The American Ceramic Society

Investigation ACerS will promptly and impartially investigate the facts and circumstances of any claim of inappropriate conduct or harassment within the scope of the policy. [...] In an investigation the following steps will typically be followed in order to make a determination as to an appropriate action or remedy: · documenting the complaint · interviewing the complainant · providing the alleged offender an opportunity to respond to the complaint · conducting any additional necessary interviews of witnesses · documenting ACerS findings with regards to the complaint · rec. [...] The nature of the disciplinary action depends on the severity of the offense and could range from verbal warnings to ejection from meetings, activities, or the Society without refund of registration fees or membership dues. [...] It is at the discretion of the president as to whether to convene a secondary investigation in consideration of any new information or perceived impropriety in the initial investigation. [...] In such a case where the president has a conflict of interest, the appeal will be considered by a member of the Board of Directors.