Generally, the collective judgment of a group, developed in a collaborative process, will yield results which will be more effective than the judgment of a single individual. Representation from a variety of constituents with diverse viewpoints will be encouraged. Group processes will be used when appropriate. Group processes need resources and support to function well. Those individuals or groups charged with implementing operational policies will have significant input into policy development.
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Reasonable requests for information that is not confidential will be honored. Whenever an individual who receives the Council report decides not to adopt or needs to modify an operational policy, the individual will communicate this to the Council and provide a rationale.