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New Member Script

2015-02-06T09:07:26Z

Eske: /* Optional Questions: */

Questions we can ask prospective members at meetings!

== Primary Questions: ==
=== PROMPT: There are no wrong answers ===
=== Would you like to ''briefly'' introduce yourself? ===
=== How did you find sudo room? ===
=== Why do you want to be a sudo room member? ===
=== What do you want to hack or learn at sudo room? ===
=== What do you want to share with or teach at sudo room? ===

== Optional Questions: ==
=== What do you know about sudo room's [[Articles_of_Association#Values|values]]? ===
=== What do you know about sudo room's [https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sudoroom&offset=&limit=500&action=history history]? ===
=== Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? ===
=== Are you a cop? An undercover cop? A federal agent? ===
=== What's 20 + 3? ===
=== Can you please tell me what is in the captcha? ===

== Afterwards ==
=== Get them set up to pay membership dues on Gratipay or through Bitcoin. ===
=== Put them into the Seltzer database. ===
=== Give them Wordpress, Wiki accounts. ===
=== Subscribe them to mailing list(s). ===

New Member Script

2015-02-06T08:46:45Z

Eske: /* = Can you please tell me what is in the captcha? */

Questions we can ask prospective members at meetings!

== Primary Questions: ==
=== PROMPT: There are no wrong answers ===
=== Would you like to ''briefly'' introduce yourself? ===
=== How did you find sudo room? ===
=== Why do you want to be a sudo room member? ===
=== What do you want to hack or learn at sudo room? ===
=== What do you want to share with or teach at sudo room? ===

== Optional Questions: ==
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [[Articles_of_Association#Values|values]]? ===
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sudoroom&offset=&limit=500&action=history history]? ===
=== Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? ===
=== Are you a cop? An undercover cop? A federal agent? ===
=== What's 20 + 3? ===
=== Can you please tell me what is in the captcha? ===

== Afterwards ==
=== Get them set up to pay membership dues on Gratipay or through Bitcoin. ===
=== Put them into the Seltzer database. ===
=== Give them Wordpress, Wiki accounts. ===
=== Subscribe them to mailing list(s). ===

New Member Script

2015-02-06T08:46:20Z

Eske: /* Optional Questions: */

Questions we can ask prospective members at meetings!

== Primary Questions: ==
=== PROMPT: There are no wrong answers ===
=== Would you like to ''briefly'' introduce yourself? ===
=== How did you find sudo room? ===
=== Why do you want to be a sudo room member? ===
=== What do you want to hack or learn at sudo room? ===
=== What do you want to share with or teach at sudo room? ===

== Optional Questions: ==
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [[Articles_of_Association#Values|values]]? ===
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sudoroom&offset=&limit=500&action=history history]? ===
=== Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? ===
=== Are you a cop? An undercover cop? A federal agent? ===
=== What's 20 + 3? ===
=== Can you please tell me what is in the captcha? ==

== Afterwards ==
=== Get them set up to pay membership dues on Gratipay or through Bitcoin. ===
=== Put them into the Seltzer database. ===
=== Give them Wordpress, Wiki accounts. ===
=== Subscribe them to mailing list(s). ===

New Member Script

2015-02-06T08:45:13Z

Eske: /* Primary Questions: */

Questions we can ask prospective members at meetings!

== Primary Questions: ==
=== PROMPT: There are no wrong answers ===
=== Would you like to ''briefly'' introduce yourself? ===
=== How did you find sudo room? ===
=== Why do you want to be a sudo room member? ===
=== What do you want to hack or learn at sudo room? ===
=== What do you want to share with or teach at sudo room? ===

== Optional Questions: ==
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [[Articles_of_Association#Values|values]]? ===
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sudoroom&offset=&limit=500&action=history history]? ===
=== Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? ===
=== Are you a cop? An undercover cop? A federal agent? ===
=== What's 20 + 3? ===

== Afterwards ==
=== Get them set up to pay membership dues on Gratipay or through Bitcoin. ===
=== Put them into the Seltzer database. ===
=== Give them Wordpress, Wiki accounts. ===
=== Subscribe them to mailing list(s). ===

Talk:Articles of Association/Improving membership

2015-02-06T08:25:38Z

Eske: Talk page autocreated when first thread was posted

Thread:Talk:Articles of Association/Improving membership/One Month Minimum for Prospective Members

2015-02-06T08:25:37Z

Eske: New thread: One Month Minimum for Prospective Members

Proposal to require a one month minimum involvement, of any and all prospective members, within the sudo room community.
1. To allow the community and the prospective member to become known to each other.
2. To allow for any potential concerns to surface and resolve, before the new person applies to become a member of sudo room.
3. To act as one of many safety and security levels, between the general public, and members and resourcess of sudo room.

Wording for Articles of Association: ?

Articles of Association/Improving membership

2015-02-06T08:18:35Z

Eske: /* Section 2.1.1 Objections to Prospective Members */

==Article 0. Name==

'''sudo room'''

==Article 1. Purpose==
* '''sudo room''' is an association of individuals (called "sudoers") established to collectively support a [[Sudo_room|creative community and hacker space]] with [[Sudo_room/methodology|corresponding values]].

