FAC expects Committee members to maintain a high standard of ethical performance in the conduct of the Association’s business.

Towards this end, Committee members shall:

• Strive to attend all meetings, sending apologies to the chair for necessary absences.
• Prepare for the meeting by reading the agenda, papers and any emails before the meeting.
• Talk to the chair before the meeting if you need to clarify anything.
• Arrive on time. Stay to the end.
• Participate fully in the meeting;
  • Listen to what others have to say and keep an open mind.
  • Contribute positively to the discussions.
  • Try to be concise and avoid soliloquies.
• Help others concentrate on the meeting. Discourage side conversations.
• Have the best interests of the association in mind at all times.
• Draw attention to any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the meeting.
• Fulfil any responsibilities assigned to them at the meeting or between meetings, and be prepared to report back on their progress at the next meeting.

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This policy is meant to complement Fibromyalgia Association Canada’s conflict-of-interest policy and cover a number of conduct issues including the matter of committee members confidentiality