Decision Rules for Conflict Resolution should be used to work
toward consensus and resolution of significant problems and to ensure
that conflict is handled in a constructive manner. In most instances,
issues can be settled with some discussion, followed by a vote and a
majority ruling. However, when there are important issues that may
threaten to disrupt progress, the following "Decision Rules" will be
used by the Steering Committee.
- If discussion of an issue results in significant disagreement or conflict,
which is not readily resolved, a "straw" vote will determine how many
agree on a particular issue.
- If the "straw" vote shows 75% or greater agree, then the issue will carry.
- If less than 75% agree, implement a comprehensive discussion of theissues to promote consensus.If consensus cannot be reached, a vote will be taken either to drop
the issue or continue the discussion for a set amount of time agreed
upon by the group.
- If the issue is dropped, it can be referred for subsequent
discussion at a future meeting if there is a majority vote (greater
than 50%) to do so.
- If the discussion is continued and completed, the issue will be put
to a final vote.
- If less than 75% favor the proposal, the issue will be
dropped.
Last update July 16, 2009