===Values===
'''sudo room''' is an open, collaborative community of creators and practitioners working toward positive social change. '''sudo room''' chooses to:
#Value open, public discourses over closed, proprietary processes.
#Value access and transparency over exclusivity.
#Value solving real problems over hypotheticals, while respecting visions of the future.
#Value community and collaboration over isolation and competition.
#Value human judgment over automation and efficiency.
#Value do-ocracy over bureaucracy.
#Value safe space over ideology.

==Article 2. Membership==

===Section 2.0 Definition===

'''sudo room''' is a deliberative collective, meaning there is horizontal democratic control and participatory management of the organization, which is composed of all individual members. However, the group actively strives to substantially incorporate interested community participants and beneficiaries who are non-members. Members agree to decisions made by '''sudo room''' as well the terms of these Articles of Association and all future amendments.

By using spaces or services operated by '''sudo room''', community participants and beneficiaries are obligated to respect all decisions by '''sudo room''' as well as the terms of these Articles of Association and all future amendments.

===Section 2.1 Qualifications for Membership===

* Membership is defined by fulfilling the following requirements:
*# Contributing monthly dues (sliding-scale with respect to operating costs) or equivalent.
*#* It is an express purpose of the group to keep membership rates low, and therefore accessible, as well as offer, when possible, alternatives to monetary contribution to suffice for monthly dues.
*# A status of good standing with the organization.
*#* Unresolved debts and/or substantial lapses in respecting the values of the organization and its members may result in suspension of membership, to be determined by fair process respecting individual rights and freedoms and the integrity of community norms.
*# Successfully completing the process for becoming a member, below:

====Section 2.1.0 Process for becoming a member====
#'''Declaration of Intent to Join'''
#* To become a member, a person must submit a brief, written or spoken "Declaration of Intent to Join", where they answer the following questions (for informational purposes only, in other words "there are no wrong answers"):
#** What is your (pseudo)nym and/or name?
#** Why do you want to be a member of sudo room?
#** If you know already, what are you excited to do and/or learn at sudo room?
#** If you know already, what are you excited to share with and/or teach the sudo room community?
#'''Initial Pondering'''
#* It is only possible to become a member in person, at the weekly sudo room meeting. Prospective members are encouraged to apply in person, but can submit a written declaration, if they are not able to attend a meeting.
#* At the sudo room weekly meeting, every prospective member, as well as non-members, must leave the room, so that existing members can have a chance to discuss any concerns, or reasons why they believe the prospective member(s) membership application should be denied at this time (this is referred to as the "Initial Pondering").
#** The intent is for it to be easy for new members to join, so only very serious concerns should be brought up.
#** If any existing member objects (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) to a prospective new member's application, and this cannot be resolved through discussion, then the prospective member will not be allowed membership, at this time.
#** Unreasonable or frequent blocking of new members by an existing member is grounds for immediate termination of membership, based on a 2/3 vote.
#* Upon completing the "Initial Pondering", potential members must be communicated to all sudo rooom members within 24 hours, including their "Declaration of Intent to Join". This is usually done via the discussion list.
#'''Extended Pondering'''
#* After the Initial Pondering, if there are no immediate objections, there will be an additional one week pondering, to allow absent sudo room members to raise their objections (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) as to why the prospective member should not be allowed to join at this time (this is referred to as the "Extended Pondering").
#* If there are no objections (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) raised during the "Extended Pondering", the prospective member will become a member.
#** The intention is to provide sufficient time to ensure all concerns of those unable to attend the meeting may be heard.
#* The new member will be added to the membership list, and given access to desired, and relevant, assets and services, of sudo room.
#* No announcement, of this change of status, after the "Extended Pondering", is necessary.

====Section 2.1.1 Objections to Prospective Members====

To clarify the process and implications of a member's objection, to a prospective member's request for membership, during either the initial pondering or extended pondering:
* Any member who raises an objection is not required to be personally identified, either directly or indirectly, with regard to the objection.
* The members present for the initial pondering, or the members notified during the extended pondering, must come to consensus on '''an explanation''', and an optional '''request''', to deliver to the prospective member in question.
** This explanation should prioritize the protection of the privacy and anonymity of any members with objections, as necessary, at the members' discretion.
** The explanation, and optional request, may provide an opportunity to resolve objections, such as to ask the prospective member to:
*** Apply again after an allotted time, in order to have a better chance to interact with the community.
*** Learn more about the sudo room community and values, such as by engaging directly with one or more particular members.
*** Write a statement to address any particular issue(s) of concern.
*** Write a statement to share what, if anything, the prospective member ''learned'' in a given situation of concern.
*** Provide some concrete evidence or proof that may settle any objections and/or clarify any misunderstandings.
*** Other reasonable requests.
* At least one current member must communicate this explanation, to the prospective member, as soon as possible.
** This current member, who communicates the explanation, should also field any relevant feedback from the prospective member, and update all current members.
* Public venues such as the weekly meeting or public email lists are '''NOT''' appropriate venues to discuss the specific details of objections to a prospective member's request to join sudo room. All conversations concerning the details of objections, concerns, explanations, requests, etc are best held privately, or among the current sudo room members, as necessary, and at the members' discretion.

