The HCoM Principles are as follows:
Equity: future program decisions shall be based on maximizing equity for all communities without creating an undue advantage of community or group of communities over others.
Transparency: all decisions shall be made in an open and transparent manner, appropriately documented, and accessible.
Accountability: the Co-Management Committee shall not commit funds beyond the limit of the regional envelope.
Timeliness: the Co-Management Committee shall operate in such a way that will allow informed decisions to be made in a timely manner.
Appropriateness: the Co-Management Committee shall involve itself only with issues common to First Nations, and make decisions relevant to its mandate to co-manage the MSB – Alberta Region Envelope.
Legality: the Co-Management Committee shall operate within the rules, regulations, or directives which govern Medical Services Branch and its operations.