DRAFT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RIGHT TO	RESPONSIBILITY TO
1. Freedom of Expression
Freedom to communicate one's views without fear Privacy in personal communications Equal opportunity to express one's views	Tell the truth Appreciate and bring out the many sides to every issue See the good in others and express it
2. Freedom of Learning
Freedom of Inquiry Develop one's knowledge and competence	Be curious, persistent and aware Learn from past failures and successes Develop multiple skills Keep learning and developing
3. Freedom to Act
Choice of projects Equal opportunity of action Take individual decisions Limits to burdens: physical, emotional or caused by the decisions of others	Commit to something worthwhile Achieve goals Act with courage and integrity Respond to the needs of the whole group as well as those of self Recognise the possible consequences of individual decisions and face up to them if required Recognise that actions will be seen as inappropriate if they place others in position of vulnerability
4. Freedom to act as member of a team
Freedom of Team Decisions	Recognise the possible consequences of team decisions and face up to them if required Care for team members Build the capabilities of every member
5. A Community of Differences
Full membership of the group A community that cares for your welfare An ethical group	Neither show nor tolerate bias or prejudice Balance self-interest against the common good Work toward worthwhile common vision and values Find value in diversity
6. Freedom of Own Networks
Freedom of association Choice of friends Freedom of choices Freedom to make and honour commitments	Make commitments wisely Deliver on one's commitments Use others' time wisely
7. Group Governance through Participative Democracy
Equal Opportunity to Participate	Listen to others and support their rights Stand for what one believes in Use incentives, not mandates, whenever possible Not manipulate Not coerce Reward service to the whole Devolve decisions to the lowest possible level