===Section 2.2 Sudo Functionaries===

As a collective, functionary positions are voluntary roles taken on by willing members and intended to change regularly. No person may hold more than one position simultaneously, unless permitted by '''sudo room'''. 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. Any Functionaries can voluntarily cede the role to another member any time, and is replaced if another member is voted into the function by a simple majority vote.
The positions and respective duties are listed below:

* 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.

* 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.
** Coordinates with Scribe to ensure budget-related information is accurate and available to all members.
** Co-facilitates (with the Facilitator) the budget process below.

* Conflict Steward
** Facilitates the conflict resolution process according to the Articles of Association, but not necessarily a moderator.
** Stewards selection of a moderator and schedules meetings among conflicting parties and moderator.
** Documents 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 Conflict Steward in conflicts involving self.

===Section 2.3 Benefits===

The following are benefits available to all members:
* Usable [[Articles of Association/Assets and Resources|assets and resources]] available within reasonable constraints of time and under the condition of sharing.
** '''sudo room''' strives to make assets and resources available to as many non-member participants and beneficiaries as possible.
** Note: no personal property should be stored in '''sudo room''' unless a system for personal storage can be provided by '''sudo room'''.
** Note: the use of '''sudo room''' environments for habitation and/or domestic use is strongly discouraged.
* Approved discounts and services negotiated through the collective purchasing power of '''sudo room'''.
** Items are up to the discretion of '''sudo room''' to determine through its budgeting and decision-making processes.
* A ''safe space,'' which is defined as:
** "A place where anyone can relax and be fully self-expressed, without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on account of biological sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, age, or physical or mental ability; a place where the rules guard each person's self-respect and dignity and strongly encourage everyone to respect others." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe-space â€” Advocates for Youth via Wikipedia].
** A place free of physical violence or threats thereof.

==Article 3. Decision-Making==
===Section 3.0 Governance===
As a collective, '''sudo room''' members govern themselves and each retains equal rights and mutual responsibilities.
====Sub-Section 3.0.0 Meetings====
* Meetings are held regularly, with sufficient notice for interested members to participate.
* A meeting to conduct official business of sudo room must include at least 10 members.

====Sub-Section 3.0.1 Agenda====
Agendas will be initiated with a default structure left open to addition until the beginning of the next meeting. Additions to the agenda during the meeting require a simple majority to be added, otherwise they are tabled until the next meeting.

Agenda structure:
# Announcements / Updates
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Not applicable during meetings.
#* Public announcements may be objected to with timely notice and the burden on the objector.
# Fiscal Solvency (Budget)
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Automatically approve the budget formed using the procedure outlined below. All amendments to the automatic budget must be made using a consensus process.
# Conflict Resolution
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' ''Fair Process'' described below.
# Proposals for Amendment
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Follow ''"Amendments" Article '' below.
# Endorsements
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' By consensus.
#* Official '''sudo room''' endorsements of other events, activities, groups, or actions.

===Section 3.2 Conflict Resolution===
====Sub-Section 3.2.0 Process====

[[File:SudoRoom.png|400px|right|Diagram]]
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 '''Conflict Steward''' in the matter, and works with this '''Conflict Steward''' 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 toward a solution.
## The '''Conflict Steward''' organizes meetings for conflict resolution and maintains records of all meetings and relevant communications among the conflicting parties.
## The '''Conflict Steward''', '''Mediator''', and the conflicting parties arrange to meet to work out a resolution to which all conflicting parties consent.
# 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 '''Conflict Steward''' 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 documentation is gathered by the '''Conflict Steward''' and made available to the group at least one week beforehand (on wiki), and notice is broadcast to the group (on 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 remedy sought by the plaintiff(s) is included. Both the '''Conflict Steward''' and '''Mediator''' must give their approval of the factual content of the documentation before it is posted. Both the '''Conflict Steward''' and '''Mediator''' must expressly affirm that the form of remedy sought by the plaintiff(s) is consistent with '''sudo room's''' [[Articles of Association#Values | values]]. The request for remedy must include an implementation plan approved by the '''Conflict Steward''' and the '''Mediator''' if it is not obvious how to implement it.
## 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 '''Conflict Steward''' presents all relevant documentation about the issue.
### Then, a category of severity is established by '''consensus''' according to '''sudo room''''s [[Articles of Association#Values | 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):
#### Conflict calling for membership suspension or termination.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' 2/3 vote
#### Conflict where only material compensation is sought.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' 1/2 vote
#### All other conflicts.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' Consensus
### 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 '''Conflict Steward''' 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, along with any appropriate implementation plans.
### 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 remedy under consideration is still relevant. After all remedies have been considered in this way, the matter is considered resolved. The '''Conflict Steward''' then ensures all relevant parties understand the remedy or remedies that passed and any corresponding implementation plans.
### 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 [[Articles of Association#Values | 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.

