Formal consensus is a valid democratic process being used successfully in corporate settings, peacemaking initatives, courtroom mediation, and neighborhood improvement programs.
Consensus seeks to involve every person who is affected by the decision.
Formal consensus works best in an atmosphere in which conflict is encouraged, supported, and resolved cooperatively with respect, nonviolence, and creativity. People are expected to use their power to persuade without deception, coersion, or malice, using truth, creativity, logic, respect, and love. The General Education Council and Reps from every Department.