[[DEFINE BOUNDARIES]]: There are clearly defined boundaries around the common resources of a system from the larger environment.
[[DEFINE LEGITIMATE USERS]]: There is a clearly defined community of legitimate users of those resources.
[[ADAPT LOCALLY]]: Rules for use of resources are adapted to local needs and conditions.
[[DECIDE INCLUSIVELY]]: Those using resources are included in decision making.
[[MONITOR EFFECTIVELY]]: There exists effective monitoring of the system by accountable monitors.
[[SHARE KNOWLEDGE]]: All parties share knowledge of local conditions of the system.
[[HOLD ACCOUNTABLE]]: Have graduated sanctions for those who violate community rules.
[[OFFER MEDIATION]]: Offer cheap and easy access to confict resolution.
[[GOVERN LOCALLY]]: Community self-determination is recognized by higher-level authorities.
[[DON’T EXTERNALIZE COSTS]]: Resource systems embedded in other resource systems are organized in and accountable to multiple layers of nested communities.