Men’s Shed Dispute Resolution Guidelines Gary Bryant Executive Officer Western Australian Men’s Shed Association

Disputes between: Committee Members Members & Committee Members Men’s Shed & Third Party

STEP 1 Avoid Disputes Talk Listen, don’t interrupt Communicate Don’t ignore the problem Find common ground Avoid ill feeling

Step 2 Informal Resolution Be sure of the facts Meeting Trusted other person Respectful & Non-judgemental Listen & ask questions Goodwill both parties Review progress

Step 3 Formal Resolution Constitutional Process Rule 24 Disputes & Mediation Mediation Citizens Advice Bureau Relationships Australia Local solicitor Legal Action Criminal Matters Police

Guidelines Cover Committee Members Members & Committee Members Suspension or Expulsion Men’s Shed & Third Party

Men’s Shed Dispute Resolution Guidelines Gary Bryant Executive Officer