==== 9.01 A Co-oper’s Rights and Responsibilities ====
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A member’s rights and responsibilities are as follows:

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To live in a democratically-managed House under the auspices of a democratically-run organization. 
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  * To regularly participate in House Meetings.
  * To participate in the governing of the the SHC (either directly or through elected House Officers).
  * To read all communications from the House and SHC. 
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To live in a room and House which are safe and secure.
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  * To abide by all House and SHC security measures.
  * To lock doors and windows.
  * To monitor all guests.
  * To respect the property and privacy of others.
  * To refrain from illegal activity.
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To live in a room and House which are clean sanitary, and in good repair.
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  * To share in whatever work is required to keep the room and House clean, sanitary, and in good repair.
  * To communicate with the House and SHC when such work is needed.
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To live in a House that is free from abuse, harassment, and prejudicial behavior of any kind.
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  * To refrain from any actions that would discriminate against, harass, or abuse another member.
  * To refrain from any actions that would cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
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To privacy in their own room.
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  * To respect the privacy and personal space of others.
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To access all House and SHC rules, policies, and financial records.
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  * To pay all House and SHC charges; and work to become familiar with the SHC Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Code of Operations, contracts and House Constitutions.
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To a balanced and fair dispute resolution process.
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  * To work proactively to resolve disputes in a forthright, peaceful, and civil manner—beginning at the House-level whenever possible and appropriate.
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To competent House and Executive Officers.
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  * To communicate and cooperate with House and Executive Officers in the execution of their duties.
  * To hold Officers accountable and provide constructive feedback.
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To voice opinions; to be heard and listened to.\\ 
To improve and change the House and the SHC.\\ 
To critique problems in the House or SHC.\\ 
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  * To hear and listen to others.
  * To be open to other members’ ideas.
  * To work for creative solutions to problems.
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