A Constitution relating generally to the Conduct of the affairs of the Humber Students' Federation, a not-for-profit corporation, whose membership consists of all full-time students and part-time day students who are enrolled at Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and who pay the Student Activity Fee.

This Constitution governs the election of the Humber Students' Federation Board of Directors, which is responsible for the operation and management of the Humber Students' Federation and also governs the rights and responsibilities of Clubs and Associations, which are affiliated with the Humber Students' Federation.

This is the Constitution of the Humber Students' Federation, as ratified by the Board of Governors of Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and enacted by the Humber Students' Federation Board of Directors and the members of the Humber Students' Federation.

Preamble: The Code of Ethics of Humber outlines the principles and values that guide the Conduct of all students of the Institution and honours the preservation and protection of fundamental human rights. Underlying this Code is a belief that each person has a right to dignity and respect.

By supporting and abiding by this Code, the students of the Institution will demonstrate accountability by their behaviour that they have concern for students and employees of Humber and for the community at large. Code HSF and Humber support the following principles:

1. Fairness
In our relationships with others, we strive to be fair and just in our decisions and actions. To provide fair and just treatment, we carefully weigh the circumstances and variables linked with any decision and make the best attempt to be consistent and equitable.

2. Honesty
We can achieve an open working and learning environment when we feel secure enough to provide honest commentary about the operation and management of HSF and Humber. In our work for the students and the delivery of administrative and support services, we strive to encourage an honest climate, which serves the interests of the students and Humber protecting the well-being of all individuals.

3. Professional Integrity
In serving students and Humber, we strive to act in their best interests. As a community dedicated to supporting students, we demonstrate professional integrity and exemplary behaviour in all that we do in and for the students and the Institution.

4. Respect
We demonstrate a high regard for the rights and opinions of others. It is our responsibility to establish a climate of mutual respect; to protect the rights and freedoms of others; and to be discreet in dealing with confidential matters.

5. Trust
A healthy organization is built on trust. The development of trust relies on our ability to recognize threats to the psychological and/or physical safety of others and to eliminate these threats by treating others equitably, fairly and in a non-exploitative manner. We strive to provide a secure learning and work environment