For those interested in learning more about Quaker decision-making process, the following articles may be of interest.
See also the CYM Organization and Procedure online.
Spiritual Responsibility in the Meeting for Business
A two-pager by Patricia Loring
Her book Listening Spirituality, Volume 2: Corporate Spiritual Practice Among Friends gives great insight into our process. It is available in Canada through the Quaker Book Service or online at quakerbooks.org
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The Practice of Group Discernment (pamphlet from Australia YM)
This one is quite detailed.
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How Friends Make Decisons (from Scottish Friends)
A more detailed version can be found on their web site