"We are present here for family, community and country"
We agree that we are equal members of this Board.
We undertake to respect and treat each other as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders we are.
We undertake to support and encourage each other and to care for each other's health and well-being.
We undertake to actively participate in meetings but we will not allow one person to dominate discussions.
We undertake to make decisions that are culturally appropriate and in the best interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We undertake to act on decisions that we make, even if we did not agree with them, and we agree to keep confidential our discussions whilst making these decisions.
We recognise the diversity of our experience, expertise and opinions and we agree to respect and welcome this.
Where difficult or contentious decisions must be made, we agree to use our "step by step" decision-making process to make that decision.
We will declare all involvements or interests that may be either perceived or actual conflicts and stand aside from decision making on these matters.
We undertake to prepare and study our papers before each meeting. In return, we expect at least 14 days notice of meetings and we expect to receive supporting papers at least 7 days before the meeting.
We will honestly and regularly monitor how well we are following these values. |
