The rules

 
 
 
 

Portland Frontrunners Code of Conduct

Last revised December 30, 2022

This Portland Frontrunners (PFR) Code of Conduct provides guidance and inspiration for us to make sound, ethical choices, and to meet our organizational goals. As PFR Members, we are accountable for the integrity of our decisions and actions in our activities. This Code of Conduct provides a foundation of expectations for us as members.

  • Always show respect to your fellow club Members at all times;

  • Always show respect and appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to help the club and/or event(s);

  • Never yell, taunt, or threaten physical violence upon another Member of the club, volunteer, or event spectator (Members with a criminal history of violence or with a legal restraining order against them by another Member may be barred from membership and/or participation in all club activities);

  • Never use abusive or vulgar language, or make racial, ethnic or gender-related slurs or other derogatory comments at club events;

  • Never make unwanted sexual or physical contact with other members (Members found to be listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of a sex crime, or caught having, creating, or distributing child pornography will be immediately barred from membership and all participation in club activities.);

  • Always abide by race rules and engage in fair competition, which includes anti-doping compliance, no course cutting, or other means of gaining a competitive advantage that is considered cheating when participating in club races or other races where you may represent the club by wearing a club-branded singlet, shirt, uniform, etc.;

  • Always report violations of this Code of Conduct policy to the Board in writing.

 

Portland Frontrunners Code of Ethics

Last revised December 30, 2022

Portland Frontrunners (PFR) Board, Members, and Volunteers must:

  • Be honest and ethical in their conduct, including ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships that may benefit an individual at the expense of the PFR;

  • The PFR Conflict of Interest Policy provides that all Board Members and staff are required to sign and comply with. Any new conflicts should be reported as required under the PFR Conflict of Interest Policy;

  • Comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the organization;

  • Deal fairly with other PFR Members, sponsors, and volunteers. Expectations should be clearly outlined and communicated;

  • Address conflicts that arise proactively and professionally and adhere to the PFR Whistleblower Policy;

  • Provide information that is accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and understandable;

  • Proactively promote ethical behavior as a responsible partner among peers in the work environment;

  • Protect and ensure the proper use of the organization’s assets.

Matters discussed in open sessions that are determined by the Board to be confidential, proprietary, sensitive, or valuable may only be disclosed to others when authorized by the PFR President. Documents marked confidential and/or "for internal use only" shall not be given to unauthorized persons and only on a need-to-know basis or as required by law or policy.

A Board Member may not agree with the outcome of every decision made by the Board as a whole. In such cases, the Board Member may express their personal views on the issue. This should be balanced with acknowledgment that the outcome is the decision of the Board and is accepted by the Member.