MONITORING, REVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITY


The Lead Officer for Equality (currently the Director of Operations) has overall responsibility for overseeing Equality within NAKMAS, together with the Management Equality Champion. It is the Lead Officer’s responsibility to ensure Equality issues are on the agenda at Management Meetings for discussion and implementation. Senior Management has responsibility for ensuring that the Policy is implemented and making any major decisions on how this is to be done. They also have the responsibility to deal with any breaches of the Policy in accordance with its procedures. The Lead Officer for Equality and the in-house Equality Team are responsible for the day to day implementation of the Policy.


In addition, it is the responsibility of all employees, officers and members to adhere to this Policy and implement it within their work for, or within NAKMAS at all times. NAKMAS Senior Management reserve the right to discipline (in accordance with its procedures) any of its members or employees who practice any form of discrimination as outlined in this Policy.


This Equality Policy will be reviewed, and re-written as necessary, every three years against:


• current legislation • rules, regulations and procedures within NAKMAS • audits carried out for the BS EN ISO 9000 Standard • questionnaires, surveys, employee and membership feedback • specific equality data collected from employees, members and other relevant parties


• research • current Equality Standard criteria and guidelines


POLICY DEFINITIONS


‘Discrimination’ Unfair Treatment of a person, racial group, minority etc; action based on prejudice ‘Harassment’ Trouble, torment or confuse by continual persistent attacks ‘Victimisation’ To punish or discriminate against, selectively or unfairly ‘Intimidation’ To make timid or frightened as by threats; scare ‘Bullying’ Hurt, persecute or intimidate weaker people


POLICY STATEMENT


NAKMAS is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce and membership. Our aim is that our workforce and membership will be truly representative of all sections of society, and each employee, officer, volunteer, official and member feels respected and able to give their best.


NAKMAS aims to ensure that everyone; irrespective of gender, disability, race, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marital status, colour, ethnic origin or social status; has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in martial arts, at all levels and in all roles. NAKMAS will take its relationships with members, service providers, job applicants, employees and management seriously, and will ensure that no individual is put at a disadvantage by imposing any conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


All employees, whether part-time, full-time or temporary; and all members will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees and members will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential; including the use of positive action if justified; and the talents and resources of the workforce and members will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the governing body.


March 11 NAKMAS NGB


EQUALITY POLICY


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