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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>2020B Anglo<span style='color:#262626'>-Australian Telescope (AAT) Call for Proposals</span></span></b><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>The main proposal deadline for the AAT in Semester 2020B (August 2020 - February 2021) is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>16 March 2020, at 17:00</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC + 11 hrs)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proposals to the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC) must follow the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KslvCOMxNytp9Wy8kT82cF3?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au">ATAC Policies and Procedures</a> and be submitted before the deadline using the Lens proposal form (<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9uOiCnxyErC7q8YEVuN6eD3?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://www.aao.gov.au/lens/</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Applying for AAT Telescope Time through ATAC</u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Important information: AAT is operated by a consortium of Australian universities </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Since 1 July 2018, AAT operations have been managed and funded through a consortium of Australian universities, led by the Australian National University (ANU). Operating procedures for AAT observations following the transition have changed little, with the exceptions that successful applicants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs to the observatory and will have more limited expert assistance on site.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Important information: Open Time and Paid Time on the AAT</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Australian proposals may seek either Open Time or Paid Time on the AAT. A proposal is Australian if at least half of the proposers and the lead proposer are based at Australian institutions. Open Time is only available to Australian proposals. There is no charge to Australian astronomers for the use of Open Time. Paid Time is available to both Australian and non-Australian proposals. Non-Australian proposals can only access Paid Time, not Open Time. Inquiries regarding the terms and conditions for AAT Paid Time can be made to Astronomy Australia Limited (info -@- <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/k476CP7yOZtKrpkwncgXlpH?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">astronomyaustralia.org.au</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ATAC will rank all Open Time proposals by scientific merit, and time will be allocated on this basis (subject to practical constraints) until the available Open Time is fully allocated. More details are available in the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KslvCOMxNytp9Wy8kT82cF3?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au" target="_blank">ATAC Policies and Procedures document</a>. Please note that this document was updated in February 2020. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Important information: proposal preparation</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Time available for new proposals: accounting for existing Large Programs, Director’s time and instrument commissioning, there are expected to be 86 nights available for new proposals in Semester 20B (19 dark, 32 grey, 35 bright).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Due to the reduction in expert assistance at the telescope, proposers are required to describe the relevant experience and expertise of the team with the instrument(s) being applied for. Observers are encouraged to arrive sufficiently in advance of their run to gain such training as is needed for their run.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- The current Large AAT Program, the DEVILS survey, has been allocated 18 dark or grey nights at certain RAs. New programs with targets outside of these RAs are more likely to be scheduled. The RA information for Large AAT Programs is available at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nuvmCQnzP0tkE0yQLcLZCQJ?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/long-term</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- Based upon historical weather trends, about 33% of time is lost to bad weather. Proposers are therefore required to multiply their time requirement by a factor of 1.5 to allow for time lost to weather.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <b>Important information: anonymous-double blind review trial</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The AAT Consortium places a high value on equity and integrity and is trialling an implementation of the dual-anonymous proposal review process for regular proposals in 2020B. In this process, the identities of the proposing team are concealed from reviewers. The goal is to enable reviewers to focus on the science, not the scientist. Several studies have shown that a reviewer's attitude toward a submission may be affected, even unconsciously, by the identity of the lead author or principal investigator (see the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/y5TVCROAQotvk2z6XUgwbsW?domain=stsci.edu">Anonymous-Double Blind Review Annotated Bibliography</a>). Proposers are required to anonymise their proposals following the guidelines below. Sufficient care should be used, especially if resubmitting a proposal from a previous cycle or other submission. Lead investigators should avoid directly disclosing their identity in the science or technical justification sections. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The names and affiliations will not be included in the proposals generated for the ATAC reviews.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Anonymity Guidelines for Proposers. </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These guidelines will help conceal the identities of the proposers and ensure a fairer proposal evaluation process. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Do not include author names or affiliations anywhere in the proposal text. This includes but is not limited to, page headers, footers, diagrams, figures, or watermarks. This does not include references to past work, which should be included whenever relevant (see below).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Referencing is an essential part of demonstrating knowledge of the field and progress. When citing references within the proposal, use third person neutral wording. This especially applies to self-referencing. For example, replace phrases like “as we have shown in our previous work (Doe et al. 2010)” with “as Doe et al. (2010) showed...” Do not refer to previous projects using AAT or other observatories in an identifying fashion. For instance, rather than write "we observed another cluster, similar to the one we are proposing under AAT program #XXXXX," instead write "AAT program #XXXXX has observed this target in the past..."