[sudo-discuss] Fwd: conflict resolution proposal

Then, conflict steward <=> constable? On Mar 9, 2013 2:09 AM, "rachel lyra hospodar" &lt;rachelyra(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: > I love 'steward'! > > To me it sounds welcoming and helpful, and opens up possibilities around > what else the role could be... for example, maybe someone from the > community at large who wants to do, say, an unconference, could ask a > sudo-ite to steward their event, ie, be a point of contact for the space? > Or as our fundraising structure ramps up, projects could have a funding > steward (also builds in accountability there!) that keeps an eye on the > process and helps to clarify it. I know that's a ways down the road but > honestly I have never seen a funding structure that was unconfusing, so > I'll just go ahead and predict that ours might be, too. > > Also in the case of amendments, if someone has an amendment they'd like > to make but is confused or intimidated by the process, a steward might be a > good neutral ally who can help everything along before & during the meeting. > > (Am I a consensus nerd if I point out that this kind of evolution of > ideas is part of the strength of that method?) > > :D > R. > On Mar 8, 2013 3:00 PM, "Anthony Di Franco" &lt;di.franco(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: > >> Steward? (See union steward, stewardship, etymology: house ward) >> On Mar 8, 2013 2:21 PM, "Anthony Di Franco" &lt;di.franco(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: >> >>> I tried to avoid "enforcement" specifically and its presence if and >>> where it remains is a bug. I would not mind it being summarily expunged >>> from the draft wherever you find it. I generally went with "implementation" >>> as a neutral term and made clear elsewhere that restorative remedies are >>> strongly preferred. >>> "Constable" I have found to have a range of nuanced meanings, many of >>> which seem to fit our situation well, from the very thorough wikipedia page >>> about it. It is the best word I know of so far, but I too would like one >>> that requires less up-front study of wikipedia to appreciate. >>> On Mar 8, 2013 2:12 PM, "rachel lyra hospodar" &lt;rachelyra(a)gmail.com&gt; >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I'd be interested in the structured editing time suggested here by >>>> marina! >>>> -I am interested in examining ways to transmute the Constable >>>> suggestion, with its problematic Enforcement language, into an >>>> Ombudspersonish solution, perhaps creating a sudo functionary role that is >>>> more flexible and applicable to a greater range of situations. >>>> -I am also very interested in seeking ways and places we can >>>> streamline the articles, since overall to me they seem kind of opaque due >>>> to complexity & language. >>>> -I am interested in seeking ways to create some clarity around the >>>> differences between unanimity, consensus, and voting, and which is used >>>> when. This could also include reaching clarity on how to get to the point >>>> where we are in consensus. >>>> >>>> I also do want to explicitly state once again that I have concerns >>>> about the denotations (ie, some of the stuff it actually says in the >>>> dictionary WRT the word) of 'constable' and 'enforcement' and am hoping we >>>> can come up with words less evocative of archaic and violent forms of >>>> social engineering. >>>> >>>> R. >>>> On Mar 7, 2013 1:18 PM, "Marina Kukso" &lt;marina.kukso(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: >>>> >>>>> also, i'd like to add that i'd be interested in having a structured >>>>> articles of association workshop sometime after this friday. we've tried >>>>> these before and they were not super productive. i think that where we >>>>> faltered before was in not having a very good list of "target areas" >>>>> identified ahead of time. here's an example of a possible "target area": >>>>> >>>>> "The process to amend these articles of association entails: >>>>> >>>>> [MISSING INFO: how to get a strong amendment that has buy in from the >>>>> sudo community] >>>>> >>>>> 1. Announcing the proposed amendment, posted: [MISSING INFO: who >>>>> does this?] >>>>> - On the official *sudo room* wiki. >>>>> - On the *sudo room* *discussion* email list >>>>> - At least 1 week before the meeting at which a vote on the >>>>> amendment will be held >>>>> 2. Recieving feedback and commentary posted: [MISSING INFO: for >>>>> how long? >>>>> - On the official *sudo room* wiki. >>>>> - On the official *sudo room* anonymous etherpad: >>>>> https://pad.riseup.net/p/sudoroom >>>>> - On any *sudo room* email list. >>>>> 3. Adding an agenda item to an official meeting's agenda. >>>>> - The agenda item includes time to review the feedback, >>>>> recieve in-person feedback, and discuss. >>>>> - *Decision procedure:* Consensus [MISSING INFO: unresolved >>>>> question of digital, in person, both, etc. also it seems like we're missing >>>>> a step between receiving in person feedback, discussion etc,. and then >>>>> having time to incorporate that feedback into a new text. in fact, maybe >>>>> this was the source of the confusion yesterday?]" