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- | ====== NCI Consitution | + | ====== NCI Constitution (proposed draft) |
- | NOTE: This is barely a stub document. It is more of a simple laying out of some basic ideas that I (Quite Oh) would like to seem implemented in the constitution. Consider that at the moment of this writing (2009-10-06), | + | NOTE: This is barely a stub document. It is more of a simple laying out of some basic ideas that I (Quite Oh) would like to seem implemented in the constitution. Consider that at the moment of this writing (2009-10-06), |
===== Preamble ===== | ===== Preamble ===== | ||
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My own personal intent in this constitution is to ensure the long-term stability of NCI so that members may enjoy its benefits and that volunteers have a safe, fun environment in which to socialize and enjoy being of assistance to newcomers and each other alike. It must have a structure that is both highly flexible AND simulteneously ever integral. | My own personal intent in this constitution is to ensure the long-term stability of NCI so that members may enjoy its benefits and that volunteers have a safe, fun environment in which to socialize and enjoy being of assistance to newcomers and each other alike. It must have a structure that is both highly flexible AND simulteneously ever integral. | ||
- | Some fundamental ideas. The structure of NCI must integrate some basic self-preservations mechanisms. This means that it's very structure is created in such a way to be resistant to | + | Many people make a call for NCI being "more democratic" |
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+ | I believe (and must gather information on) what people mean when they use the broad term " | ||
+ | * Transparency | ||
+ | * Ability to have a persuasive and measurable effect on NCI's policies, rules, regulations and directions. While on the positive side of human nature, this is a good thing, human nature also has a darker side that would be utterly foolish to overlook in the contruction of a structure designed to be long lasting and remaining faithful to it's mission. See "The integrity of NCI as an organisation." | ||
+ | * Ability to allow people to contribute positive value to the organisation | ||
+ | * **I am currently looking into this: Please see the forum thread entitled [[http:// | ||
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+ | **The integrity of NCI as an organisation.** | ||
+ | The structure of NCI must integrate some basic self-preservations mechanisms. This means that it's very structure is created in such a way to be resistant to | ||
* Ensuring that first and formost that all members at all levels measurably serve NCI's mission | * Ensuring that first and formost that all members at all levels measurably serve NCI's mission | ||
+ | * Ensuring accountability of all members for their words and actions | ||
* Ensuring that the entirety combines correct discretion with transparency | * Ensuring that the entirety combines correct discretion with transparency | ||
* Ensuring that those entrusted with a given position are qualified and are performing their duties in accordance with the overall mission, policies while permitting NCI to be a light-weight and flexible organisation | * Ensuring that those entrusted with a given position are qualified and are performing their duties in accordance with the overall mission, policies while permitting NCI to be a light-weight and flexible organisation | ||
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* Open - Meaning that the organisation as a whole operates in the light of transparency to promote the vigilance of the entire NCI community to ensure it's proper functioning. Perhaps not unlike some Open Source projects. | * Open - Meaning that the organisation as a whole operates in the light of transparency to promote the vigilance of the entire NCI community to ensure it's proper functioning. Perhaps not unlike some Open Source projects. | ||
* Light weight and flexible. The structure of the organisation has to be easily maleable and flexible to handle changes is circumstance, | * Light weight and flexible. The structure of the organisation has to be easily maleable and flexible to handle changes is circumstance, | ||
+ | * Collaborative. We want to promote a culture of joyfulness, easy sharing and enthusiastic collaboration. | ||
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+ | Tateru Nino based NCI's model on that of the Red Cross. I think this is an excellent example. I am currently looking at structural models to see which best fits a flexible, fluid volunteer organisations that have the above criteria. At the moment, I'm taking a close look at the model used by Alcoholics Anonymous. It has many similarites to how NCI operates, and could perhaps be adapted to suit our needs. Specifically, | ||
- | Tateru Nino based NCI's model on that of the Red Cross. | + | If I were to use a few simple words to describe what I' |