Code of Conduct

Michigan Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA) is an industry association owning and producing in-person and virtual networking and training events and conferences. All MGFOA participants must be affiliated with the government finance industry. MGFOA is not open to the general public.

MGFOA strives to provide a safe, inclusive, harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, citizenship and/or other protected categories. All MGFOA participants, including attendees, media, speakers, contractors, partners, sponsors, and exhibitor personnel are expected to follow this Code of Conduct and the Digital Community Guidelines at all official MGFOA venues, platforms, and events.

MGFOA does not tolerate conduct that threatens, intimidates, or coerces a MGFOA employee, contractor, or another MGFOA participant, including actions based on an individual’s background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Firearms, weapons (including weapon replicas), ammunition, dangerous or hazardous devices or substances, and illegal items are prohibited at all official MGFOA venues and events. MGFOA participants acknowledge all bags are subject to search and metal wand screening. For more information about MGFOA on-site security measures, visit migfoa.org/security.

MGFOA expects that all event or activity participants will be dressed in clothing that is considered appropriate and respectful for a professional environment. We recommend business or business casual attire. Participants must not be dressed in clothing that is sexually revealing or may be interpreted as undergarments, gender notwithstanding. Clothing that reveals an excess of bare skin, specifically genitals, chest, or buttocks, must not be worn. Body-conforming clothing that hugs genitals must not be worn. These guidelines are applicable to all event participants, regardless of gender. Attire that imitates armed forces or law enforcement or appears to threaten the safety of event participants is also prohibited. MGFOA event management reserves the right to make determinations on appropriate attire. Participants in attire that MGFOA event management deems objectionable may be asked to alter their attire or may be removed from the event premises.

All MGFOA participants must have and visibly wear their MGFOA-issued badge at all times to enter any official MGFOA venue, exhibit area, conference, or authorized events. Badges are the property of MGFOA and may not be resold, transferred to, or shared with others. Badges may be revoked by MGFOA event management for violations of this Code of Conduct.

Participants may contact MGFOA event management by emailing [email protected].  Please remember that notifying MGFOA event management does not constitute or replace notification to local law enforcement.  This Code of Conduct does not replace rules posted by MGFOA venue owners or any rules that are part of MGFOA’s contracts with its vendors, exhibitors and/or sponsors.

Participants asked to stop any behavior in violation of this code are expected to comply immediately. This code provides general guidelines and cannot cover every possible type of unacceptable behavior. MGFOA reserves the right to apply corrective action to instances other than the specific examples noted. MGFOA participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event and any and all future events without a refund at the discretion of MGFOA management.

MGFOA reserves the right to take any action that is reasonably necessary, in the sole judgment of MGFOA, for the protection of MGFOA, MGFOA employees and contractors, and MGFOA participants including, but not limited to, exhibitors, members, and/or attendees. This Code of Conduct may be modified at any time and for any reason including to reflect changes to the law.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at [email protected]