Windy Acres Cooperative, Inc.
Ground Rules
for Participation Policy |
In order to assure that board and membership meetings are
productive and without disruption, the Board of Directors has
adopted the following Ground Rules for Patticipation:
When a Board, Committee, or Membership meeting is called
to order:
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- The Chairman sets the agenda, and keeps the
meeting on task and on time.
- Discussion should stay focused on the subject at hand.
- Only one person may speak ata time. Participants
should refrain from side conversations.
- No interruptions! People should wait to speak
until the chair has recognized them.
- Cell phones should be turned offer put on 'vibrate'.
When speaking:
- If you have a concern or issue to discuss, make it about
the issue or concem, not the person/people involved. No
personal attacks!
- Voice volume should not be louder than necessary
for people to hear.
- When making a motion, speak slowly, clearly, and
be concise.
- Remain positive during discussion, with a focus on how
to improve the co-op.
- Past problems are learning experiences and are not
to be used in a negative fashion for discussion of
current issues.
- Speak politely. It is never acceptable to
verbally attack another person. Anyone who engages in
this behavior will be asked to leave.
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This policy was approved and adopted on 3/15/2010
The foregoing is a true and accurate account attested Ed
Yutzler, President. |
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