Principles

Our Principles

Adapted from the core principles of Terra Civitas

Be open to membership by any Individual Organization or Institution subscribing to the purpose, vision and principles in conducting activities of our Organization

Have the right to self-organize at any time, on any scale, in any form, for any activity consistent with the goals, vision and principles.

Conduct deliberations and make decisions by bodies and methods that reasonably represent all relevant and affected parties and are dominated by none.

Vest authority, perform functions, and use resources in the smallest or most local part that includes all relevant and affected parties.

Educe not compel behavior, to the maximum degree possible.

Resolve conflict creatively and cooperatively without physical, economic, psychological, social, or ecological violence.

Freely and fully exchange information relevant to the purpose, vision and principles unless doing so violates confidentiality or materially diminishes competitive position.

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