This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Greetings from Brian Jensen,
Thank you for your comments and legal responses about conduct.
This topic bears attention. I can see where the wording of such a
by-law is important for its interpretation and enforcement. It strikes me
that a civil action over such a matter would be far more serious and harsh
as a consequence than probation or suspension. Steve, with the Digest has
discontinued contributors over time for their disrespectful comments and
behaviors. Does that mean he is liable for a civil suit? As well, I am aware
of some files being kept now on past member comments on the Digest for
purposes of a possible future civil suit. Is Steve protected, if his list is
used in such civil cases?
I believe Roberts Rules of Order addresses conduct for behavior in
meetings. We have municipal laws, State/Province laws, National Laws, and
International Laws addressing conduct and behavior. It is these sets of
checks and balances that protect the innocent and provide consequences when
necessary to the offenders.
Fortunately we have Equine laws designed over time much like the
evolvement of the old English torts which are our laws today. We are not
ADS, and are not a Sanctioned ADS Event but there are standards of conduct
mentioned which actually parallel FEI International Rules.
In the ADS Handbook Part 2, Chapter Four is a section titled
Conduct and Cruelty. It is interesting that ADS places member conduct and
cruelty to animals in the same chapter under the same heading. I guess it is
because the offences are considered similar.
Article Three of Chapter Four has the following comments. This is
shortened to be concise.
Members are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
Management shall bar violators from further competition
Acting in a manner deemed improper, unethical,dishonest,unsportsman-like, or
detrimental to the well-being of animals, or making a remark considered
offensive or made with the intent to influence or cast aspersions on the
character or integrity of the Judge or any other person is considered not in
the best interests of ADS. ADS continues into a prescribed warning system
and consequences for offenders.
The sign of a mature democratic country is its balanced legal
system with appropriate checks and balances.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
Brian Jensen
Ursula and Brian Jensen
Box 1032
Lumby, B.C. Canada
V0E 2G0
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