Rules and & Expectations
Delegate Code of Conduct
We ask for your cooperation in maintaining order, both in and out of committee session, so that we may provide a professional, safe and educational experience for all delegates attending the conference. Additionally, delegates are expected to adhere to any and all applicable University of Florida policies and State of Florida laws.
Dress Code and Zoom Backgrounds
The dress code for FLCS is western business attire unless otherwise noted by the committee director. Delegates and staff who do not maintain an appropriate standard of dress will be asked to change their clothing. Additionally, delegates should be conscious of their backgrounds on Zoom to ensure there is no inappropriate or offensive images or languages in sight during committee.
Committee Attendance
Committee attendance is expected of all delegates unless the delegation’s head delegate has notified the Secretariat in advance. Committee attendance will be enforced by roll call vote at the beginning of each committee session, and any missing delegate’s names will be reported to the FLCS Secretariat for possible disciplinary action.
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
All conference participants are expected to be respectful of others. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated, the nature of which includes, but is not limited to, discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age mental and physical disabilities, socio-economic status and sexual orientation. Reported incidents of harassment will be thoroughly investigated and the Secretariat reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary.
Additional Inappropriate Behavior
The Secretariat reserves their right to discipline or expel delegates from the Conference for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to the use of foul language, suggestive remarks and obscene body language. The FLCS Staff reserves the right to read all notes passed during committee sessions.
Alcohol and Drug Use
During committee session, FLCS has a zero tolerance policy towards intoxication. Any delegate or staffer caught under the influence will be expelled from committee. Moreover, delegates, staff and all other conference participants are expected to abide by local, state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to law regarding possession, trafficking and use of illegal drugs and laws regarding the purchase and possession of alcohol. The legal drinking age in Florida is 21 years of age. Delegates found engaging in illegal activities or violating these regulations may be expelled from the Conference and may be held criminally liable.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted during committee at any time.
Solicitation
Solicitation for any events by individuals other than the conference staff will not be tolerated without the consent of the FLCS Secretariat.
Photography and Use of Conference Photographs
At FLCS, staff photographers will be present for portions of each committee session to document the conference. With that being said, if any delegate wishes that their picture not appear on any conference materials or websites, they must inform the Secretary General.
Delegate Code of Conduct
We ask for your cooperation in maintaining order, both in and out of committee session, so that we may provide a professional, safe and educational experience for all delegates attending the conference. Additionally, delegates are expected to adhere to any and all applicable University of Florida policies and State of Florida laws.
Dress Code and Zoom Backgrounds
The dress code for FLCS is western business attire unless otherwise noted by the committee director. Delegates and staff who do not maintain an appropriate standard of dress will be asked to change their clothing. Additionally, delegates should be conscious of their backgrounds on Zoom to ensure there is no inappropriate or offensive images or languages in sight during committee.
Committee Attendance
Committee attendance is expected of all delegates unless the delegation’s head delegate has notified the Secretariat in advance. Committee attendance will be enforced by roll call vote at the beginning of each committee session, and any missing delegate’s names will be reported to the FLCS Secretariat for possible disciplinary action.
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
All conference participants are expected to be respectful of others. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated, the nature of which includes, but is not limited to, discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age mental and physical disabilities, socio-economic status and sexual orientation. Reported incidents of harassment will be thoroughly investigated and the Secretariat reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary.
Additional Inappropriate Behavior
The Secretariat reserves their right to discipline or expel delegates from the Conference for inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to the use of foul language, suggestive remarks and obscene body language. The FLCS Staff reserves the right to read all notes passed during committee sessions.
Alcohol and Drug Use
During committee session, FLCS has a zero tolerance policy towards intoxication. Any delegate or staffer caught under the influence will be expelled from committee. Moreover, delegates, staff and all other conference participants are expected to abide by local, state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to law regarding possession, trafficking and use of illegal drugs and laws regarding the purchase and possession of alcohol. The legal drinking age in Florida is 21 years of age. Delegates found engaging in illegal activities or violating these regulations may be expelled from the Conference and may be held criminally liable.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted during committee at any time.
Solicitation
Solicitation for any events by individuals other than the conference staff will not be tolerated without the consent of the FLCS Secretariat.
Photography and Use of Conference Photographs
At FLCS, staff photographers will be present for portions of each committee session to document the conference. With that being said, if any delegate wishes that their picture not appear on any conference materials or websites, they must inform the Secretary General.