I agree to:
Celebrate the legacy of the Apex.
Support its long-term sustainability by making deliberate, well thought out decisions with the health and future of the Apex, and the benefit of the majority of the members, in mind.
Actively participate to the best of my ability in community governance and fulfill co-op duties.
a. Stay informed of co-op issues.
b. Attend meetings.
c. Take on committee tasks.
d. Follow through on what I have agreed to do.
Cultivate a supportive environment.
a. Express appreciation and model positive behavior.
b. Be aware of how others are doing and listen empathetically.
c. Inform the community of any patterns of behavior that could negatively affect our security and/or relationships.
d. Hear and responsibly address any concerns about my behavior expressed by the community.
e. Speak out about abusive behavior.
Practice respectful action and speech towards others - in person and online.
Choose kindness:
a. Consider my impact on others.
b. Strive towards equity and inclusion regardless of race, gender and sexual orientation.
Refrain from:
c. Bullying behavior or personal attacks.
d. Aggressive tones or postures.
e. Making threats.
f. Physical assault.
Proactively work to prevent and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings in a timely manner.
a. Make effort to work out interpersonal problems directly with the other party or parties if they or I perceive a conflict.
b. In good faith engage in a facilitated conversation or mediation if the community recommends it.
To exercise care and responsibility toward Apex's common spaces and property as well as toward others' private property.
a. Clean up after myself and put things in their intended space.
b. Learn and respect the culture of sharing in common spaces.
c. Act with the safety of the Apex and its members in mind.
d. Declare and make reparations for any damage caused by myself, my children, my pets, or my guests.
Respect boundaries.
a. Get permission before entering another member's room.
b. Be aware of people's personal space.
c. Receive consent before touching other members and guests.
d. Learn and respect dress culture in common areas and online spaces.
Follow all policies, guidelines, and procedures established by the co-op and community and willingly accept the consequences of non-compliance for myself, my household, my pets, and my guests.