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9.01 A Co-oper’s Rights and Responsibilities

9.01.01

A member’s rights and responsibilities are as follows:

Rights	Responsibilities
To live in a democratically-managed House under the auspices of a democratically-run organization.	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.
To live in a room and House which are safe and secure.	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.
To live in a room and House which are clean sanitary, and in good repair.	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.
To live in a House that is free from abuse, harassment, and prejudicial behavior of any kind.	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.
To privacy in their own room.	To respect the privacy and personal space of others.
To access all House and SHC rules, policies, and financial records.	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.
To a balanced and fair dispute resolution process.	To work proactively to resolve disputes in a forthright, peaceful, and civil manner—beginning at the House-level whenever possible and appropriate.
To competent House and Executive Officers.	To communicate and cooperate with House and Executive Officers in the execution of their duties. To hold Officers accountable and provide constructive feedback.
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.	To hear and listen to others. To be open to other members’ ideas. To work for creative solutions to problems.

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