Create a climate of mutual respect and active support and trust. This must include providing equal opportunities
for expressing viewpoints and listening to each other. Focus on interests, not personal positions.
Allow for opportunities to provide constructive comments.
Decision Making:
All decisions will be reached by consensus.
Provide for flexibility as required.
Creativity, fairness and risk taking should be encouraged.
Provide equal access to information.
Strive for that delicate balance between protecting the natural heritage values and the recreational values.
Work towards closure of discussions. If after a reasonable time no consensus is reached, table the item and return to it later for a sober second thought. If the item has been discussed 3 times, it is unlikely that consensus will be reached, so move on. Can revisit at the end if time permits.
Communicating:
Seek to understand and to be understood.
Strive for clarity of ideas.
Seek and provide feedback.
Be constructive.
Effectively state points and move forward.
Communication to the media and public will be made through the Chair. This is extremely important as we are in a working dialogue to develop recommendations.
Focus:
Offer constructive criticism.
Focus on ideas and issues, not the person.
Keep group on track; proceed in a timely manner.
Understand the big picture (mission, vision) by using detailed considerations constructively.
Accountability:
Continued commitment to public consultation.
Accountability and responsibility for decisions.
Build partnerships.
Respect the public in the same manner as we respect ourselves.
