0 Statement of Commitment

 

As a North Queensland Party member I have a duty to uphold the law and perform my duties in accordance with the law and my role as a member. I am committed to discharging my duties conscientiously and to the best of my ability.

 

In the performance of my role I will act with honesty and integrity and generally conduct myself in a way that both generates community trust and confidence in me as an individual and enhances the role and image of the North Queensland Party and North Queensland generally.

 

2.0 Statement of Principles of this Code of Conduct

 

When undertaking my responsibilities as a North Queensland Party Member I will:

1. Act with honesty and integrity and generally conduct myself in a way that will not bring the NQP into disrepute.
2. Make myself aware of the provisions of any relevant governing policies of the NQP.
3. Contribute to the business of the NQP, attending and participating in Party meetings, apologising or obtaining leave of absence in advance for non attendance.
4. Be impartial in reaching decisions and prepared to accept the responsibility associated with that decision.
5. Seek to establish a constructive working relationship with fellow party members that recognises and respects diversity of opinion and the right of all points of view to be expressed in the decision making process.

I will at all times be diligent and act in good faith, I will:

1. Disclose any situation that may create a conflict between my NQP membership and private roles.
2. Use information obtained as an NQP member responsibly and confidentially and not for any purposes other than NQP business.
3. Not allow any misuse of my position to gain an advantage for myself or others.
4. Not seek for myself any gift or benefit in connection with my public duties that may place me under any obligation or expectation of benefit to the giver.
5. Ensure the proper and responsible use of all NQP resources.

In my relations with the community I will:

1. Respect the opinions and privacy of individuals and groups in the community.
2. Act in a manner that is courteous and sensitive and does not discriminate against people.

In my relationship with employees I will work as a team in an environment that:

1. Respects the professional opinion and expertise of staff and recognises the different and complimentary roles in achieving NQP objectives.
2. Recognises and observes the correct lines of responsibility in my dealings with staff.
3. Recognises that an individual Member has no authority to make decisions, direct staff or commit NQP resources.

I will be responsible when dealing with the media:

1. Clearly identifying that my statements are a personal view and not those of the NQP unless I have been specifically authorised by the NQP to convey a particular position to the media
2. Ensuring any personal comments provide an accurate and fair representation of party decisions and show respect for the NQP, its decisions , other members and employees.

Further Information

 

Statement of Adoption and Review

 

This Code of Conduct was adopted by the NQP steering committee May 2009.

 

This Code of Conduct will be reviewed by the NQP steering committee following each Annual General Meeting. (AGM)

 

Commitment of Members

 

We the Members of the North Queensland Party commit to observing this Code of Conduct.

 

Signatures of Members

 

This Policy was adopted by resolution of the Council May 2009.

 

The next review is scheduled for May 2012