APPENDIX 2 - RULES OF CONDUCT

All Members will:

 

2.1 be at all times under the instruction and guidance of the Pipe Major, or his appointed second, while on parade. This includes practices and engagements.

2.2 wear the appropriate uniform (No.1, No.2, or shirt-order) as required/supplied for any given parade. This uniform will be clean, fully maintained, and worn correctly. The Pipe Major, Drum Major and Sergeant NCOs are responsible for ensuring this occurs, and Members are to abide by any request from such Officers to adjust their uniform as required.

2.3 endeavour to attend all practices and engagements of the Band. Memos for absence should be received by the Pipe Major, or his appointed second, in advance, where attendance is not possible. In practical terms a 60% turnout will be considered a minimum, except under pre-advised conditions, eg. a long illness.

2.4 maintain their instruments and uniform to the highest standards. Guidance on this may be sought from any Senior NCO.

2.5 refrain from the use of foul, derogatory, antagonistic, sexual or racial language, likely to cause offence, while on parade. The highest standards are to be sought in this respect.

2.6 sensibly limit any alcoholic intake before and while on parade. Under no circumstances will drunken behaviour, or an inability to play their instrument to their best ability, be tolerated.

2.7 refrain from smoking while in the company of Junior (under-18) Members of the Band.

2.8 refrain from any anti-social behaviour or physical violence, while on parade.

“On parade” refers to any occasion where Members are gathered for a common purpose, be that for practice, an official engagement, or social reasons. The term is not restricted to periods where uniform is being worn.

These Rules will apply even when appearing as a guest with another band.

Failure to abide by any one or more of these Rules will leave a Member open to consideration for expulsion by the Committee, in accordance with Paragraph 4 of the Constitution.