This is a living document, last reviewed on November 7, 2022.

Arrive on time and prepared:

• Materials are sent out ahead of time including slides of presenters
• Read the materials and come with questions, prepared to discuss
• Read the minutes of the previous meeting and send corrections to the recorder before the meeting

Treat each other with respect:

• Speak kindly of others, no personal attacks
• Avoid gossip or eavesdropping
• Acknowledge each other when you enter the room
• Mind your own mouth

Raise your hand to speak:

• No cross talk
• Don’t interrupt others

Stay on topic: 

• Speak to the topic at hand
• If other topics come up, they can be put in a “parking lot” and if there is time at the end of the meeting they can be discussed, or added to the next agenda
• Pay attention to how much time you are talking, making sure everyone has equal opportunity