Common use of General Operating Standards Clause in Contracts

General Operating Standards. All working group members should be given the opportunity to actively contribute to work goals and products or outcomes. Working group members should be active in recommending improvements and should understand how their contributions are used in the process and products. Expected duties include— 1. Attending working group meetings; 2. Coming to meetings prepared to discuss issues; 3. Providing input on time; 4. Staying focused on the task; 5. Clearly stating the positions and concerns of the member’s organization; 6. Providing feedback to member’s organization/management to facilitate completion of final products; and 7. Working as a team and not allowing direction from persons outside the working group process to redirect or unduly influence the team. However, it is expected that the working group members will keep their organization and/or management informed of the major issues.