Council Expectations & Working Norms

ZED-MIBA Forum Council Expectations & Working norms

• The Council should work as a team
• For each new Council member, a mentor will be assigned (if possible from the same time zone) assisting the new Council member with orientation
• In case an action is required from the Council members, the deadline should be included in the subject line of the message
• Each item / issue shall be assigned to at least two Council members
• The Council members shall take actions on assigned tasks within the agreed time frame
• Work load amongst the Council members shall be shared equally
• Conference calls attendance:
• • if the absence is known well ahead, a reschedule of the call should be requested
  • in case of a sudden absence, an excuse should be sent

 ·         Meetings:

• No e-activities (e-mails / phone / laptop) during the meetings, every two hours, a 30 minutes break will take place
• Open discussion to be held, each other’s opinion should be respected
• Prior to a meeting, the end of the meeting shall be agreed and table of arrivals / departures shall be completed
• If two successive meetings are missed, the Council member does not qualify for the position anymore and his/her Council participation will be reviewed