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Topic Started: May 7 2009, 03:59 PM (141 Views)
Admiral Jason Tiger
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ECHO FLEET CODE OF CONDUCT AND JUSTICE

The primary purpose of the Echo Fleet is to bring like-minded people together to have fun. In order for the membership to pursue this goal, they must be unfettered by the disruption caused by those that do not possess the requisite regard for others. It is not asking very much to expect a member of the Echo Fleet to conduct themselves professionally (i.e. with courtesy), with respect for the organization they are a part of and the members that make up that organization. While the process set forth above may seem terribly tedious, it exists to protect the members from disruptive influences and allow them to have fun.

ARTICLE I. ETHICS OF THE EHCO FLEET. THE CODE OF CONDUCT.

As a member of the fleet, you are responsible for your professional and personal behavior. You will be mindful of the privilege you have to serve with the Echo Fleet. As such each member shall:

1) Take responsibility for their actions.

2) Keep their word.

3) Be honest and truthful in their dealings within and outside the Echo Fleet.

4) Make honest recommendations to their superiors and peers and seek the same from their subordiates.

5) Encourage new ideas and deliver bad news forthrightly.

6) Fulfill their legal and ethical responsibilities as a member of the Echo Fleet.

7) Foster respect up and down the chain of command.

8) Show respect toward all sentient beings without regard for race, gender or religion. This means no excessive use of foul language, sexual harassment or other personal affronts.

9) Exhibit the highest degree of moral character, professional excellence, quality and competence in all that they do.

Just as each member of the Echo Fleet has a responsibility to the Fleet under the code of conduct, the Echo Fleet has an equal responsibility to keep faith with its membership and stand by them as they serve the Fleet.

To live up to this Code, each member must know not only its words, but the ideas and principles behind the words: Honor, Integrity, and Duty.

ARTICLE II. DUTIES AND THE CHAIN OF COMMAND.

All members of the Echo Fleet shall be subject to and shall follow the Chain of Command at all times. All members of the Echo Fleet shall carry-out or perform the orders, directives, and/or assignments issued to them by a member superior in rank to them. Order to Subordinate members may only be given by a Superior Officer that is within the direct chain of command of the above said subordinate.

If a member is troubled by an order, directive or assignment issued to him/her, they are to immediately state their concern to the issuing member, who shall note such concerns and then either withdraw or affirm the order. In the event the order is affirmed, the officer to whom the order, directive or assignment is issued shall diligently perform the duties required of him/her until the assignment is completed. In no event may the member delay in performing a confirmed order he/she questioned to seek redress from a higher authority. Such delay shall be considered insubordination, even in the event the order itself is eventually withdrawn.

If after performing the order, duty, or assignment the member in question still feels that the order and or assignment was not correct he may take his case to his Commanding Officer. In the event that the Commanding Officer is the Officer issuing the order then the officer in question is permitted to take his complaint to the next highest ranking officer.
Any member receiving a complaint regarding an order or assignment given is to report it to the Judge Advocate General's office.

ARTICLE III. JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL

(1) The Echo Fleet's system of justice shall be overseen by the office of the Judge Advocate General, as set forth in Article IV.

(2) The Department of the Judge Advocate General shall consist of the Judge Advocate General, the Deputy Judge Advocate General, the Fleet Inspector General, and any officers certified as legal specialists acting under the auspices of the Department.

(A) The Judge Advocate General shall preside over the Department of the Judge Advocate General, It is the responsibility of the Judge Advocate General to review all complaints filed with the department and assign the Fleet Inspector General to investigate those complaints that the Judge Advocate General deems possess legal merit. Further, it is the responsibility of the Judge Advocate General to convene a General Court-Martial if the Fleet Inspector General certifies there is evidence to support a complaint.

To be eligible for the position of Judge Advocate General a member of the Fleet must first have graduated from the Academy, possess an in-depth knowledge of the Code of Conduct and Echo Fleet Directives, and have demonstrated maturity and intelligence commensurate with the position of a legal advocate. The Judge Advocate General shall have first attained the rank of Captain before being considered for the position.

(B) The Deputy Judge Advocate General shall preside over the Department of the Judge Advocate General in the event of the Judge Advocate General's absense, or if the Judge Advocate General recuses him or herself from a particular case. The Deputy Judge Advocate General shall also carry out any additional duties assigned by the Judge Advocate General. The Deputy Judge Advocate General shall have first attained the rank of Commander before being considered for the position.

(C) The Fleet Inspector General shall investigate all complaints made through the Department of the Judge Advocate General. The Inspector General shall have the power and responsibility to speak with, or get written statements from, any witnesses to the complained of conduct, as well as the member making the complaint. The Inspector General shall have first attained the rank of Commander before being considered for this position.

