Make a decision

take a vote

democratic way of making a decision.

boost morale

improve spirit/increase enthusiasm

actually

in fact

on the whole

in general

aim (verb)

plan or attempt to achieve something

budget

a plan for making and spending money

a double-edged sword

a situation which has both positive and negative sides

unanimous

being in complete agreement

however

but, nevertheless

therefore

for that reason/so

chairperson

the person in charge of a meeting

abstain

to choose not to vote for or against something.