Introduction This Code of Conduct for TAGDV 2025 Election has been produced for all candidates in the TAGDV elections in order to assist the smooth running of all stages of the process. The Code has been created based on TAGDV bylaws and in accordance with TAGDV election needs and will be updated in due course. The Code Contact with members eligible to vote in the elections must not be carried out in a manner likely to cause offence or be seen as applying pressure to any member regarding how they vote at any stage during the process. Candidates are reminded of their obligations for the privacy and protection of personal information under the U.S. Privacy Act. Use any information collected for election purposes only. Only the Chairperson of the TAGDV Election Committee, Anbu Natesh, is authorized to issue statements about any aspect of the election procedure. No candidate or member acting on his or her behalf shall interfere with or put under duress any member regarding how they vote at any stage during the process. Avoid negative campaigning and personal attacks. Any candidate, supporter, or member breaching this Code of Conduct or knowingly allowing others to do so on his or her behalf will be liable for action. The Election Committee will not hesitate to use its powers of disqualification to enforce the Code. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, TAGDV Election Committee 2025