<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>We encourage references to published work, including work citable by a DOI. It may be occasionally important to cite exclusive access datasets or non-public software that may reveal (or strongly imply) the investigators on the proposal. We suggest proposers use language like "obtained in private communication" or "from private consultation" when referring to such potentially revealing work.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Do not include acknowledgements, or the source of any grant funding. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Examples of re-worked text can be found on the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0SSOCVAGXPtxLGRJ8C954G5?domain=outerspace.stsci.edu">The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) website</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A strict compliance with these guidelines is required. Feedback on these changes are welcome and should be sent to the ATAC Technical Secretary (aat -@- <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/k476CP7yOZtKrpkwncgXlpH?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">astronomyaustralia.org.au</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Important information: instrument availability and upgrades</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Available AAT instruments include: 2dF+AAOmega, 2dF+HERMES and KOALA. Additionally, Veloce will be offered on a shared-risk basis. We anticipate that Veloce will be provisionally accepted by the Observatory before semester 2020B starts, at which point the Observatory will review the shared-risk status.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Target of Opportunity mode is available with 2dF+AAOmega, 2dF+HERMES and KOALA. The Target of Opportunity policy is available at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/GT-oCWLJY7i5gJWE8hAHAht?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/too-overrides-aat</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:54.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Additional instrumentation status information is available at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Ps2_CXLKZoiXywzQZhYwjvA?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/instruments/current/status</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Lens proposal submission system</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All proposals should be submitted with the AAT's online application system <a href="https://www.aao.gov.au/lens/home">Lens</a>, which will open on the day this call is made. This system is a user account based system, which allows for improved security and better tracking of past and current proposals. There is a <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/SP4MCANZvPiN3kzQ5TkoE9I?domain=aao.gov.au">FAQ</a> available for Lens online, or available via the FAQ tab in Lens itself.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All new users must register (<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/NCyCCBNZwLi79YOGNuMLtxT?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://www.aao.gov.au/lens/register</a>) with the system.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Note that users cannot be added to proposals if they are not registered in Lens. Please ensure that all investigators on a proposal have registered well before the deadline!</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For any queries or comments, please email: lens -@- <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/wdRGCD1jy9t5K4k9ZhxN1LX?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">aao.gov.au</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Remote observing</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remote observing stations are available at ANU, ICRAR, Swinburne, UNSW, USQ and Australian Astronomical Optics (North Ryde). The Observatory is open to help establish new remote observing stations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have not used the instrument that you are scheduled for in the last two years (either remotely or from site), then we require you to do the observations from site.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>How to Apply for AAT Time</u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Instrument status and policies</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All ATAC applicants should check the latest version of <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KslvCOMxNytp9Wy8kT82cF3?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au">ATAC Policies and Procedures</a>, the latest <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oeCcCyoNVrcrzxR13tnMcCi?domain=aat.anu.edu.au">Instrumentation Status for the AAT</a> and recent <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/y6a3CE8kz9t3JEN7jhD2A6e?domain=aat.anu.edu.au">Policy Announcements</a>. Those seeking long term status should refer to the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4KJFCGvmB5i1pvQ79hmArHq?domain=aat.anu.edu.au">Long-term Programs</a> page. For further clarification on any issue, please contact the ATAC Technical Secretary (aat -@- <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/k476CP7yOZtKrpkwncgXlpH?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">astronomyaustralia.org.au</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If at least half the proposers and the lead proposer are from European countries, they may apply for AAT time through the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/z8e3CYWL1viLJr47XUvph58?domain=aat.anu.edu.au">OPTICON</a> program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Proposal content</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Full technical details, outlining how you derived your time estimates, observing constraints, and any special requests should be included in the scientific case (preferably under a separate section heading). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Important:</b> Proposers should demonstrate that their team has the skills and experience with the required observing modes to effectively conduct the proposed observations. Please include this information under a separate heading “Team Expertise and Background”. Note the ATAC will conduct their pre-grading without access to this section. Once the ranked list is set, the ATAC will be given access to the "Team Expertise and Background" information associated with each proposal recommended for implementation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At this point, proposals may only be flagged for downgrade (resulting in a non-selection of the proposal), if a team is clearly unqualified to undertake the work proposed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proposals should be written so that the content and significance is understandable by astronomers with different backgrounds. Proposals should also be written using the Anonymity Guidelines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If your proposal seeks time on two instruments, outline carefully the relative requirements of the different instrument set-ups, including the split in observing time between the instruments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If the observations are essential to the completion of a student's PhD thesis, then a full explanation must be given in the science case. No special consideration is given to proposals involving PhD students, except when attempting to schedule proposals near the scientific ranking cut-off, when some priority may be given.