By explicitly stating norms, every member of the group will understand how to act (and interact) with others. Clear meeting norms align the participants' expectations and guide the actions of team members so you can have a more productive discussion. (https://www.meeteor.com/post/meeting-norms)

NORM #3: We will use voting as our decision making process.

• Each person is responsible for ensuring they understand all points of view before making a decision.

• Be willing to accept a team consensus even if you initially do not agree with it.

RULES:

1. Each committee member has only one vote per item being voted on.

2. Committee members who complete the Checklist for Consideration of an Instructional Material will be allowed to vote per instructional material, either in-person, virtually or through the completed form

   • Committee members who attend a majority of the meeting vote will be counted if they leave their recommendation in writing.

   • Attending virtually will be available during the summer months.

3. If there is a tie, the decision will go to a sub-committee of 7.

   • The 7 member sub-committee will be chosen randomly from IRC committee members.

   • Sub-committee discussions and votes will be held in-person or virtually, depending on the availability of members.

   • The decision of the sub-committee will be communicated to all committee members.

PROCEDURES:

1. Once discussion has ended, the committee will be informed it’s time to vote.

   • “There is no further discussion. We will now take a vote.”

2. What is being voted on will be re-stated to ensure all committee members are fully aware.

   • “We are voting on…”.

3. Those in favor will be asked to hold their thumb up (“Thumbs Up”).

   • The votes in favor will be counted and recorded.

4. Those in against will be asked to hold their thumb down (“Thumbs Down”).

   • The votes against will be counted and recorded.

5. The results of the vote will be announced.

6. To ensure clarity, the effect of the vote will announced.