====Sub-Section 3.2.1 Principles and Values Specific to Conflicts====
In the pursuit of fairness, due process in the resolution of conflicts must include:
# Presumption of innocence.
# Right to an appeal and a fair process.
# Respect for the privacy and dignity of all members.
# Proportional and effective remedies.
## [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restorative_justice Restorative] remedies are strongly preferred over [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retributive_justice retributive] remedies.

===Section 3.3 Corporate and Tax Status===

The diversity of organizational structures shall be preserved, in order to maintain the opportunity for the most effective means of instituting incentives for creativity and innovation.

===Section 3.4 Fiscal Solvency===
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0At_6qzhQZBX8dHU0bWZaNkxpSkcyeG5WMVRwMVQ4aWc#gid=4 FYI, here are the fiscal solvency sheets ya'll]
====Sub-Section 3.4.0 Assets====
* '''sudo room''' assets are managed through member benefits above and the budgeting process below.
====Sub-Section 3.4.1 Budgeting====
'''sudo room''' employs a transparent, and collaborative budgeting process that attempts to reflect the shared values of all members as articulated by the group's purpose. The budget is located (insert link here). It is managed through the following procedure each month:

# Determine if membership dues can be reduced
# Transparently prioritize budget allocations. (In no particular order) allocate income to match expenditures, contribute to standing funds, and determine remaining surplus
# Any surpluses that remains will be divided based on member contribution and treated as ''internal credits'' (or a ''soft dividend'') available for members to:
## Leave to the discretion of '''sudo room''' to allocate
## Allocate in the budget, at the member's discretion, to various available '''internal projects''' as defined below.
## Provide as future contributions to membership dues.
* '''Note:''' there is a substantial distinction for ''external projects'' as defined below.

* To ensure stability, '''sudo room''' must maintain several standing funds:
** 3 months worth of rent + utilities
** Rainy Day fund (for emergency expenditures)
** Maintenance fund (for necessary infrastructure replacements)
** Operations fund (for necessary, small operational expenditures)

====Sub-Section 3.4.2 Income====
'''sudo room''' accrues income through several sources, including events, crowd-funding initiatives, and membership dues.

====Sub-Section 3.4.3 Dues====
Dues shall be paid by members on a sliding scale basis, from the minimum $10 per month rate to the recommended donation calculated using the process below. Exemptions of individuals from paying dues may be approved on a case by case basis by the general membership on the grounds of financial hardship or refusal to participate in the monetary system

The recommended monthly dues for members is calculated as follows:

*dues = average over all members of ( 1 month's overhead + a % of any defecit in each standing fund + a risk premium (min. 5% of all other dues components)
*For instance, early on, overhead could be (rent + utilities + services), in which case dues = (500 + 100 + 20 + (10 + 5 + 0 + 10) + 64) / 23 = $30.83 per member

====Sub-Section 3.4.4 Expenditures====
* Internal Projects
** Infrastructure, maintenance and improvements.
** Capital Projects
* External Projects
** Not funded this way. Use alternative methods, such as through discounts or crowd-funding opportunities offered as Benefits above.
====Sub-Section 3.4.5 Surplus====
'''sudo room''' strives to maintain a zero-sum budget, in which there is no surplus.
* Definition: surplus = income - expenditures - standing funds

==Article 4. Amendments==

===Section 4.1 Process===
Amendments shall be made by:
# Announcing the proposed amendment by posting:
#* 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
# Recieving feedback and commentary posted:
#* 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.
# Adding an agenda item to an official meeting's agenda.
#* The agenda item includes time to review the feedback, receive in-person feedback, and discuss.
#*'''Decision procedure:''' Consensus

===Section 4.2 Dissolution / Termination of Association===
Dissolution must be proposed in the same manner as all other amendments to these articles. For clarity, the decision procedure will use '''consensus'''.

= Article 5. Empowerment of members =

== Section 5.1 Non-member access ==
* To empower members to deal with problematic non-members:
** Any member may deny non-members access to sudo room assets (and require the non-member in question to vacate the physical space) at any time, with no reason given, unless some other member currently present in the space is willing to vouch for the non-member in question as a guest.
** Before denying a non-member access (and requiring the non-member in question to vacate the physical space), the member must ask both the non-member and the members present in the space if any member is vouching for the non-member as a guest.
** For a non-member, being denied access (and required to vacate the physical space) is not a ban, and the non-member in question may return after 12 hours.

== Section 5.2 Domestic Use ==
The bay area is in the throes of a housing crisis. Despite the abundance of resources (space, buildings, etc), the distribution of those resources is unfair. For many it can be costly and difficult to fulfill the basic human need of shelter. However, sudo room, as a creative community and hacker space, must maintain a division between habitation and usage of the space. As such the following are resolved:
* sudo room is not intended to be used for habitation or domestic purposes.
* No-one is allowed to sleep in sudo room at any time.
* Any member can require that anyone sleeping in sudo room must leave immediately.
* Repeated sleeping at sudo room is grounds for being temporarily or permanently denied access to sudo room's assets, including its physical space.

