Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure & Office of Mediation and Abritration
Created by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson on Sun May 27th, 2018 @ 7:47pm
This policy applies to player concerns, grievances and disciplinary matters. It is separate from in-character Starfleet disciplinary procedures.
Any player who feels aggrieved, distressed, or who has another concern involving another player or a member of the Command Staff, should raise the matter with the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer as soon as reasonably possible.
Players are encouraged to raise concerns early so that issues can be addressed before they escalate.
Where appropriate, the Command Staff may conduct a mediation, review or investigation as soon as reasonably practical.
The purpose of this process is to establish the nature of the concern, hear from those involved and, wherever possible, attempt to reach a fair and workable resolution.
The exact process used will depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the matter raised.
Disciplinary consequences may result from breaches of Obsidian Fleet regulations or the rules and standards of the USS Elysium.
Depending upon the seriousness of the matter, disciplinary action may include:
A formal warning issued to the player by email, identifying the concern and the behaviour or issue requiring correction.
A final formal warning issued by email where concerns are repeated, significant or have not been satisfactorily resolved.
Removal from the USS Elysium where the circumstances warrant termination of the player's participation.
The severity of an offence may justify progressing directly to a final written warning or dismissal without first issuing an earlier warning.
Any decision to bypass one or more stages of the normal disciplinary process will be made by the Command Staff having regard to the nature and seriousness of the conduct involved.
Any player who is dissatisfied with the handling or resolution of a concern may escalate the matter through the appropriate Obsidian Fleet channels.
Escalation may be made to:
- The Office of Mediation and Arbitration
- The appropriate Task Group Commanding Officer
Current contact details for the appropriate Fleet officers and services are available through the Obsidian Fleet website.
Concerns should be handled as privately and respectfully as reasonably possible. Players involved in a grievance or investigation should avoid discussing the matter publicly while it is being reviewed, unless otherwise necessary to seek appropriate support or escalation.
OBSIDIAN FLEET • PLAYER CONDUCT & MEDIATION
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