Disciplinary Policy
Disciplinary Policy
This policy formalises a consistent approach when determining the punishment a patron should receive if involved in any behaviour identified below, either in or around the Burns Club.
Upon receiving the complaint and having it verified by management with staff and or witnesses reports the member alleged to have committed the offence will automatically receive the minimum penalty herein. Should the member in question wish to contest the charge or in turn if they believe they have been denied natural justice they may write to demand a judicial hearing with the CEO and selected members of the Board of Directors.
OFFENCE PENALTY |
MINIMUM |
| Quarrelsome – Pushing, shoving, offensive language | 3 months |
| Disturbing quiet good order of neighbourhood | 3 months |
| Repeatedly intoxicated at the same venue | 3 months |
| Failure to abide by directions from staff/security/verbally abusive | 3 months |
| Refuse to leave when asked | 6 months |
| Re-enter immediate vicinity within 6 hours | 6 months |
| Malicious damage at venue or immediate vicinity | 6 months |
| Assault – minor | 6 months |
| Indecent exposure, offensive conduct | 6 months |
| Verbal threats to staff, security or police | 12 months |
| Abuse of Staff | 12 months |
| Assault – occasioning actual bodily harm | 12 months |
| Possess illegal drugs | 12 months |
| Committing same offence within 12 months | 12 months |
| Assault – occasioning grievous bodily harm | Life |
| Glassing | Life |
| Third offence causing suspension | Life |