Governing Council adopted the following Delegate Standard as policy.

CPSU delegates have an obligation to conduct themselves in a way that reflects union values and ensures that at all times in their capacity as a union delegate they:

• Strive to make our workplaces and communities fairer and safer.
• Pursue the interests of members with honesty, integrity and visibility.
• Recognise the intrinsic dignity of all persons regardless of:
  • race
  • colour
  • sex
  • sexual orientation
  • age
  • physical or mental disability
  • marital status
  • family or carer's responsibilities
  • pregnancy
  • religion
  • political opinion
  • national extraction, or
  • social origin

  and will act without bias.

• Treat all persons (including members, delegates, other colleagues, staff and officials as well as management) with respect and professionalism, and without harassment.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of members details/information.
• Use Union resources in a proper manner and for a proper purpose.
• At all times behave in a way that upholds the union Values and the good reputation the CPSU.