[[Category:SudoRoom Organization]]

Articles of Association/Improving membership

2015-02-06T08:11:56Z

Eske: /* Section 2.1.0 Process for becoming a member */

==Article 0. Name==

'''sudo room'''

==Article 1. Purpose==
* '''sudo room''' is an association of individuals (called "sudoers") established to collectively support a [[Sudo_room|creative community and hacker space]] with [[Sudo_room/methodology|corresponding values]].

===Values===
'''sudo room''' is an open, collaborative community of creators and practitioners working toward positive social change. '''sudo room''' chooses to:
#Value open, public discourses over closed, proprietary processes.
#Value access and transparency over exclusivity.
#Value solving real problems over hypotheticals, while respecting visions of the future.
#Value community and collaboration over isolation and competition.
#Value human judgment over automation and efficiency.
#Value do-ocracy over bureaucracy.
#Value safe space over ideology.

==Article 2. Membership==

===Section 2.0 Definition===

'''sudo room''' is a deliberative collective, meaning there is horizontal democratic control and participatory management of the organization, which is composed of all individual members. However, the group actively strives to substantially incorporate interested community participants and beneficiaries who are non-members. Members agree to decisions made by '''sudo room''' as well the terms of these Articles of Association and all future amendments.

By using spaces or services operated by '''sudo room''', community participants and beneficiaries are obligated to respect all decisions by '''sudo room''' as well as the terms of these Articles of Association and all future amendments.

===Section 2.1 Qualifications for Membership===

* Membership is defined by fulfilling the following requirements:
*# Contributing monthly dues (sliding-scale with respect to operating costs) or equivalent.
*#* It is an express purpose of the group to keep membership rates low, and therefore accessible, as well as offer, when possible, alternatives to monetary contribution to suffice for monthly dues.
*# A status of good standing with the organization.
*#* Unresolved debts and/or substantial lapses in respecting the values of the organization and its members may result in suspension of membership, to be determined by fair process respecting individual rights and freedoms and the integrity of community norms.
*# Successfully completing the process for becoming a member, below:

====Section 2.1.0 Process for becoming a member====
#'''Declaration of Intent to Join'''
#* To become a member, a person must submit a brief, written or spoken "Declaration of Intent to Join", where they answer the following questions (for informational purposes only, in other words "there are no wrong answers"):
#** What is your (pseudo)nym and/or name?
#** Why do you want to be a member of sudo room?
#** If you know already, what are you excited to do and/or learn at sudo room?
#** If you know already, what are you excited to share with and/or teach the sudo room community?
#'''Initial Pondering'''
#* It is only possible to become a member in person, at the weekly sudo room meeting. Prospective members are encouraged to apply in person, but can submit a written declaration, if they are not able to attend a meeting.
#* At the sudo room weekly meeting, every prospective member, as well as non-members, must leave the room, so that existing members can have a chance to discuss any concerns, or reasons why they believe the prospective member(s) membership application should be denied at this time (this is referred to as the "Initial Pondering").
#** The intent is for it to be easy for new members to join, so only very serious concerns should be brought up.
#** If any existing member objects (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) to a prospective new member's application, and this cannot be resolved through discussion, then the prospective member will not be allowed membership, at this time.
#** Unreasonable or frequent blocking of new members by an existing member is grounds for immediate termination of membership, based on a 2/3 vote.
#* Upon completing the "Initial Pondering", potential members must be communicated to all sudo rooom members within 24 hours, including their "Declaration of Intent to Join". This is usually done via the discussion list.
#'''Extended Pondering'''
#* After the Initial Pondering, if there are no immediate objections, there will be an additional one week pondering, to allow absent sudo room members to raise their objections (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) as to why the prospective member should not be allowed to join at this time (this is referred to as the "Extended Pondering").
#* If there are no objections (see [[#Section_2.1.1_Objections_to_Prospective_Members|Section 2.1.1]] below) raised during the "Extended Pondering", the prospective member will become a member.
#** The intention is to provide sufficient time to ensure all concerns of those unable to attend the meeting may be heard.
#* The new member will be added to the membership list, and given access to desired, and relevant, assets and services, of sudo room.
#* No announcement, of this change of status, after the "Extended Pondering", is necessary.

====Section 2.1.1 Objections to Prospective Members====

To clarify the process and implications of a member's objection to a prospective member's request for membership during either the initial pondering or extended pondering:
* Any member who raises an objection does not need to be personally identified (directly or indirectly) with regard to the objection.
* The members present for the initial pondering, or the members notified during the extended pondering, must come to consensus on '''an explanation''' and an optional '''request''' to deliver to the prospective member in question.
** This explanation should prioritize or protect the privacy and anonymity of any members with objections, as necessary, at the members' discretion.
** The explanation and optional request may provide an opportunity to resolve objections, such as to ask the prospective member to:
*** Apply again after an allotted time, in order to have a better chance to interact with the community.
*** Learn more about the sudo room community and values, such as by engaging directly with one or more particular members.
*** Write a statement to address any particular issue(s) of concern.
*** Write a statement to share what, if anything, the prospective member ''learned'' in a given situation of concern.
*** Provide some concrete evidence or proof that may settle the objection or clarify a misunderstanding.
*** Other reasonable requests
* At least one current member must communicate this explanation to the prospective member as soon as possible.
** This current member who communicates the explanation should also field any relevant feedback from the prospective member and update all current members.
* Public venues such as the weekly meeting or public email lists are '''NOT''' appropriate venues to discuss the specific details of objections to a prospective member's request to join sudo room. All conversations concerning the details of objections, concerns, explanations, requests, etc are best held privately or among the current sudo room members, as necessary and at the members' discretion.