ARTICLE IV. CODE OF JUSTICE.

(1) Violations of the code of conduct shall be broken down as follows:

(A) The following offenses shall be considered Class A Offenses: (i) Sexual Harassment; (ii) Violation of any applicable Terms of Service; and (iii) commission of any offense that would be considered either a crime or a tort under the laws of the United States. The commission of a Class A Offense shall be punishable by dismissal from the Echo Fleet.

(B) The following offenses shall be considered Class B Offenses: (i) Insubordination; (ii) failure to perform an assigned duty (by holding a position); and (iii) failure to follow orders. The commission of a Class B Offense may be punishable by one or more of the following: (i) formal reprimand; (ii) temporary reduction in rank; (iii) loss of position of authority; and (iv) loss of privileges. Commission of three or more Class B Offenses shall be punished as a Class A Offense.

(C) All other offenses shall be considered Class C Offenses. This category is reserved for lesser conduct unbecoming a member/officer of the fleet. The commission of a Class C Offense may be punishable by one or more of the following: (i) warning; (ii) informal reprimand; (iii) temporary reduction of rank; and (iv) temporary loss of privileges.

(2) Judicial Process.

(A) All violations of the code of conduct shall be reported to the Department of the Judge Advocate General by way of a formal complaint. The complaint shall be sent to the Judge Advocate General by private message on the Echo Fleet Message Board. All complaints shall remain confidential to protect both the rights of the accused and the alleged victim.

(B) The Judge Advocate General shall review all complaints to determine if the complained of action or actions are a violation of the code of conduct. Should the Judge Advocate General find merit to the complaint, he/she shall immediately assign the Inspector General to investigate the complaint.

(C) The Inspector General shall investigate all complaints assigned to him/her in a timely manner. All members of the Fleet shall cooperate with the investigation. Failure to cooperate shall be considered a Class C Offense and punished accordingly. The Inspector General shall conduct the investigation impartially with the purpose of discovering the truth of the matter and shall report findings directly to the Judge Advocate General.

(D) Upon receiving the report of the Inspector General the Judge Advocate General shall review the complaint and the findings and determine whether probable cause exists to believe a violation of the code of conduct has been committed and probable cause to believe the violation was made by the member that stands so accused. Should the Judge Advocate General make this finding, he/she shall certify the complaint and report it to the commanding officer of the accused. In this case, the commanding officer shall be considered the head of the Department the member belongs to.

(E) When accused of a violation of the code of conduct by a certified complaint, a member shall have the right to counsel. Counsel shall be appointed to represent the interests of the member. The member shall have the right to confront the witnesses against him where possible. The member shall have the right to make formal answer to the complaint and offer any defenses or mitigating evidence that may exist.

(F) The member's commanding officer shall review the certified complaint, report of the Inspector General and the Answer of the member. The commanding officer shall find a violation of the offense or offenses in the complaint only if convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the member committed the offense or offenses. The commanding officer shall render punishment in accordance with Article IV, Section (1). Such punishment shall be considered non-judicial punishment.

(G) The member has the right to challenge the finding of his commanding officer. Should the member demand this right, the Judge Advocate General shall convene a General Court-Martial proceeding. The Judge Advocate General shall preside over the proceeding. The Inspector General shall act as prosecutor and the member shall have the defense of counsel.

(H) The member shall have the right to a jury, randomly selected from the membership of the Echo Fleet. The jury shall consist of three members.

(I) Upon convening the Court-Martial, the Inspector General shall present evidence in support of the Complaint. The member shall then be allowed to present evidence against the Complaint. The Judge Advocate General shall determine the admissibility of the evidence presented. Upon completion of the presentation of evidence, each side will be allowed to make argument. The jury shall find the member guilty if it is convinced unanimously, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the member committed the offense. Punishment will be determined by the Judge Advocate General.

(J) Failure to comply with the above procedure shall be considered a Class A Offense. Under circumstances where a member does not submit to the judicial process, the member shall be dismissed from the Echo Fleet.


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This is because I have had some complaints that our Constitution has been too confusing for other to follow. I'm ordering all memebers of the Joint Fleet Command and Command Counicl to Vote on this New Constitution.

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Lieutenant General Jess Dalewood


Admiral this Constitution is much clearer and well written I'm in favor of this one
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Commodore Victoria Duncan


Admiral I'm pleased to say that this is exactly what we have needed. I had thought that we all had known the rules, but this clarifies everything. It's good to see it in black and white where no contest can be made against the rules. You have my vote for this.
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Admiral Jason Tiger
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Ok From the way this is going that this is Now Our New Fleet Constitution. I'm hear by Closing this Thread.
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