The Club Counsellor: The RCNS will appoint each year a Club member to serve as Club Counsellor who will be responsible for the proper administration of this policy.
1. The Club Counsellor position will be publicized so that members, volunteers, and participants in Rotary programs will know how to contact the Counsellor quickly (or an alternate) for confidential and safe contact.
2. The Counsellor is responsible for raising awareness and training Club members in required procedures.
3. The Counsellor will maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with provincial/federal legislation and this protocol.
4. The Counsellor will report to the Club President immediately to inform that a complaint under this protocol has been received, while maintaining confidentiality to protect all involved parties. The Counsellor will follow proper investigation technique to investigate complaints fully. In the event that the allegation involves people outside the RCNS, or extends a liability on the District, the Club Counsellor will also report to the District Abuse Prevention Committee (DAPC) should he/she receive a complaint of abuse, neglect or harassment.