===Section 2.2 Sudo Functionaries===

As a collective, functionary positions are voluntary roles taken on by willing members and intended to change regularly. No person may hold more than one position simultaneously, unless permitted by '''sudo room'''. 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. Any Functionaries can voluntarily cede the role to another member any time, and is replaced if another member is voted into the function by a simple majority vote.
The positions and respective duties are listed below:

* 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.

* 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.
** Coordinates with Scribe to ensure budget-related information is accurate and available to all members.
** Co-facilitates (with the Facilitator) the budget process below.

* Conflict Steward
** Facilitates the conflict resolution process according to the Articles of Association, but not necessarily a moderator.
** Stewards selection of a moderator and schedules meetings among conflicting parties and moderator.
** Documents 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 Conflict Steward in conflicts involving self.

===Section 2.3 Benefits===

The following are benefits available to all members:
* Usable [[Articles of Association/Assets and Resources|assets and resources]] available within reasonable constraints of time and under the condition of sharing.
** '''sudo room''' strives to make assets and resources available to as many non-member participants and beneficiaries as possible.
** Note: no personal property should be stored in '''sudo room''' unless a system for personal storage can be provided by '''sudo room'''.
** Note: the use of '''sudo room''' environments for habitation and/or domestic use is strongly discouraged.
* Approved discounts and services negotiated through the collective purchasing power of '''sudo room'''.
** Items are up to the discretion of '''sudo room''' to determine through its budgeting and decision-making processes.
* A ''safe space,'' which is defined as:
** "A place where anyone can relax and be fully self-expressed, without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on account of biological sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, age, or physical or mental ability; a place where the rules guard each person's self-respect and dignity and strongly encourage everyone to respect others." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe-space â€” Advocates for Youth via Wikipedia].
** A place free of physical violence or threats thereof.

==Article 3. Decision-Making==
===Section 3.0 Governance===
As a collective, '''sudo room''' members govern themselves and each retains equal rights and mutual responsibilities.
====Sub-Section 3.0.0 Meetings====
* Meetings are held regularly, with sufficient notice for interested members to participate.
* A meeting to conduct official business of sudo room must include at least 10 members.

====Sub-Section 3.0.1 Agenda====
Agendas will be initiated with a default structure left open to addition until the beginning of the next meeting. Additions to the agenda during the meeting require a simple majority to be added, otherwise they are tabled until the next meeting.

Agenda structure:
# Announcements / Updates
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Not applicable during meetings.
#* Public announcements may be objected to with timely notice and the burden on the objector.
# Fiscal Solvency (Budget)
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Automatically approve the budget formed using the procedure outlined below. All amendments to the automatic budget must be made using a consensus process.
# Conflict Resolution
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' ''Fair Process'' described below.
# Proposals for Amendment
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' Follow ''"Amendments" Article '' below.
# Endorsements
#* '''Decision Procedure:''' By consensus.
#* Official '''sudo room''' endorsements of other events, activities, groups, or actions.

===Section 3.2 Conflict Resolution===
====Sub-Section 3.2.0 Process====

[[File:SudoRoom.png|400px|right|Diagram]]
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 '''Conflict Steward''' in the matter, and works with this '''Conflict Steward''' 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 toward a solution.
## The '''Conflict Steward''' organizes meetings for conflict resolution and maintains records of all meetings and relevant communications among the conflicting parties.
## The '''Conflict Steward''', '''Mediator''', and the conflicting parties arrange to meet to work out a resolution to which all conflicting parties consent.
# 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 '''Conflict Steward''' 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 documentation is gathered by the '''Conflict Steward''' and made available to the group at least one week beforehand (on wiki), and notice is broadcast to the group (on 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 remedy sought by the plaintiff(s) is included. Both the '''Conflict Steward''' and '''Mediator''' must give their approval of the factual content of the documentation before it is posted. Both the '''Conflict Steward''' and '''Mediator''' must expressly affirm that the form of remedy sought by the plaintiff(s) is consistent with '''sudo room's''' [[Articles of Association#Values | values]]. The request for remedy must include an implementation plan approved by the '''Conflict Steward''' and the '''Mediator''' if it is not obvious how to implement it.
## 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 '''Conflict Steward''' presents all relevant documentation about the issue.
### Then, a category of severity is established by '''consensus''' according to '''sudo room''''s [[Articles of Association#Values | 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):
#### Conflict calling for membership suspension or termination.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' 2/3 vote
#### Conflict where only material compensation is sought.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' 1/2 vote
#### All other conflicts.
####* '''Decision Procedure:''' Consensus
### 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 '''Conflict Steward''' 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, along with any appropriate implementation plans.
### 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 remedy under consideration is still relevant. After all remedies have been considered in this way, the matter is considered resolved. The '''Conflict Steward''' then ensures all relevant parties understand the remedy or remedies that passed and any corresponding implementation plans.
### 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 [[Articles of Association#Values | 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.

