Delegation Resource Manual: Conduct & Behavior
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YMCA PA Youth & Government Program
CHAPTER 13: Conduct and Behavior
Student Expectations
All participants in the YMCA Youth & Government program will asked to accept and demonstrate
the positive Christian values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. The types of personal
behavior that are consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Youth & Government Program
are listed here. The items within this “code” are based upon performance and are designed to
protect the welfare of the program for future generations. Registration in this program indicates
personal acceptance of these expectations. A signed copy will be required from each participant as a
part of the registration process.
Assumptions:
A.
Club Advisors are responsible for the conduct and welfare of their student club delegates at
all local and statewide functions. It is the responsibility of the advisor to help students live
up to these expectations.
B.
Every adult associated with the program is expected to perform as a Caring Adult Role
Model. As such, they should take every opportunity to mentor to all Y&G members
regardless of their actual club affiliation.
C.
Key to consequences for violating the code of conduct -
(DOS)
Discretion of Staff
(LP)
Lose position - become observer
(CP-SH)
Call parents - send home
(CS)
Call Hotel or Capitol Security
(SP)
Summon Police
THE CODE:
1.
Members are expected to remain on site for all statewide functions unless the approval of his
or her advisor AND the Director of the program are secured. The Delegate must be picked
up and returned by a parent or legal guardian. (CP-SH)
2.
Members are expected to be faithful stewards of the facilities, supplies, and equipment that
we encounter. This includes the property of fellow delegates and staff, schools, the Capitol
and hotel. (Many furnishings in the Capitol are of great historic value). (CP-SH), (CS) and
possibly (SP).
3.
Members are expected to be respectful of the materials of officials in the State Government
and shall remove or tamper with them in any manner, either at desks in the Senate and
House Chambers or any other room. (LP) and possibly (CS).
