Charter of Responsibilities

To whom does this charter apply?
This charter applies to:


 * Councillors.
 * Officers.
 * Coordinators.
 * Any person holding an @pirateparty.org.au email address.
 * Anyone else specified by the National Council.

When does this charter apply?
This charter applies when:


 * Conducting official business on behalf of Pirate Party Australia.

When does this charter not apply?
This charter does not apply to:


 * Official use of social media (see the Social Media Guidelines instead).
 * Matters not directly related to Pirate Party Australia.
 * Matters relating to a person's role as a member of Pirate Party Australia as distinct from their position(s) within Pirate Party Australia.

Failure to comply with charter

 * The National Council may take reasonable action where there is a breach of this charter.
 * Reasonable action is action appropriate to the nature of the breach, and may include reminders, warnings or removals from office.
 * Removal from office may only occur where breaches are repeated or so serious as to warrant removal.
 * All actions with regard to breaches must comply with the Party Constitution, By-laws and National Council Resolutions.
 * All actions with regard to breaches are appealable to the Dispute Resolution Committee.

The Charter
All persons to whom this charter applies must:


 * Read and respond to emails at least once per day.
 * Provide a phone number to the National Council as an alternative means of contact.
 * Use the email signature template provided for in Appendix C to the National Council Resolutions.
 * Inform the National Council in advance if they know they will be out of contact for more than 48 hours.
 * Use their @pirateparty.org.au email addresses for official communication.
 * Attend relevant meetings or provide apologies in advance, or as soon after the meeting as possible.
 * "Relevant meetings" will vary according to the position.
 * The President or Deputy President (or an appointed stand in) should chair all general meetings and National Council meetings.
 * Councillors must attend National Council meetings and should attempt attendance of general meetings.
 * Coordinators should organise and chair at least one meeting in their state capital per month. Additional requirements for coordinators can be found in National Council Resolution-2011-4.
 * Other Officers may have meeting obligations, usually set out in the terms of reference for their team or committee.