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Goodwill AmeriCorps reserves the right to release the Member for cause if, in the
opinion of the Program Manager
1. his/her conduct undermines the effectiveness of the Program or the project which
he/she is assigned.
2. he/she repeatedly or periodically demonstrates inappropriate behavior by
engaging in a pattern of misconduct.
Goodwill AmeriCorps reserves the right to resolve outstanding compliance issues with
the Sponsor/ Supervisor in the event that Sponsor commitments outlined in this contract
are not being fulfilled. These matters will be resolved in the manner that follows:
1. For the first offense, an appropriate Goodwill AmeriCorps official will issue a
verbal warning;
2. For the second offense (or no resolution regarding corrective action), an
appropriate Goodwill AmeriCorps official will issue a written warning;
For the third offense (or no resolution regarding corrective action), an appropriate
Goodwill AmeriCorps official will contact the supervisor’s superior;
4. For the fourth offense (or no resolution regarding corrective action), the Sponsor
or Supervisor may be restricted from Goodwill AmeriCorps, the member removed
from the site, and/or an administrative fee charged to the Sponsor agency.
AmeriCorps staff will document all disciplinary actions and reasons for release.
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The services to be performed by AmeriCorps Members will not result in the
displacement, whole or partial, of permanent or regular seasonal employees or
volunteers:
1. Nondisplacement. (1) An employer may not displace an employee or position,
including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or employment
benefits, as a result of the use by such employer of a participant in a program
receiving Corporation (AmeriCorps) assistance.
a. A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter may
not perform services or duties that have been performed by or were
assigned to any—
1. Presently employed worker;
ii. Employee who recently resigned or was discharged:
i. Employee who is subject to a reduction in force or who has recall
rights pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable
personnel procedures;
iv. Employee who is on leave (terminal, temporary, vacation,
emergency, or sick); or
v. Employee who is on strike or who is being locked out.
See full text in the Corporation’s regulations at § 2540.100
http://www. antericorps.gov/help/ac_sn_all/ASN_Megasearch_Sitehitn
Search: SEC, 177, [42 U.S.C. 12637]
The services of the AmeriCorps Member will not involve a faction or group in an
election for public office and, while it can involve faith-based groups, such involvement
cannot include any prohibited activities as defined in the AmeriCorps Provisions.
Individuals may exercise their rights as private citizens and may participate in the
activities listed below on their initiative, on non-AmeriCorps time, and using non-CNCS
funds. Individuals should not wear the AmeriCorps logo while doing so. Members may
not participate in prohibited activities while counting hours toward earning their
Education Award or while representing AmeriCorps. Members may not engage in the
below activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or managing others for the
primary purpose of engaging in one of the listed prohibited activities:
1. Attempting to influence legislation;
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