====Sub-Section 3.2.1 Principles and Values Specific to Conflicts====
In the pursuit of fairness, due process in the resolution of conflicts must include:
# Presumption of innocence.
# Right to an appeal and a fair process.
# Respect for the privacy and dignity of all members.
# Proportional and effective remedies.
## [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restorative_justice Restorative] remedies are strongly preferred over [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retributive_justice retributive] remedies.

===Section 3.3 Corporate and Tax Status===

The diversity of organizational structures shall be preserved, in order to maintain the opportunity for the most effective means of instituting incentives for creativity and innovation.

===Section 3.4 Fiscal Solvency===
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0At_6qzhQZBX8dHU0bWZaNkxpSkcyeG5WMVRwMVQ4aWc#gid=4 FYI, here are the fiscal solvency sheets ya'll]
====Sub-Section 3.4.0 Assets====
* '''sudo room''' assets are managed through member benefits above and the budgeting process below.
====Sub-Section 3.4.1 Budgeting====
'''sudo room''' employs a transparent, and collaborative budgeting process that attempts to reflect the shared values of all members as articulated by the group's purpose. The budget is located (insert link here). It is managed through the following procedure each month:

# Determine if membership dues can be reduced
# Transparently prioritize budget allocations. (In no particular order) allocate income to match expenditures, contribute to standing funds, and determine remaining surplus
# Any surpluses that remains will be divided based on member contribution and treated as ''internal credits'' (or a ''soft dividend'') available for members to:
## Leave to the discretion of '''sudo room''' to allocate
## Allocate in the budget, at the member's discretion, to various available '''internal projects''' as defined below.
## Provide as future contributions to membership dues.
* '''Note:''' there is a substantial distinction for ''external projects'' as defined below.

* To ensure stability, '''sudo room''' must maintain several standing funds:
** 3 months worth of rent + utilities
** Rainy Day fund (for emergency expenditures)
** Maintenance fund (for necessary infrastructure replacements)
** Operations fund (for necessary, small operational expenditures)

====Sub-Section 3.4.2 Income====
'''sudo room''' accrues income through several sources, including events, crowd-funding initiatives, and membership dues.

====Sub-Section 3.4.3 Dues====
Dues shall be paid by members on a sliding scale basis, from the minimum $10 per month rate to the recommended donation calculated using the process below. Exemptions of individuals from paying dues may be approved on a case by case basis by the general membership on the grounds of financial hardship or refusal to participate in the monetary system

The recommended monthly dues for members is calculated as follows:

*dues = average over all members of ( 1 month's overhead + a % of any defecit in each standing fund + a risk premium (min. 5% of all other dues components)
*For instance, early on, overhead could be (rent + utilities + services), in which case dues = (500 + 100 + 20 + (10 + 5 + 0 + 10) + 64) / 23 = $30.83 per member

====Sub-Section 3.4.4 Expenditures====
* Internal Projects
** Infrastructure, maintenance and improvements.
** Capital Projects
* External Projects
** Not funded this way. Use alternative methods, such as through discounts or crowd-funding opportunities offered as Benefits above.
====Sub-Section 3.4.5 Surplus====
'''sudo room''' strives to maintain a zero-sum budget, in which there is no surplus.
* Definition: surplus = income - expenditures - standing funds

==Article 4. Amendments==

===Section 4.1 Process===
Amendments shall be made by:
# Announcing the proposed amendment by posting:
#* 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
# Recieving feedback and commentary posted:
#* 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.
# Adding an agenda item to an official meeting's agenda.
#* The agenda item includes time to review the feedback, receive in-person feedback, and discuss.
#*'''Decision procedure:''' Consensus

===Section 4.2 Dissolution / Termination of Association===
Dissolution must be proposed in the same manner as all other amendments to these articles. For clarity, the decision procedure will use '''consensus'''.

= Article 5. Empowerment of members =

== Section 5.1 Non-member access ==
* To empower members to deal with problematic non-members:
** Any member may deny non-members access to sudo room assets (and require the non-member in question to vacate the physical space) at any time, with no reason given, unless some other member currently present in the space is willing to vouch for the non-member in question as a guest.
** Before denying a non-member access (and requiring the non-member in question to vacate the physical space), the member must ask both the non-member and the members present in the space if any member is vouching for the non-member as a guest.
** For a non-member, being denied access (and required to vacate the physical space) is not a ban, and the non-member in question may return after 12 hours.

