Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
This webinar reviews how to conduct meetings that promote civil public discourse by developing meeting rules, anticipating contentious issues, creating a climate for respectful deliberation, and managing disruptive behavior.
• Promoting Civil Discourse at Town Meeting presentation (3M PDF)
• Promoting Civil Discourse at Town Meeting second presentation (490K PDF)
Speakers:
• Carmin Reiss, Concord Town Moderator, and Massachusetts Moderators Association President
• Alan Foulds, Reading Town Moderator
• Mark DiSalvo, North Andover Town Moderator
• Rebecca Townsend, Longmeadow Town Moderator