Article VI

CONDUCT - CODE OF ETHICS

1. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to ensure members conduct themselves, at all times, in the best interest of the Association and the game of football.

Specifically, members shall:
(a)  treat all assignments with a professional approach and   positive attitude.
(b)  prior to any game assignment, accept rules instruction and field  mechanics instruction and demonstrate an ability to achieve a minimum standard of performance.  Such standard will be established by the Education Committee and shall be available, in writing, for all members.

(c)  prior to any game assignments, must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with anyone affiliated with a football   game.
(d)  avoid cancellation of any game assignment without sufficient
reason, less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to game time.
(e)  not fail to report for any game assignment, when properly notified, without sufficient reason.
(f)  arrive at the game site sufficiently prior to any game assignment, subject to the provisions of Article IV Section 1 of the Constitution and Bylaws.
(g)  dress for all game assignments in the officiating uniform, specified by the Executive Board, as provided for a particular assignment.
(h)  not report for any assignment under the influence of alcohol or any other drug or otherwise in any condition not capable of officiating.
(i)  not engage in controversial discussions with team officials, coaches or players, before, during or after games.
(j)  not solicit, or allow themselves to be solicited, or solicit on behalf of another organization, to officiate any game not under the jurisdiction of the Association, except when granted permission in writing by the Executive Board.
(k)  not make statements maligning the BCFOA or its members, nor take any action that brings the reputation of the Association or its members into disrepute.

Any charge of improper conduct shall be investigated by the Conduct Review Committee.  If improper conduct is found to have occurred, the committee shall recommend the action it deems appropriate to the Executive Board.  Action could be a fine, a temporary suspension or a termination of membership.  The Executive Board may act in accordance with the recommendations.  Any action imposed by the Executive Board may be appealed to the Grievance Committee.