== Section 5.2 Domestic Use ==
The bay area is in the throes of a housing crisis. Despite the abundance of resources (space, buildings, etc), the distribution of those resources is unfair. For many it can be costly and difficult to fulfill the basic human need of shelter. However, sudo room, as a creative community and hacker space, must maintain a division between habitation and usage of the space. As such the following are resolved:
* sudo room is not intended to be used for habitation or domestic purposes.
* No-one is allowed to sleep in sudo room at any time.
* Any member can require that anyone sleeping in sudo room must leave immediately.
* Repeated sleeping at sudo room is grounds for being temporarily or permanently denied access to sudo room's assets, including its physical space.

[[Category:SudoRoom Organization]]

Directions

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[[image:Theomni.jpg|thumb|right|500px|The Omni Building]]

Sudo Room is located in the Omni Oakland Commons Building, at the corner of 48th and Shattuck, in North Oakland.

The nearest major intersection is 51st and Shattuck, right next to the highway 24 on/off-ramps.

The exact address is: 4799 Shattuck, Oakland, CA 94609

We're 1/2 mile north of MacArthur BART station; which is approximately 10 minutes at average human walking speed.

[https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=The_Omni&params=37.835135_N_-122.263910_E_region:US_type:landmark links to openstreetmap, google maps, etc]

== How to get in? ==

Our main entrance is the double door under the blue awning. The doorbell is up on the right.

One of Omni's members made a temporary, makeshift button-dinger, for those who can't reach it without assistance. If the dinger is missing, and you are unable to reach the doorbell on your own, please knock loudly and hopefully we'll hear you!

Members of the Omni can gain access through the use of our electronic, card-based access system. We're currently working on improving this system, including a better, more easily accessible door! Updates coming soon!

Directions

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[[image:Theomni.jpg|thumb|right|500px|The Omni Building]]

Sudo room is in the Omni Building in North Oakland, at the corner of 48th and Shattuck.

The exact address is: 4799 Shattuck, Oakland CA 94609

We're 1/2 mile north of MacArthur BART station. That's ~10 minutes at average human walking speed.

[https://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=The_Omni&params=37.835135_N_-122.263910_E_region:US_type:landmark links to openstreetmap, google maps, etc]

== How to get in? ==

Our main entrance is the double door under the blue awning. The doorbell is up on the right.

One of Omni's members made a temporary, makeshift button-dinger, for those who can't reach it without assistance. If the dinger is missing, and you are unable to reach the doorbell on your own, please knock loudly and hopefully we'll hear you!

Members of the Omni can gain access through the use of our electronic, card-based access system. We're currently working on improving this system, including a better, more easily accessible door! Updates coming soon!

Membership

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'''Come by and introduce yourself!'''

The only requirements for becoming a member are to be in good standing with Sudo Room, and to pay monthly dues, of anywhere between $10 and âˆ�. We suggest a monthly due of $60, and accept non-monetary contributions, such as delicious snacks brought to our Wednesday night meetings. No one is turned away for lack of resources; work-trade arrangements can also be made for those unable to afford dues, or those who refuse to engage in the monetary system.

More details for newcomers: [[Welcome|Welcome]]

Learn more about membership and governance! Check out our [[Articles of Association]] and our [[FAQ]].

Join an email list! Lists can be found at [http://lists.sudoroom.org lists.sudoroom.org]. Our most active list is [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss Discuss]. If you would just like announcements, join [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-announce Announce].

New Member Script

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Questions we can ask prospective members at meetings!

== Primary Questions: ==
=== PROMPT: There are no wrong answers ===
=== Would you like to ''breifly'' introduce yourself? ===
=== How did you find Sudoroom? ===
=== Why do you want to be a Sudoroom member? ===
=== What do you want to hack or learn at Sudoroom? ===
=== What do you want to share with or teach at Sudoroom? ===

== Optional Questions: ==
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [[Articles_of_Association#Values|values]]? ===
=== What do you know about Sudoroom's [https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sudoroom&offset=&limit=500&action=history history]? ===
=== Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? ===
=== Are you a cop? An undercover cop? A federal agent? ===
=== What's 20 + 3? ===

== Afterwards ==
=== Get them set up to pay membership dues on Gratipay or through Bitcoin. ===
=== Put them into the Seltzer database. ===
=== Give them Wordpress, Wiki accounts. ===
=== Subscribe them to mailing list(s). ===

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'''Welcome to ''Sudo Room''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [[Help:Contents|help pages]].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Tunabananas|Tunabananas]] ([[User talk:Tunabananas|talk]]) 00:16, 18 September 2014 (PDT)

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User:Soenke

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Wake, tea, bike, hack, tea, make, tea, write, fix, cook, eat, tea, clean, hack, tea, bike, watch, water, tea, sleep. Repeat?

I'm an information and internet addict, a skill seeker, a prepper of a sorts, a mobile gardener, a rubber-tramping momad, an antique romantic, a movie and documentary junkie, a science fiction lover, a sapiosexual, and a writer slash artist slash musician slash thinker.

I go by Korl, and also by eske ("ess-kay"), but you can call me either.