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:02 PM, Marina Kukso &lt;marina.kukso(a)gmail.com&gt;wrote;wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hi everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> according to the articles, we only have a few decisions that we make: >>>>>> >>>>>> - conflict resolution >>>>>> - amendments >>>>>> - budget >>>>>> - endorsements >>>>>> >>>>>> voting procedures for all of these (in terms of 2/3, consensus, >>>>>> etc.) are clearly spelled out. it looks like what eddan is proposing below >>>>>> is the flowerings of an amendment to create a new thing to vote on - the >>>>>> creation of new roles. >>>>>> >>>>>> (also, i believe that in places where eddan uses "unanimity" below >>>>>> it would actually be accurate to instead say "consensus.") >>>>>> >>>>>> - marina >>>>>> >>>>>> ps - on a related note, i think the articles have done a good job >>>>>> clearly laying out how we vote on things once we have something solid in >>>>>> place. from my perspective, we've been running into murky areas when trying >>>>>> to get to a solid decision that can be voted on (in the past, we've run >>>>>> into problems getting a single budget to vote on (this should be much >>>>>> resolved with our new budget sheet), getting a single conflict resolution >>>>>> decision to vote on (we're in the process of addressing this now), and >>>>>> getting a single amendment text to vote on). "reaching consensus" would be >>>>>> the catch-all way that we "get to a single decision to vote on" (i mean, >>>>>> what "consensus" really does is move away from the idea of having a single >>>>>> thing to vote up or down on), but i wonder if what we need is a little bit >>>>>> more defined structure on the process of reaching consensus, ie, working >>>>>> with others to draft amendments, etc.? we have some of that, but maybe we >>>>>> need more? maybe not even anything formal, but sort of "best >>>>>> practice"...what do others think? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Anthony Di Franco < >>>>>> di.franco(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Your logic here suggests to me that decision procedures when in >>>>>>> conflict resolution should be considered separately from general decision >>>>>>> procedures, and the old decision procedures should be moved out to a >>>>>>> general decision-making scope, perhaps with sensible modifications, and the >>>>>>> ones in my amendment specific to conflict resolution should apply within >>>>>>> conflict resolution. >>>>>>> What we have now seems to be simply a conflation of the two and an >>>>>>> oversight in the original draft. >>>>>>> On Mar 7, 2013 9:59 AM, "Eddan Katz" &lt;eddan(a)clear.net&gt; wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, Marina, In-line replies below. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> sent from eddan.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 7, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Marina Kukso &lt;marina.kukso(a)gmail.com&gt; >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> hi eddan, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> thanks for laying out the situation and providing links to the >>>>>>>> relevant parts of the articles. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> i have a couple questions - >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1) i'm not sure what section of the articles your suggestion to >>>>>>>> approve the constable role by a 2/3 vote is based on (maybe this is a brand >>>>>>>> new suggestion?). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In a strict sense, there is no language defining how to add a new >>>>>>>> role. I laid out the questions below because I do think guidance on this >>>>>>>> falls in between the cracks somewhat and those questions are intended to >>>>>>>> get us to a conventionally understood agreement on it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I do remember this being brought up the first time around we put >>>>>>>> the Articles together, but that we were convinced to remain silent on it in >>>>>>>> order to ensure that the number of official roles be kept to the minimum >>>>>>>> necessary. I also remembering that something about being silent on it >>>>>>>> didn't seem right at the time, but I hadn't been able to put my finger on >>>>>>>> it at the time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So here's the rub: if we are to rely on the process by which we >>>>>>>> make amendments solely as guide, we must still figure out how to move >>>>>>>> forward when we hit a dead end or doesn't come out the way we had intended. >>>>>>>> There is some additional confusion caused by the the fact that this very >>>>>>>> section calls for a vote on the amendment, which is a different method than >>>>>>>> consensus. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What kind of threshold would then be necessary to approve this by >>>>>>>> vote? There are only 3 options - majority, super-majority (2/3), or >>>>>>>> unanimity. We intentionally did not include any voting requiring unanimity >>>>>>>> because of the problems introduced by single-person veto obstruction of >>>>>>>> what the group as a whole wants (while protecting minority opinion). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In other words, if one person among us, whoever it is, doesn't >>>>>>>> think we should have any more additional roles - then the decision to never >>>>>>>> have any more roles fulfilling any functions is imposed on the group as a >>>>>>>> whole. This is a problem when a need for a particular role is identified >>>>>>>> and clearly agreed upon. But this is also a structural dynamic that would >>>>>>>> persist with any amendment on any issue introduced in the future. While the >>>>>>>> language-drafting process is more clear and offers practicable solutions, >>>>>>>> the approval of such an amendment is defaulting to being a unanimous vote >>>>>>>> for all future amendments. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It was this kind of result that moved us to vote on the initial >>>>>>>> articles under the threshold of a compact, which is a minimum number (i.e., >>>>>>>> "coalition of the willing") rather than a percentage of the whole. Having >>>>>>>> watched some of the Republican house filibuster on C-SPAN last night, I >>>>>>>> shudder at the prospect of our entire initiative being held up at gun point >>>>>>>> by some zealot trying to manipulate the process for purposes other than >>>>>>>> solving the task at hand. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To answer your question, I do not think that 2/3 vote on the >>>>>>>> constable role is a new suggestion. Having reached a dead end on approval >>>>>>>> (see above), I think that the kind of decision it is (dispute, fiscal >>>>>>>> solvency, membership, etc.) should guide the threshold by which the vote is >>>>>>>> decided. Reading the Amendment section in isolation without reference to >>>>>>>> any other part of the document leaves us highly vulnerable to being >>>>>>>> paralyzed (See current Republican-led Congress); and in my view can't >>>>>>>> really make sense. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The reason I think the addition of a Constable role should be 2/3 >>>>>>>> is because this whole suggestion and the process we've embarked upon >>>>>>>> started with a pretty much universally shared distaste for how the conflict >>>>>>>> resolution process was turning out. The conversation focused around safe >>>>>>>> space initially and then was expanded some, but still closely connected to >>>>>>>> safe space. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Basically, making sure we have an equitable process where everyone >>>>>>>> feels free and encouraged to contribute, and where the system is set up >>>>>>>> specifically not to allow the loudest voices to drown out minority opinion >>>>>>>> and dissent. While the process moved us into the amendment drafting and >>>>>>>> approval section, I would argue that this situation and relevant >>>>>>>> considerations still most consistently falls under the notion of safe >>>>>>>> space, at least in my mind. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So even though the Conflict Resolution section in which the >>>>>>>> different categories of issues are laid out can be interpreted to only be >>>>>>>> relevant to anything taking place in dispute resolution, I do not think >>>>>>>> that this interpretation allows us any guidance on how to make any other >>>>>>>> decision other than resolving disputes. In order to get something done, we >>>>>>>> would then be steering people to the dispute resolution process to work it >>>>>>>> out. All I can say to that is Oy Vey! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I think that the guidance of how to approve things (except for >>>>>>>> language-drafting) should stay within the categories set out. At least >>>>>>>> that's what I thought we were doing when we forked it out that way. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For the reasons above, I think the appointment of a Constable >>>>>>>> position be approved by a 2/3 vote and the language defining that role be >>>>>>>> drafted with a consensus process. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2) regarding the suggestion that we have two separate voting plans >>>>>>>> for the creation of a new role and for making all other amendments to the >>>>>>>> articles. are you suggesting that this is how we do it this time around, or >>>>>>>> that this is something we should address in future amendments? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I actually do think there is some merit to splitting apart the >>>>>>>> decision about something in a more general sense for a vote, and working >>>>>>>> through the drafting process separately. I am not suggesting that though, >>>>>>>> because I think we'd be best served by making as narrow a decision as >>>>>>>> possible given that we haven't thought through other scenarios. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I would support making this kind of split for all decisions that >>>>>>>> involve officially adding functionary roles, but am not even advocating for >>>>>>>> that here. It seems to me like the best thing to do is recognize that it >>>>>>>> is definitely relevant for making a constable role, if not others as well. >>>>>>>> Our experience has shown that sometimes deliberative discussion veers off >>>>>>>> a productive process when there is no one assigned to pointing us to where >>>>>>>> we should go next. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For the unique situation of making a foundationary role for >>>>>>>> someone that makes sure we move forward in the process, I propose a 2/3 >>>>>>>> vote, under the Safe Space designated threshold. I still think we should >>>>>>>> call it an ombudsperson instead, but know that it is completely beside the >>>>>>>> point. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - marina >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 2:43 AM, Eddan &lt;eddan(a)clear.net&gt; wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dear Sudo folk - >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As now ought to be assumed amongst the illustrious Sudo Room >>>>>>>>> body, dedicated as we are to a deliberative process, a point of contention >>>>>>>>> arose around the process itself. The honest disagreement and confusion, as >>>>>>>>> far as I understand it, is fundamentally about how we agree to approve the >>>>>>>>> establishment of a position deputized to make sure the process is followed >>>>>>>>> and make sure that conflicts move towards fair and efficient resolution. >>>>>>>>> If the previous sentence makes some sense but also makes your head hurt, as >>>>>>>>> it does mine, you won't be surprised to find out there was some confusion >>>>>>>>> in this evening's meeting over what exactly we're supposed to do. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The vote on adding the role of constable came up as was announced >>>>>>>>> last week, and it was agreed that Anthony has followed meticulous process >>>>>>>>> as we have it laid out so far, giving everyone plentiful opportunity to >>>>>>>>> discuss and object and to make available in-person and on-line >>>>>>>>> opportunities to improve on the proposal. Discussion over the need for >>>>>>>>> such a role has persistently come up that represented various points of >>>>>>>>> view on several specific aspects of the proposal. Debate was halted at >>>>>>>>> regular intervals to give the less aggressive and talkative folks (in >>>>>>>>> addition to me) around an opportunity to interject; and everyone was >>>>>>>>> reminded of the option for anonymous commenting on the etherpad and for >>>>>>>>> direct editing on the wiki. This took place over a period of about 6 weeks >>>>>>>>> and more, in as formal a method as we've made up along the way so far. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The reasonable difference in interpretation to put it simply, is >>>>>>>>> how to add a position to the Articles of Association by: (1) 2/3 vote; or >>>>>>>>> must be done (2) by consensus. There are many other issues implied by this >>>>>>>>> for sure, some of which have been brought up already and other conditionals >>>>>>>>> still to be worked out. I also think re-hashing the play-by-play events of >>>>>>>>> tonight would be unproductive and that considerations on the merits of the >>>>>>>>> constable role be limited to high-level comments and would be best served >>>>>>>>> without delving into too many details about the role. In other words, I'm >>>>>>>>> suggesting we separate out the process by which we (a) find consensus on >>>>>>>>> language amending the articles of association; and (b) decide on whether we >>>>>>>>> need to add a Constable (or related functionary) role. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So this is the part where it gets kind of tricky. Here are some >>>>>>>>> questions it seems to me need to be clarified in order to move forward: >>>>>>>>> What does the Amendments section of the Articles ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Article_4._Amendments) >>>>>>>>> say about the process by which we approve adding a functionary position? >>>>>>>>> What does the Functionaries section ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Section_2.2_Sudo_Functiona…) >>>>>>>>> say about how to amend the Articles to create another position? >>>>>>>>> Do the decision procedures categorized in the dispute resolution >>>>>>>>> process ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Section_3.4_Enforcement) >>>>>>>>> give us guidance on the process that should be followed in creating a new >>>>>>>>> functionary role? >>>>>>>>> If so, what process ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Sub-Section_3.40_Process) >>>>>>>>> for approving the addition of a Constable (or equivalent) role be followed? >>>>>>>>> What part of the agenda structure ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Sub-Section_3.0.1_Agenda) >>>>>>>>> is the most appropriate category for adding a functionary role? >>>>>>>>> How do we go about advancing our values ( >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Values) in >>>>>>>>> making these decisions? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I won't represent anyone else's position on their behalf, but >>>>>>>>> will say that I think consensus is not the right process by which the >>>>>>>>> Constable role be approved. This being said, I do think that whatever >>>>>>>>> language is drafted to amend the Articles to include this new role be done >>>>>>>>> by consensus. Having a common understanding of how this ought to be done >>>>>>>>> in detail is crucial, in my opinion, to avoid further misunderstandings and >>>>>>>>> wide divergence of interpretation. I propose as I did at the meeting >>>>>>>>> tonight that these two parts of the decision need to be disentangled for >>>>>>>>> any progress to be made. Upon reflection, I would have presented that >>>>>>>>> proposal differently and with more specific reference to the Articles. >>>>>>>>> Suffice it to say that we're figuring out how to do this stuff in some ways >>>>>>>>> we're not used to, and that we all have a lot to learn from each other. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> In sum, I propose that there be a vote next week on adding a >>>>>>>>> Constable (or equivalent) to the functionaries in the Articles, and that >>>>>>>>> the vote require 2/3 approval, our highest threshold thus far. Since there >>>>>>>>> are so many ancillary issues, I'd rather hear other Sudo folks' perspective >>>>>>>>> before making too much of a case for this way of moving forward. Seems to >>>>>>>>> me that the complications of getting to this vote make the greatest case >>>>>>>>> for the need for such a role, to keep things moving in a productive >>>>>>>>> direction. The constable (or ombudsperson as I had proposed), is not an >>>>>>>>> ultimate judge of conflicts in my understanding. In fact, rotating >>>>>>>>> ombudspeople and/or a jury of peers is more along the lines of what I've >>>>>>>>> heard proposed. Rather, I think we need someone like a Constable to make >>>>>>>>> sure we get unstuck when trying to resolve disputes and decide on things. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> May God Bless Sudo Room. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> sent from eddan.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ---- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Feb 22, 2013 11:17 PM, "Anthony Di Franco" < >>>>>>>>> di.franco(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: >>>>>>>>> Sudyo, >>>>>>>>> I have edited in a more advanced draft of my proposal for a >>>>>>>>> rigorous conflict resolution process and for the role of a Constable to >>>>>>>>> facilitate the keeping of open and transparent records about conflicts and >>>>>>>>> where their resolution stands. >>>>>>>>> I emailed a bit about this a few weeks ago in response to the >>>>>>>>> long and unsatisfactory non-process the group had just spent a lot of time >>>>>>>>> in, and I presented a much briefer version of this proposal at last week's >>>>>>>>> meeting. I intend to have it up for a vote at the next eligible meeting. >>>>>>>>> I have tried to incorporate the feedback I received during the >>>>>>>>> meeting and to think through a process that would capture the original >>>>>>>>> intent of the sketchy previous language but flesh it out with comprehensive >>>>>>>>> detail and precision, and I had firmly in mind the memories of the >>>>>>>>> shortcomings of the old process in practice. While I was there mucking >>>>>>>>> around in the articles I fixed a few other odd things that were lying >>>>>>>>> around. (It also still seems to me that the numbering is off.) >>>>>>>>> The whole draft, with my and other changes, is, as usual, here: >>>>>>>>> http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association/Draft >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Highlights: >>>>>>>>> Emphasize horizontality in the Functionaries in general and in >>>>>>>>> the Constable in particular: section 2.2: "Any member of sudoroom may >>>>>>>>> perform any of the functions of any of the Functionaries, but the >>>>>>>>> Functionaries are expected to perform their duties regularly and must >>>>>>>>> perform them if no one else can or will." and section 3.4.1 below. >>>>>>>>> Define role of Constable (section 2.2) >>>>>>>>> Point person for facilitating the conflict resolution process >>>>>>>>> according to the Articles, but not necessarily a moderator. >>>>>>>>> Stewards selection of a moderator and schedules meetings among >>>>>>>>> conflicting parties and moderator. >>>>>>>>> Documents all meetings and communications relevant to the >>>>>>>>> conflict resolution process. >>>>>>>>> Promotes good-faith participation in the process by conflicting >>>>>>>>> parties on a basis of mutual respect and growth towards better >>>>>>>>> relationships and a stronger community. >>>>>>>>> If conflict resolution goes before the whole group, >>>>>>>>> co-facilitates with Facilitator, and handles points of information about >>>>>>>>> conflict resolution with reference to the documentation. >>>>>>>>> Does not act as Constable in conflicts involving self. >>>>>>>>> Precise and comprehensive conflict resolution procedure: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Section 3.4 Enforcement >>>>>>>>> [edit]Sub-Section 3.4.0 Process >>>>>>>>> The resolution of disputes and disagreements within sudo room is >>>>>>>>> encouraged through informal process and the spirit of a collaborative >>>>>>>>> environment. There is a process, however, by which issues that are not >>>>>>>>> resolved informally and that arise within the scope of these articles of >>>>>>>>> association: >>>>>>>>> The party who seeks resolution finds someone to act as Constable >>>>>>>>> in the matter, and works with this Constable to find a Mediator. >>>>>>>>> The Mediator is an impartial and uninvolved third party who >>>>>>>>> consents to assist, and with whom all conflicting parties consent to work >>>>>>>>> with towards a solution. >>>>>>>>> The Constable organizes meetings for conflict resolution and >>>>>>>>> maintains records of all meetings and relevant communications among the >>>>>>>>> conflicting parties. >>>>>>>>> The Constable, Mediator, and the conflicting parties arrange to >>>>>>>>> meet to work out a resolution to the conflict that all conflicting parties >>>>>>>>> consent to. >>>>>>>>> If at least one conflicting party does not consent to meet, or if >>>>>>>>> at least one conflicting party is unavailable to meet in a reasonable time, >>>>>>>>> all relevant circumstances considered, or if the Constable and Mediator >>>>>>>>> agree after at least one meeting that further meetings would not be likely >>>>>>>>> to lead to resolution, the issue is brought before the group in the >>>>>>>>> following way: >>>>>>>>> The issue is added to the agenda of the next official meeting >>>>>>>>> scheduled at least one week in the future, and all relevant documentation >>>>>>>>> is gathered together by the Constable and made available to the group at >>>>>>>>> least one week beforehand, preferably on the wiki, and notice is broadcast >>>>>>>>> to the group, preferably on the mailing list, but information that would >>>>>>>>> compromise anyone's privacy or dignity is not made public. In the >>>>>>>>> description of the issue, the form of redress sought in by the plaintiff(s) >>>>>>>>> is included. Both the Constable and Mediator must give their approval of >>>>>>>>> the factual content of the documentation before it is posted. Both the >>>>>>>>> Constable and Mediator must expressly affirm that the form of redress >>>>>>>>> sought by the plaintiff(s) is consistent with sudo room's values. >>>>>>>>> During each meeting's agenda item on Conflict Resolution, all >>>>>>>>> unresolved issues on the wiki are brought up for discussion followed by a >>>>>>>>> vote. >>>>>>>>> First, the Constable presents all relevant documentation about >>>>>>>>> the issue. >>>>>>>>> Then, a category of severity is established by consensus >>>>>>>>> according to sudo room's values and the facts of the case. The category >>>>>>>>> determines the voting threshold for sustaining a sanction against any party >>>>>>>>> to the conflict. The categories are (in order of decreasing severity): >>>>>>>>> Any matter calling for membership suspension or termination. >>>>>>>>> Decision Procedure: 2/3 vote >>>>>>>>> Other serious conflict. >>>>>>>>> Decision Procedure: 2/3 vote >>>>>>>>> Conflict where only fiscal issues are involved and only fiscal >>>>>>>>> redress is sought. >>>>>>>>> Decision Procedure: 1/2 vote >>>>>>>>> All other conflicts. >>>>>>>>> Decision Procedure: Consensus >>>>>>>>> Positive feedback. >>>>>>>>> Decision Procedure: Auto-approval >>>>>>>>> Then, the opportunity to represent perspective is granted to each >>>>>>>>> conflicting party and to the Mediator, and general discussion may be held >>>>>>>>> about the issue if any member wishes. The Constable co-facilitates with the >>>>>>>>> Facilitator in order to answer questions