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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), that this is a very superficial outline of what could eventually become a constitution. This document will not a description of the structure, but the voluntary agreement made to create and sustain the structure.
NCI is a helper organisation. We help newbies, helpers and occasionally third parties. It is not yet determined if we will go to a model where we offer services for hire.
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
Once, as in nature the organisation that is NCI has basic defences in place, it must be by it's nature:
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.