In this, and all consensus groups, all decisions are made with approval of all voting members, not by a majority.
Due to the diverse nature of this group, all position papers must be agreed to word for word by all voting members. Also, any written correspondence must reflect the delicate balance of differing philosophies held by Ad Hoc members.
In the event that the committee is unable to establish a position agreeable to all voting members, it is understood that each organization will take action consistent with its individual philosophy.
The participating organizations will inform one another by sharing ideas, information and written materials.