If unable to attend, members should notify the chair and provide the chair with any information relevant to discussions being held in their absence. Members read all agenda-related materials distributed prior to the meeting. Members bring necessary handouts. Members are ready to lead discussions of assigned agenda items.
Members act collegially.
Members respect everyone s right to speak and be listened to without interruption. Members are free to ask for clarification or restatement. Members allow constructive criticism of their ideas or proposals as part of the group process. Members are free to express their feelings and are sensitive to the feelings of other members. Members are free to try new things that may deviate from current or past procedures.