18: Social Media Policy and Guidelines

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPEAL

I, .......................................................... , Membership Number ...................................... , hereby give notice of intention to appeal the decision of the Breaches Panel/Board of Directors regarding the rejection/termination/suspension/disqualification of my membership. (Please Circle whichever applies)

The grounds relied upon for the appeal is one (1) of the following three (3) options:

1. As to a determination of a member’s membership by the Board of Directors under Rule 17.1(1) or (2):

the Board of Directors reached a decision based upon errors of fact.

(Please Tick if applicable)

2. As to a determination of a member’s membership by the Board of Directors under Rule 17.1(3) or (4), the Board of Directors reached a decision which:

fails to comply with the Rules or the Constitution;

is wrong in Law;

is a decision made under Rule 17.1(4) which no Board of Directors, acting reasonable, could reach.

(Please Tick one (1) box if applicable)

3. As to a decision of the Breaches Panel/Board of Directors to suspend or disqualify a member from membership, the Breaches Panel/Board of Directors reached a decision which:

fails to comply with the Rules or the Constitution;

is wrong in Law;

is made in circumstances where evidence was not reasonably available to the member at the time of the Hearing which is now available to the member and which materially affects the decision on the facts;

is unreasonable, as to penalty.

(Please Tick any box(es) if applicable)

Dated this .................. day of ................................... 20.........

......................................................... Signature

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND GUIDELINES

Commencement Date

This policy has a commencement date of 30 March 2022

Purpose

Social media can be a valuable tool in dissemination of information. However, misuse of social media can have a significant negative impact and cause reputational damage both to individuals and to the organisation as a whole.

The purpose of this Policy is to outline the expectations on the use of social media platforms by members of Dogs Queensland in line with the objects of the organisation. Dogs Queensland has a Social Media Policy in order to protect members and the organisation.

What is social media?

Social media is online media that allows for interaction and/or participation. This policy covers any conversation or activity that occurs online, where people can share information about, or that might impact on, Dogs Queensland, its members or members of any affiliated bodies. It includes, but is not limited to:

• social networking platforms such as Facebook/Meta (including Messenger) and Twitter; • video and photo sharing websites such as YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok; • online forums, discussion boards and groups.

Who does this policy apply to?

This Social Media Policy applies to all members and employees of Dogs Queensland.

Why am I required to Comply?

The Social Media Policy is part of the Rules of Dogs Queensland. Upon becoming a member and at renewal, members agree to abide by the Constitution and Rules of the Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd, and Code of Ethics. Dogs Queensland’s Constitution and Rules prohibit members from engaging in various types of conduct, including behaving in a manner which is: • Dishonest, malicious, vexatious or scandalous or contrary to law; • Discreditable to the member concerned or any other member; • prejudicial or injurious to another member or any person interested in canine affairs; and • prejudicial or injurious to the interests, image and standing of Dogs Queensland.

Guiding Principles

Members are responsible for their conduct including what they publish on social media. As a general guide, before posting or commenting on social media, members should apply the following test: 1. Is it true or fair to those who are the subject of the post? 2. Would I be prepared to say this directly to the person or publish this in a public forum? 3. Is it likely to cause potential damage to the reputation of an individual or organisation? 4. Will it encourage and promote membership of Dogs Queensland and encourage participation in Dogs Queensland’s events? 5. Is it likely to have a positive or negative effect on the public perception of the dog world?