$2,500,000
GROUND RULES $
FOR MEETING CONDUCT
Original Text Format
Not Adaptated
! Come to the meeting with a positive attitude.
! Treat members with respect both, during the CAC meeting and
outside of the meeting.
! Be prompt in arriving to the meeting and in returning from breaks.
! Turn cell phones off or to vibrate.
! If you must take urgent calls on the cell phone, take your
conversation outside.
! Present yourself in a positive manner.
! Talk one at a time, waiting to be recognized by the Chairperson.
! Limit side conversations.
! Be patient when listening to others speak and do not interrupt them.
! Members need to stay on the topic being discussed.
! When a topic or agenda item has been discussed fully, do not bring
the same subject back up.
! Don't discuss personal issues during the meeting, except when it is
about the subject being discussed by the Committee or in the
“CAC Members' Session”.
! Don't make threats or rude comments to members.
! Address any concerns about the discussion or the meeting with the
Chairperson. It is the Chairperson's job to bring the meeting to order.
! If members feel they can not talk about issues or concerns during the
meeting, they can talk to their facilitators, the CAC meeting
facilitators, or the DDS staff about their issues.
! Be respectful of other people's ideas or situations when they talk.
Try not to judge them or point fingers.
HAVE A GOOD TIME AND ENJOY EACH OTHER
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, Sample 1 $2,500,000
GROUND RULES $
ADAPTATION
The key is to respect the meeting
Ways to respect the meeting:
1. Have a positive attitude.
OFF
2. Turn cell phones off.
12
9 3
3. Be on time.
6 1 3 6
4. Listen.
5. Take turns talking.
1 2 3
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GROUND RULES $
FOR MEETING CONDUCT
Original Text Format
Not Adaptated
! Come to the meeting with a positive attitude.
! Treat members with respect both, during the CAC meeting and
outside of the meeting.
! Be prompt in arriving to the meeting and in returning from breaks.
! Turn cell phones off or to vibrate.
! If you must take urgent calls on the cell phone, take your
conversation outside.
! Present yourself in a positive manner.
! Talk one at a time, waiting to be recognized by the Chairperson.
! Limit side conversations.
! Be patient when listening to others speak and do not interrupt them.
! Members need to stay on the topic being discussed.
! When a topic or agenda item has been discussed fully, do not bring
the same subject back up.
! Don't discuss personal issues during the meeting, except when it is
about the subject being discussed by the Committee or in the
“CAC Members' Session”.
! Don't make threats or rude comments to members.
! Address any concerns about the discussion or the meeting with the
Chairperson. It is the Chairperson's job to bring the meeting to order.
! If members feel they can not talk about issues or concerns during the
meeting, they can talk to their facilitators, the CAC meeting
facilitators, or the DDS staff about their issues.
! Be respectful of other people's ideas or situations when they talk.
Try not to judge them or point fingers.
HAVE A GOOD TIME AND ENJOY EACH OTHER
Page 9
, Sample 1 $2,500,000
GROUND RULES $
ADAPTATION
The key is to respect the meeting
Ways to respect the meeting:
1. Have a positive attitude.
OFF
2. Turn cell phones off.
12
9 3
3. Be on time.
6 1 3 6
4. Listen.
5. Take turns talking.
1 2 3
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