Members assume responsibility for informing themselves of what occurred at missed meetings. Members read all agenda-related materials sent ahead of time. 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 suggest a break, as needed. It does not mean that the decision is necessarily everyone s first choice, but that all members commit to working toward the implementation of the decision and not obstruct its implementation.