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Avila Valley Advisory Council

Conduct Guidelines

November 14, 2005

The Avila Valley Advisory Council is committed to providing a hospitable and civil environment in advocating the interests of the residents of Avila Valley. In order to assist in the government of the behavior between and among members of the Board and the public, the following guidelines shall be observed.

• The dignity, style, values and opinions of each Board member and members of the public shall be respected.

• Responsiveness and attentive listening in communication are encouraged.

• The needs of the Council’s constituents should be the priority of the Board.

• Board members should commit themselves to emphasizing the positive.

• Board members should commit themselves to focusing on issues and not personalities. The presentation of the opinions of others should be encouraged. Cliques and voting blocks based on personalities rather than issues should be avoided.

• Differing viewpoints are healthy in the decision-making process. Individuals have the right to disagree with ideas and opinions, but without being disagreeable. Once the Board takes action, Board members should commit to supporting said action and not to create barriers to its implementation.

• Members shall have transparent disclosure for discussion purposes

and recluse themselves from voting if a conflict of interest is apparent.

             • The work of AVAC is a team effort. All Board members should work together in the collaborative process, assisting each other in conducting the affairs of the Council.

To all site visiters:  sorry for the recent missing  “Current Issues”  page.  Still learning all this stuff and this one has got me stumped.  Wish me luck.  JS