Code of Conduct & COVID Policy

Code of Conduct

Morris County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC), a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization, is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our staff, members and guests.  MCCC aims to be inclusive for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, nationality, age and any other characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.  We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, aggression, or ill-will of any kind, whether physical, verbal, written or digital, in our offices, at MCCC-hosted events or through MCCC-controlled digital channels.
 
CODE OF CONDUCT – IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL
When in the MCCC office or participating in meetings and events, in-person or virtually, we expect MCCC employees, members, attendees, presenters, sponsors, vendors and guests to:

• Be positive, friendly and welcoming to others
• Understand MCCC encourages diversity of individuals and opinions and to be respectful and inclusive and avoid disruptive behavior that interferes with another’s participation
• Observe all applicable laws
• Be alert and report any discriminatory, harassing, aggressive, or exclusionary behavior or speech to MCCC staff immediately

 
CODE OF CONDUCT - BLOGS, ONLINE FORUMS & SOCIAL MEDIA
MCCC expects everyone interacting through our digital channels observe the same conduct as when participating in meetings and events.
 
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:

• Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct
• Physical, written, verbal or other abuse
• Making threats and other unruly, lewd or vulgar behavior or sexually explicit or offensive language including comments, jokes or negative stereotyping
• Inappropriate physical contact such as unwelcome sexual advances, groping, sexual assault
• Possession of a weapon or any item that can be used as a weapon
• Possession of illegal substances

 
CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. At MCCC’s discretion, any person engaged in unacceptable behavior is subject to immediate action such as expulsion and/or involvement of local authorities and for members termination of membership.
 
REPORTING UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
To report any concerns, please contact Meghan Hunscher at meghan@morrischamber.org or 973.210.6081.  In the event of an emergency, please contact local authorities immediately.​

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Photo/Video Disclaimer

Your attendance of or participation in any Morris County Chamber program, event or webinar constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed and grants MCCC the right to use your likeness, image and/or photo, without compensation, for any legitimate use without limitation or reservation.

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COVID Policy

We are excited to offer opportunities to get together in-person and aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, attendees, sponsors, and speakers.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.  Check HERE for the latest NJ COVID-19 Information

IF YOU ARE SICK
If you have a temperature, are showing any potential symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the event, you need to stay home and request a refund. We will not be conducting temperature checks at our events. If you don’t feel well, please stay home.
 
MASKS
Masks are not required in most indoor and outdoor spaces.  However, if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask for any reason, please go ahead and do so.

VENUES
We are working with the venues that host our events and are confident that they are doing everything they can to provide a safe environment including cleanliness, social distancing and food service.
 
SEATING & SPACING
Seating will be spaced with the recommended distance between attendees as determined by the venue and local mandates.  We may limit the quantity of attendees, when necessary, to meet such requirements.
 
VACCINATIONS
While we strongly encourage our guests to be vaccinated, we are not requiring proof of vaccination at events.  However, some venues require you to sign a form that affirms that you are not showing any potential symptoms of COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19, and have not been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the event.