PROBATION POLICY:

Definition:

 "Probation" for the purpose of this policy is defined as a trial period in which a member is able to prove their ability to overcome inappropriate behavior and adhere to Co-operative policies and bylaws.

1. When a member has failed to adhere to the Rainbow Housing Co-operative policies and/or procedures on an ongoing basis or has two or more grievances filed against them and the Board of Directors cannot find a workable solution to the problem, the Board of Directors can place the member(s) occupancy rights into a probationary period. The probationary period will be a period of time of 12 consecutive months.

2. At the end of the probationary period, a review of the member(s) will be done by the Board of Directors and if the result is positive, the probation period is lifted. If the member(s) is still not complying with the policies or procedures of the Co-op, or more validated grievances have been filed, the Board of Directors may do a membership review and terminate their membership.

3. The Board of Directors will, at all times, handle each case in an objective and considerate manner and maintain confidentiality of the case in hand.