specific to the conflict and >>>>>>>>> provides information about the history of the conflict by referring to the >>>>>>>>> documentation. >>>>>>>>> Then, a brief period of deliberation of definite time is held, >>>>>>>>> during which members are free to consider the issue or discuss it directly >>>>>>>>> with others. >>>>>>>>> Then, members may propose alternative remedies to the conflict, >>>>>>>>> which are added to a list of potential remedies if neither the Constable >>>>>>>>> nor the Mediator objects. They may be overruled in their objections if a >>>>>>>>> second member supports the proposal. >>>>>>>>> Finally, a vote is held on the plaintiff(s)' proposed remedy, and >>>>>>>>> then alternative remedies are voted upon in the order they were proposed, >>>>>>>>> but only if at least one member indicates that the one under consideration >>>>>>>>> is still relevant. After all remedies have been considered in this way, the >>>>>>>>> matter is considered resolved. >>>>>>>>> Any conflicting party unsatisfied with the decision may place an >>>>>>>>> appeal on the agenda in the same way that conflicts are placed on the >>>>>>>>> agenda, except that a majority of the group must vote to accept the appeal >>>>>>>>> during a meeting, and the process begins anew. The appeal must propose an >>>>>>>>> alternative remedy and refer to values that were not served by the original >>>>>>>>> decision. >>>>>>>>> If at the end of any step in the process more than an hour has >>>>>>>>> passed during the current meeting in considering the conflict, any member >>>>>>>>> may request that a majority vote be held on whether to table the conflict >>>>>>>>> until the next meeting. >>>>>>>>> [edit]Sub-Section 3.4.1 Principles and Values Specific to >>>>>>>>> Conflicts >>>>>>>>> The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven >>>>>>>>> otherwise beyond reasonable doubt. >>>>>>>>> Respect for the privacy and dignity of all members is >>>>>>>>> consistently maintained. >>>>>>>>> Proportional and effective remedies should be sought. >>>>>>>>> Restorative remedies are strongly preferred over retributive >>>>>>>>> remedies. >>>>>>>>> More precise language about functionaries: >>>>>>>>> Facilitator >>>>>>>>> Maintains the agenda for meetings, ensures topics are dealt with, >>>>>>>>> and recognizes speakers in a fair and inclusive way. >>>>>>>>> Ensures that all group business is handled and all group >>>>>>>>> decisions are made in the way described in these Articles of Association, >>>>>>>>> by bearing them in mind and referring to them whenever needed. >>>>>>>>> Uses own best judgment to resolve ambiguity in the Articles of >>>>>>>>> Association about how business is handled in meetings, but may be >>>>>>>>> challenged in this by anyone who does not consent, which results in a >>>>>>>>> majority vote on sustaining or overturning the Facilitator's judgment. >>>>>>>>> Scribe >>>>>>>>> Takes notes during meetings and collaborates with others to >>>>>>>>> include their notes in final meeting minutes. >>>>>>>>> Posts notes publicly after each meeting. >>>>>>>>> Exchequer >>>>>>>>> Presents the budget during meetings, as articulated in the budget >>>>>>>>> process below. >>>>>>>>> Receives dues and donations and pays expenses on behalf of the >>>>>>>>> group, using the group's accounts. >>>>>>>>> Maintains accurate budget documentation and makes it available to >>>>>>>>> the group. >>>>>>>>> Constable >>>>>>>>> Point person for facilitating the conflict resolution process >>>>>>>>> according to the Articles, but not necessarily a moderator. >>>>>>>>> Stewards selection of a moderator and schedules meetings among >>>>>>>>> conflicting parties and moderator. >>>>>>>>> Documents all meetings and communications relevant to the >>>>>>>>> conflict resolution process. >>>>>>>>> Promotes good-faith participation in the process by conflicting >>>>>>>>> parties on a basis of mutual respect and growth towards better >>>>>>>>> relationships and a stronger community. >>>>>>>>> If conflict resolution goes before the whole group, >>>>>>>>> co-facilitates with Facilitator, and handles points of information about >>>>>>>>> conflict resolution with reference to the documentation. >>>>>>>>> Does not act as Constable in conflicts involving self. >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>>>>>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>>>>>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>>>>>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>>>>>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>>>>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>>>>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>>>>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>>>>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> sudo-discuss mailing list >>>> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >>>> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >>>> >>>>