Changes to the Code.

Article 4
4.03 Term of Office (delete all wording following "Officers may be reelected")
Reason: removes term limits so officers may stay in offices when doing a good job, or voted out when necessary.

Article 7
7.01 A. (add to the end): The most recently elected representative will be in training, and the senior representative will be the voting representative.

7.01 C. (add to the end): The most recently elected representative will be in training, and the senior representative will be the voting representative.

The following items will not be voted on in 2003, but will be submitted and considered for 2004.

CODE OF CONDUCT

23.01 The following requirements are expected of all personnel representing
United States Synchronized Swimming in any capacity and any persons traveling with them:

A. AUTHORITY:
1. All personnel must observe guidelines, duties and responsibilities
of respective positions.
2. Athletes are completely responsible to coaches and managers in
matters of dress, behavior, curfews, scheduling and planning.

B. CONDUCT:
1. Personnel under legal age are prohibited from using alcoholic
beverages. Other personnel must exercise extreme discretion.
2. Athletes are prohibited from using tobacco in any form.
3. Use only drugs or medication prescribed by a physician and/or
approved by a member of the medical staff responsible for the athletes.
Prosecution for drug related offenses in foreign countries carries severe consequences.
4. Obey the laws and codes of conduct of foreign countries. United States
citizenship does not provide immunity from local laws.
5. Personnel are ambassadors representing the United States and must
courteously adapt to and accept the customs and way of life of the country in
which they are guests.

CODE OF ETHICS
23.02 Synchronized Swimming officials and administrators are expected to observe the following requirements. An official is a member of U. S.
Synchronized Swimming serving in an official capacity at an event. An administrator is an elected officer of the organization.

A. The common purpose of officials and administrators is to serve the
welfare of the athlete. To accomplish this goal, they are expected to:
1. Know the rules and apply them fairly and honestly.
2. Cooperate with other officials and administrators.
3. Accept responsibilities and assignments as delegated and be punctual in observing them.
4. Display an attitude of trust and respect.
5. Seek personal improvement