DotAsia coordinates, supports and organizes different Member and community activities, including meetings, trainings, workshops, social events and discussions at physical and digital spaces. The objective of this Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that engenders mutual respect and trust.
This Code of Conduct explains the expected standards of behaviour for anyone participating in these activities, including DotAsia Board, Advisory Council, committees, staff, speakers, guests, commenters, observers and all participants involved, and applies to onsite participants, online meetings and digital spaces.
Expected Behaviour
It is expected that participants behave properly and positively at all times: showing respect and courtesy to others; treating participants with equity irrespective of background; act fairly, professionally and in good faith with other participants; declare any statement or conflict of interests clearly; and, promote ethical and responsible behaviours in aa responsible and principled way.
We expect DotAsia in-person meetings, virtual meetings, hybrid meetings, mailing lists discussions, digital spaces, etc. to be respectful, harassment-free environments for all participants. Participants are expected to act in a reasonable, objective and informed manner in decision-making processes, listen to the views of all stakeholders and work to build consensus, protecting and advancing the interests of DotAsia in the wider context of the Asia Pacific and global Internet community.
Unacceptable Behaviour
We hope that all participants feel welcome and comfortable to participate fully, therefore we are committed to providing an environment free of unacceptable behaviours, including: discrimination based on any personal background, gender, religion, culture, etc.; harassment of any kind, including offensive speech, threats, demands, etc.; propagating misinformation, disinformation, false or misleading information; corrupt behaviours such as return of favour in elections; and, other misbehaviours, antisocial acts and disturbances to others or to proceedings at DotAsia activities.
Board Directors and Members of Governance Bodies
The Code of Conduct applies also to DotAsia Board, Staff and Governance bodies, including Board and committee meetings, especially in the matters of fiduciary duties, confidentiality requirements, conflict of interest, undue solicitation and acceptance of advantages, above and beyond the expected standards of behaviours of general participants at DotAsia activities.
This Code of Conduct is intended to foster a culture of ethical behaviour, honesty and accountability, deter wrongdoing and promote fair and accurate disclosure and reporting.
Consequences
Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. Unacceptable behaviour by any participant, including those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. DotAsia or its designee(s), or security may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal of persons or comments violating the Code of Conduct from the meeting or digital space without warning.
Further remedies on violation of the Code of Conduct may include request for a public or private apology, private or public reprimand, temporary or permanent ban from DotAsia spaces. Serious breaches of this Code of Conduct may be cause for disciplinary action, including termination of appointment or membership.
DotAsia Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes October 16, 2024
Online meeting 10.16.2024
DotAsia Board Governance Committee Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024
Online meeting 10.15.2024
DotAsia Board Meeting Minutes September 15 & 16, 2024
Hybrid meeting 09.15.2024 & 09.16.2024
DotAsia Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024
Online meeting 09.12.2024
DotAsia Board Governance Committee Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024
Online meeting 09.11.2024
DotAsia Board Governance Committee Meeting Minutes August 7, 2024
Online meeting 08.07.2024
DotAsia Board Community Committee Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024
Online meeting 08.06.2024
DotAsia Board Meeting Minutes July 31, 2024
Online meeting 07.31.2024
DotAsia Board Community Committee Meeting Minutes June 27, 2024
Online meeting 06.27.2024
DotAsia Board Governance Committee Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024
Online meeting 06.26.2024
DotAsia Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes June 20, 2024
Online meeting 06.20.2024
DotAsia Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 2024
Online meeting 06.05.2024
DotAsia Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes May 23, 2024
Hybrid meeting 05.23.2024
DotAsia Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2024
Online meeting 05.15.2024
DotAsia Board Community Committee Meeting Minutes May 14, 2024
Online meeting 05.14.2024
DotAsia AGM 2024, Virtual
DotAsia Annual General Meeting, Virtual, 05.23.2024
DotAsia Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes April 18, 2024
Online meeting 04.18.2024
DotAsia Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024
Online meeting 03.14.2024
DotAsia Board Governance Committee Meeting Minutes March 13, 2024
Online meeting 03.13.2024
DotAsia EGM 2024, Bangkok
DotAsia Extraordinary General Meeting at Bangkok, 02.26.2024
DotAsia Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes May 23, 2024
Hybrid meeting 05.23.2024
DotAsia AGM 2024, Virtual
DotAsia Annual General Meeting, Virtual, 05.23.2024
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