Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for NLMB Events

The National Lymantria Management Board (NLMB) values the diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences reflected among NLMB members. NLMB is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants of NLMB meetings and events, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, or career level.  This Code of Conduct is important to promoting diversity and creating an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment for all peoples.

All NLMB meetings and events participants – including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, members of the media, vendors, and service providers (hereinafter “participants”) – are expected to abide by this NLMB Code of Conduct.  This Code of Conduct applies in all venues, including ALDR events and social gatherings, and on-line forums and discussions.

Expected Behavior

• All participants are to be treated with kindness, respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions (including those you may not share).

• Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

• Communicate openly, with respect for other participants, critiquing ideas rather than individuals.

• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech directed toward other participants.

• Avoid personal attacks directed toward other attendees, participants, staff, and suppliers/vendors.

• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert NGMMB staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

• Respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue, hotels, contracted facility, or any other venue.

Unacceptable Behavior

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form. Harassment includes speech or behavior that is not welcome or is personally offensive, so use discretion to be certain respect is communicated. Harassment intended in a joking manner still constitutes unacceptable behavior.

• Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical or verbal abuse of any participant.

  • Unwelcome or offensive verbal comments or exclusionary behavior related to age, appearance or body size, employment or military status, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, individual lifestyle, marital status, national origin, physical or cognitive ability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, race, or religion.

  • Inappropriate physical contact.

  • Unwanted sexual attention.

  • Use of sexual or discriminatory images in public spaces or in presentations.

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.

  • Harassing photography or recordings.

  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events.

  • Bullying behavior.

  • Retaliation for reporting unacceptable behavior.

Reporting Unacceptable Behavior

• Anyone experiencing or witnessing behavior that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety at any time should contact local law enforcement (by calling 911) and immediately notifying facility security.

• If you are not in immediate danger but feel that you are the subject of unacceptable behavior, have witnessed any such behavior, or have other concerns, please notify an NLMB staff member or email us at ngmmb.agmr@gmail.com as soon as possible to resolve the situation. All reports will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.

• Once NLMB is notified it will discuss the details first with the individual filing the complaint, then any witnesses who have been identified, and then the alleged offender before determining an appropriate course of action. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent that it does not compromise the rights of others.

Consequences

• Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

• NLMB staff (or their designee) or security may take any immediate action deemed necessary and appropriate, including removal from the meeting or event without warning or refund.

• The matter may be referred to the NLMB for consideration of further consequences, which may include prohibition from attending future meetings and events.

Created: March 2, 2021  |  Reviewed: February 2023