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All Participants <br />(Proponents, Opponents, Public, City Council, Advisory <br />Boards, and Staff) <br />The public is also accountable for the public involve- <br />ment process and for the results it produces. All par- <br />ties (including Council, advisory boards, staff, propo- <br />nents, opponents and the public) are responsible for: <br />•working within the process in a cooperative and <br />civil manner; <br />•focusing on real issues and not on furthering per- <br />sonal agendas; <br />•balancing personal concerns with the needs of <br />the community as a whole; <br />•having realistic expectations; <br />•participating openly, honestly and constructively, <br />offering ideas, suggestions and alternatives; <br />•listening carefully and actively consider every- <br />one's perspectives; <br />•identifying their concerns and issues early in the <br />process; <br />•providing their names and contact information if <br />they want direct feedback; <br />•remembering that no single voice is more im- <br />portant than all others, and that there are diverse <br />opinions to be considered; <br />•making every effort to work within the project <br />schedule and if this is not possible, discussing this <br />with the proponent without delay; <br />•recognizing that process schedules may be con- <br />strained by external factors such as limited fund- <br />ing, broader project schedules or legislative re- <br />quirements; <br />•accepting some responsibility for keeping them- <br />selves aware of current issues, making others <br />aware of project activities and soliciting their <br />involvement and input; and <br />•considering that the quality of the outcome and <br />how that outcome is achieved are both important. <br />Updated 12/09 <br />12 <br />This pamphlet is prepared pursuant to the Home Rule <br />Charter of the City of Louisville. <br />This is compilation of Articles 4 and 5 of the Charter <br />of the City of Louisville and is available at all times in <br />the City Clerk's Office, 749 Main Street, <br />Louisville, Colorado, and on the City's web site at <br />www.LouisvilleCo.gov <br />This pamplet is also provided to every member of a <br />public body (board or commission) at that body's first <br />meeting each year <br />-10- <br />