Board members debate enforcement of working commitments and possible consequences

Jan 28, 2025

Members acknowledged working commitments help guide behavior but lack formal enforcement; one board member suggested policy options (attendance thresholds, temporary voting restrictions) while others warned sanctions can deepen discord.

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Board members praised the value of written working commitments but noted there is little in the way of formal enforcement if a member repeatedly violates them. The facilitator observed that written commitments are helpful but "if someone violates them, there's there's no board of police that's been coming right on the premises," and members discussed whether policy could set participation or behavior standards.

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