If unable to attend, members will notify the chair, and forward any input or documents. Members assume responsibility for informing themselves of what occurred at missed meetings. Members are prepared for every meeting. Members read all agenda-related materials sent ahead of time. Members bring necessary handouts.
Members are ready to lead discussions of assigned agenda items.
The HSWG provides and encourages equal opportunities for participation and members assume individual responsibility to participate fully. Members interact in a collegial manner. Members respect everyone s right to speak and to 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.