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Committee Member Covenant
- Keep On Time
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We agree to be ready to begin the meeting on time. |
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We ask our Chair to adjourn the meeting at the agreed-upon time. |
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We will appoint a “time-keeper” to help us adhere to the agenda. |
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We ask that our Chair send us the agenda in advance of the meeting (at least
4 days before),
allowing with any supporting documents and agree to review this material. |
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We ask that the minutes of the meeting be circulated within 12 days of the
meeting.
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Agree on a Process
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We agree that our meeting agenda items should indicate the time allotted to
each item, to ensure we can accomplish what was intended and ensure
that we begin/end on time. |
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We agree that our minutes should clear identify actions and
responsibilities, preferably in a right-side column
or presented in bold type for easy identification. |
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We agree that Committee members should write the minutes if staff’s workload
is excessive.
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Mutual Respect
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We agree to listen to everyone who is speaking and not to interrup. |
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We agree to participate in discussions where we can contribute our
experience/knowledge. |
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We understand that we are meeting to work to the benefit of our organization
and the sector it represents, and must
not serve our own individual agenda.
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Celebrate Our Accomplishments
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We agree to schedule time to evaluate our progress at least every six month. |
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We agree to acknowledge those whose contributions are
above and beyond, and deserve recognition. |
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We agree to support and encourage each other, and say
thank you
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