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Recommendations for Staff
Regularly debrief with ERP Chairs for input after meetings
ERP background and training materials on website
Offer orientation on a regular basis, to all ERP chairs and potential
members, wider
distribution of training materials
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Clearly outline expectations of reviewers prior to meeting: attendance is
mandatory, cursory review of all
methods to be discussed
Encourage all
method authors to attend ERP: helps process move smoothly and
authors will only be privy to full discussion if they attend
Establish a codification system in OMA for “dispute resolution methods” *
Investigate ways to elevate the level of prestige for participation in an ERP.
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Best Pract ces or ERP C a rs
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Work closely with staff during the orientation period for ERP
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Clearly understand consensus and quorum rules
3.
Discourage abstentions unless a true conflict of interest is present;
use discretion
as necessary when determining if a vote allows a method move forward.
4.
Encourage ERP reviewers to be fully prepared
5.
Add brief orientation to ERP meeting agenda
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assessment of the best method is determined during follow up ERP meetings.
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When considering methods for repeal, advise ERP members that repeal does not
discredit method it is simply a procedural determination that a method will not
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be moved forward.