Cohousing-L Mailing List: Open Forum Best Practices

[iggypopsa1 (iggypopsa1]

I'm interested in hearing perspectives on the conduct of the community meeting 
"Open Forum" - the purpose it serves, the format, whether there are any 
limitations on topics, time limits, whether the forum occurs at the beginning 
or end of a meeting, etc.  For communities that choose to include an open forum 
as part of a community meeting, what are "best practices" that communities have 
developed?   Thanks in advance for any input.

Igor Cerny