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The Council discussed putting a working process in place for our meetings. The Council did not discuss what this process might look like at the meeting but Mitch Barlas volunteered to provide the starting point outlined below. The Council will review, suggest, try, and discuss if they would like to adopt this process or a version of it. If you would like to provide feedback, please use the [|discussion tab] on this page.

I. Establish group working norms (i.e how we want to treat each other and what we would like to see from each other) II. Presentation: The facilitator goes down the agenda. She/he presents an item on the agenda or asks that someone else from the group present the item. The presenter has the floor. No questions or crosstalk. II. Clarification: "Does anyone need any clarification/have any questions to gain understanding about what was just presented?" (This is just a clarification time, NOT a discussion time. III. Discussion: Now is the time to have an open discussion about what was just presented. One person speaks at a time. All ideas and opinions are respected and valued. We may consider asking anyone who has not participated if they have something to add. Recorder notes each idea opinion e-chart ([|Council Feedback eBulletin Board]) and asks person giving them, if it has been captured correctly for the record. It is asked that "yes, but...." responses are not used and instead "what if...." is used. NO JUDGMENT is made on any ideas/opinions give, simply discussion and observations... IV. Recap Issue and discussion points. V. Consensus: "All in favor?" "All opposed" "Any abstentions?" or a version of this...Make sure that every person in the group has an opportunity to voice a response and that their response is recorded. Note: This is only applicable when making decisions. Much of the Council work is reviewing a process/procedure, checking for understanding, and capturing feedback. VI. Parking Lot Discussion Board: This option is always available when other ideas/issues come up, and/or when things get off track. Honor the other ideas that come up by writing them in the Parking Lot. The Parking Lot Attendant is responsible for making sure that this doc is reviewed throughout the meeting and at the beginning of the next meeting if applicable. VI. Meeting Feedback: Provide a fast meeting feedback focusing primarily on process. (One easy and relevant way is to simply do a “+” or “ –“ with people each having a moment to share (and record on a collaborative document) out how they felt the meeting went for them personally and for the group as a whole. The meeting feedback facilitator will honor each group member, give them a chance to respond and record exactly what they say, offering no judgment or crosstalk. This document is then added to the minutes of the meeting.