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o W orl(ing groups may create tasl( groups to explore a particular issue that falls under the worl(ing group's purview. o W orl(ing groups will report bacl( to the Consensus Committee on a monthly basis and to the full Tasl( Force on a quarterly basis. o Experts may be invited from other agencies or geographic areas to participate in discussions or worl(ing groups. o Additional worl(ing groups may be created if needed and agreed to by the Consensus Committee to address new issues that may arise. Facilitation The Consensus Committee of the Fountain Creel( Vision Tasl( Force will select a professional and/or trained facilitator to manage all aspects of the meetings of the Tasl( Force, the Consensus Committee, and the worl(ing groups. This includes maintaining an accurate list of members, preparing agendas, sending meeting announcements, preparing and distributing meeting summaries, and other activities as deemed necessary. The facilitator will tal(e an active role in l(eeping the Tasl( Force, the Consensus Committee, and the worl(ing groups productive and focused on outcomes. The facilitator will regularly consult with the Consensus Committee on these matters as necessary. Ground Rules Ground rules facilitate having a civil and productive dialogue. Participants in meetings of the Fountain Creel( Vision Tasl( Force, the Consensus Committee, or any of the associated worl(ing groups agree to abide by the following ground rules: . Treat everyone at the table as an equal and with respect. . Do not speal( when others are speal(ing. . No side conversations. . Explain why you want what you want. . Do not assume that you understand others' concerns and interests before the conversation starts. . Do not characterize others' views. . Acl(nowledge the past but lool( to the future. . Focus your comments on finding solutions. . Stay focused on the purpose of this group. Timeline Acl(nowledging that there are outside forces that may impact its worl( and its own deadlines, the Fountain Creel( Vision Tasl( Force seel(s to produce a strategic plan for the Fountain Creel( watershed by the end of2007. However, city and county governments and other entities may be planning their 2008 spending budgets in mid-2007, and it is important for the implementation items that emerge from the planning process to be included in these local budgets. Because of this important need, a draft plan will be made available for limited circulation by June 30, 2007. Meetin2 Schedule . The full Tasl( Force will meet at least quarterly and hear reports from the worl(ing groups and the Consensus Committee. . The Consensus Committee will meet on the 3rd Friday of each month. o W orl(ing groups will set their own schedules for monthly meetings (at the minimum). In order to minimize travel for participants, worl(ing groups may will try