Policies and Position Statements
From time to time, the MCofS will develop policies through consultation with its members. These are used to enable the MCofS to formalise its approach to relevant mountaineering issues which affect the membership.
Prior to incorporation in 2007, the MCofS had developed a range of policies relating to Access and Conservation, and Safety and the Sport of Mountaineering. These policies were agreed by the membership at general meetings.
At incorporation, these existing policies were retained, but are now regarded as position statements. The Access and Conservation Committee is in the process of reviewing those relating to their remit on a prioritised basis.
Policies
Child Protection Policy Statement (CPPS) and Recommendations for Good Practice
- The CPPS was approved by the membership at the Special General Meeting, 17 February 2007
- The Recommendations for Good Practice are the Child Protection Procedures used by the MCofS for its own events, and are provided as recommendations for Club Members. These are subject to periodic audit by Children 1st and will be updated by the MCofS as required, due to legislation or other changes
- The MCofS National Children's Officer is the Senior Officer, who may be contacted at the MCofS Office or via the contact form on the website
Position Statements (pre-incorporation policies)
- Access and Conservation Policy
- Developments in Mountain Areas Policy
- Footpaths and Erosion Policy
- Hill Tracks and Vehicles Policy
- Forestry Policy
- Skiing Policy
- Transport Policy
- Use of Bolts on Scottish Rock Policy
- Climbing Walls and Competition Policy
- Huts Position Statement
Updates
New policies, and amendments to existing policies, will be added to this page of the website following approval by the membership at a general meeting. Position Statements will be added following approval by the respective specialist committee and the Executive.