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After including overheads (detector readout, calibrations and telescope slewing), observers are required to multiply their time request by 1.5 to account for bad weather.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any backup project must use the same instrument as the main project.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A list of the principal targets (field centres for 2dF programs) should be prepared as a separate PDF document. The target list should contain target name, RA (h m s), Dec (d m s), target brightness, and priority. There is a 2-page limit for this target list PDF file. Other document formats will not be accepted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Proposal submission details</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prepare your main proposal offline, including an abstract, target list, science case, and technical justification. The science case and technical justification together should be in PDF format, no more than three pages total, with two pages for the science case and one page for technical justification. Those three pages should include all references and figures, use 11pt font (or larger), and have at least 10mm margins. Numerical referencing should be used (e.g. “as shown by [1]…”, instead of “as shown by Smith et al. (2017)” ). Colour figures are accepted. Other document formats will not be accepted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Submitting your proposal</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When your proposal details are ready, submit your application to ATAC through Lens, the AAT's online proposal submission system. As noted above, this is a user-account-based system and all investigators on a proposal must be registered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Acknowledgements</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The AAT Consortium requests all publications based upon data obtained through the AAT include the following acknowledgement:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Based [in part] on data obtained at Siding Spring Observatory [via program XXX]. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the AAT stands, the Gamilaraay people, and pay our respects to elders past and present.</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>New Opportunity: Guaranteed time on GSAOI/Gemini South in 2020B</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NGS2 is a new, more sensitive Tip-Tilt Wavefront Sensor for the Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics systems (GeMS) that was constructed at ANU for the Gemini-South 8m telescope. NGS2 allows the use of guide stars up to at least one magnitude fainter than the current system, significantly extending the number of astronomical objects that can be studied at high angular resolution with GeMS. The NGS2 system also reduces target acquisition overheads increasing the efficiency of science programs. The system was successfully commissioned in October 2019. Part of the agreement with Gemini for the NGS2 project is that there are to be 7 nights of guaranteed time with GSAOI+NGS2 available for the Australian community to use. This time will be allocated by ATAC in 2020B and 2021A. The Call for Gemini Proposal for observations with this system will be released in early March 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <b>AAO-CTIO time-swap arrangement</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The AAO and NOAO/CTIO have a time-swap arrangement to allow our respective communities to maximise their scientific opportunities through access to a broader range of facilities. This semester, there will be 5 nights of CTIO (Blanco) time available to the Australian community. The 2020B Call for Proposals for Australian community on Blanco Telescope will be issued on the 20 February 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Further details about the available nights and instruments can be found from the last <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/QE4fCK1qJZt2vVGokI8fFPw?domain=ast.noao.edu">NOAO's 2020A Call for Proposals</a>. The new CTIO Call for Proposals is due for release 01-March-2020 with the updated information. Generally, a uniform distribution of lunations will be available to the Australian community. Note too that DECam can produce useful imaging in the reddest filters (izY) on all but the very brightest nights.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All scheduled observations will be carried out in classical mode, with observers required to travel to the telescope at their own expense.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>How to Apply</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who wish to apply for Blanco time should do so using the Lens proposal system (<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jmlOCL7rK8tRp6ZW2iXnKai?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">https://www.aao.gov.au/lens/home</a>), selecting "CTIO 4m" from the telescopes menu on the first page of the proposal form. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The standard proposal page limits and recommendations regarding technical justifications should be followed. The proposals will be assessed by ATAC, and graded proposals provided to CTIO for scheduling.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Contacting the ATAC Secretariat</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Postal Address:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 2100<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hawthorn VIC 3122<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-mail: aat -@- <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/k476CP7yOZtKrpkwncgXlpH?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">astronomyaustralia.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ozXtCZYM2VF5VJp6Yh0fCBv?domain=protect-au.mimecast.com">www.astronomyaustralia.org.au/aat.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer<br>Program Manager<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Astronomy Australia Ltd (Sydney Office)<br>E: <u><a href="mailto:lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au">lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au</a></u> <br>W: <u><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/24MsCNLwM9i0r4GWpUwwWbN?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au" target="_blank">http://www.astronomyaustralia.org.au/</a></u><o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:36.0pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=66 valign=top style='width:49.25pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=38 height=35 style='width:.3958in;height:.3645in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5E319.F48DD100" alt="aal_logo_notext"><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=510 valign=top style='width:382.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><i>AAL is committed to equity and diversity and endeavours to create an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect.</i><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>