Key Information

The Altona Traders Association (ATA) exists to support, promote and collectively represent all member businesses within 3018 postcode.

UPDATE:  Due to COVID19, the ATA membership fee is temporarily free to support and sustain our local community.  This is with thanks to Hobsons Bay City Council who have worked with us for ongoing support of our organisation.

We are all in this together and now more than ever we need to support each other for a strong community of passionate retailers delivering what our locals need.

Altona Traders Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct applies to all financial members of the Altona Village Traders Assoc Inc.

The Association structure consists of an Executive Committee elected annual by the Membership.  The Executive committee consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and 5 committee members.

The Altona Village Traders will engage a Liaison Officer.

The Altona Village Traders Association exists and operates under the Model Rules of the Association Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and the Altona Village Traders Association Inc Strategic Business Plan 2004.

Respect for all Persons

Association Members are expected to treat fellow members, AVTA representatives and volunteers equitably with dignity and respect.  This involves, but is not limited to, the following:

• Tolerance of their views which are different from your own.
• Courtesy and responsive in dealing with others.
• Fairness in dealing with other AVTA members and employees.
• Making decisions that are procedurally fair to all members and in accordance with the mission of AVTA.
• Not discriminating on grounds such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ability, cultural background, religious status, marital status, age, or political conviction.
• An awareness and respect for cultural difference.
• Engaging in rational debate allowing for alternate points of view to be expressed.

Integrity

Association members should be honest in carrying out their duties and avoid conflicts between their private interests and their AVTA responsibilities with respect to:

• Personal relationships.
• Financial relationships.
• Receipt of gifts.
• External activities and public comment.

Diligence

Association representatives and members should carry out their duties in a professional and conscientious manner.  This involves:

• Carrying out official decisions and policies appropriately and impartially
• Exercising care for others in AVTA related activities
• Adhering to professional codes of conduct where applicable, being encouraged to report fraud or corrupt related or connected to AVTA to any member of AVTA.

Conflict of Interest

• Association members must declare interests which create a conflict of interest, either perceived or actual. This should be done in writing to the President as soon as the member becomes aware of this conflict.