The area meeting will be mindful of the need for simple, open and inclusive processes, involving the potential member throughout. The applicant should be party to any written report prepared as part of the process, which must be compliant with legal requirements such as the Data Protection Act (see 4.45). The Quaker community should be sure that the individual has an appropriate understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of membership. Potential members should be supported and nurtured before, during and after the process.
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