Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- standing_rules [2014/08/03 05:13] – suzuki650xs
+++ standing_rules [2018/10/02 17:08] – [5. Property] gdobbe
@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
-=== 1.  General ===
+==== 1.  General ====
 It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources.
-No sleeping / living in the space. (Naps are okay.)
+No sleeping / living in the space. (Naps are okay.)
-=== 2.  Code of Conduct ===
+Members must be at least 18 years of age.
+==== 2.  Code of Conduct ====
 In order to keep things civil and respectful, the Board of Directors has adopted the following guidelines for discussions on the message boards and other social media:
-Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated!
+  * Treat others as you would like to be treated.
-Keep criticism constructive.
+  * Keep criticism constructive.
-Please refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
+  * Please refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
-The group has no tolerance for discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
+  * The group has no tolerance for discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
-The group has no tolerance for behavior considered as harassment:
+  * Nor do we tolerate behavior considered as harassment:
-Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
+    * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, unwanted photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
-People asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
+  * People asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
-Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed as necessary.
+  * Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed.
-On a first offense, the Board will issue a warning.
+    * On a first offense, the Board will issue a warning.
-Subsequent offenses may be cause for further disciplinary action per the By-Laws.
+    * Subsequent offenses may be cause for further disciplinary action per the By-Laws.
-=== 3.  Safety ===
+==== 3.  Safety ====
 Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest.
-All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
+  * All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
-It is the the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it.
+  * It is the the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it.
-Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, etc).
+  * However, [Red-tag] tools are for member-use only, and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain before use. [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from Area Captain before use.
-Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up.
+  * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, etc).
+  * Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up.
-=== 4.  Guests ===
+==== 4.  Guests ====
+Any guest must be hosted by a member, whether this is a personal guest or random visitor. If the hosting member needs to leave, they must pass off their responsibility as host to another member, or ask the guest(s) to leave.
+No member is under obligation to host guests.
-Any member may host up to five guests in the space.
+Any member may host up to ten guests in the space.
 Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests.
 In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for:
-Verifying that each guest has a signed waiver on file as they enter
+  * Verifying that each guest has a signed waiver on file as they enter
-Verifying that each guest has signed in
+  * Verifying that each guest has signed in
-Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate
+  * Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate
-Cleaning up after guests if they fail to do it themselves
+  * Cleaning up after guests if they fail to do it themselves
 If any of the following are true, the person is not allowed in the space and must leave:
-The person is a minor and a parent/guardian of the guest has not filled out the Young Guest Waiver on his or her behalf
+  * The person is a minor and a parent/guardian of the guest has not filled out the Young Guest Waiver on his or her behalf
-A member or guest behaving inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.
+  * A member or guest behaving inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.
-=== 5.  Property ===
+==== 5.  Property ====
+**5.1  Bringing Property to The Bodgery **
-.  Bringing Property to The Bodgery
+  * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your storage shelf.
+    * Unless you fill out a “parking permit”.  (See 5.3)
-  * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your storage shelf.
-  ** Unless you request a “parking permit” from the board.  (See 5.3)
   * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the board.  (See 5.4 and 5.5)
   * Any property in The Bodgery not in member storage or tagged with a valid parking permit will be considered abandoned, and the Board of Directors reserves the right to dispense with said property in whatever manner they see fit.  (See 5.2)
-.  Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery
+**5.2  Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery **
 Because The Bodgery must actively defend itself from clutter and unwanted property, abandoned property is treated as though the owner places no value on it and will not return to claim it. In the interest of the members of The Bodgery and their need for a clean, safe workshop, the Board of Directors will thus use or dispose of the abandoned property however it sees fit.
 Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria:
-* The property was never approved by the Board of Directors when this approval was required (see 5.1)
 * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, has no attached Parking Permit, and has an attached Parking Ticket with an expired grace period
 * The property is in member storage and is either stored unsafely or exceeds the owning member’s plot
@@ Line 74: / Line 70: @@
-.  Parking Tickets
+**5.3  Parking Tickets **
 Any member of The Bodgery can attach a Parking Ticket to property he or she suspects is abandoned (see 5.2.2).
 The member affixing the Parking Ticket (the “finder”) must undertake a goodwill effort to contact the owner of the property by sending an email with:
-In the subject line, put the words “ABANDONED PROPERTY PARKING TICKET”
+  * In the subject line, put the words “ABANDONED PROPERTY PARKING TICKET”
-In the message, describe the property and where it was found
+  * In the message, describe the property and where it was found
-In the message, mention the ticket and when it was attached
+  * In the message, mention the ticket and when it was attached
-Send the message to TheBodgery@googlegroups.com
+  * Send the message to <TheBodgery@googlegroups.com>
 Immediately after the message is sent, a seven day grace period begins. If the owner has not stored the property correctly by 12:00 AM of the morning after the grace period expires, the property will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly (see 5.2.1).
-.  Donated property
+**5.4  Donated property **
 Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property.
 Process: Contact the Board and receive approval (PRIOR to bringing it).
-.  Shared property
+**5.5  Shared property**
 Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property.
@@ Line 99: / Line 93: @@
-=== 6.  Storage ===
+==== 6.  Storage ====
-.  Safe Storage
+**6.1  Safe Storage **
-. All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered safely stored.
+All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered safely stored.
-* Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left
+  * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left
-* Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway
+  * Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway
-* Property on a member storage shelf that protrudes more than 4”
+  * Property on a member storage shelf that protrudes more than 4”
-* Property on any shelf that protrudes more than 4”
+  * Property on any shelf that protrudes more than 4”
-* Property left leaning against a wall, beam, or storage area
+  * Property left leaning against a wall, beam, or storage area
-* Property piled in front of a storage area
+  * Property piled in front of a storage area
-.  Member Storage
+**6.2  Member Storage**
 Each member is entitled to one “plot” in member storage, which is a defined, limited space for keeping his or her private property.
 Each member must keep their private property in only one plot and not exceed the physical dimensions of that plot. The only exception is for approved oversized property.
 Member property that is not stored safely or does not fit in the member’s plot is both dangerous and disrespectful and is considered abandoned (see 5.2.2).
-.  Parking Permits
+**6.3  Parking Permits**
 Once the Board of Directors approves a piece of property for storage outside “Member Storage” at The Bodgery, the member owning the property must attach to it a completed Parking Permit.
 The Parking Permit must indicate: Who owns the property; where at The Bodgery it is to be stored; the owner’s contact email address and/or phone number; the date when the Parking Permit expires; the date the Board of Directors approved the Parking Permit; and the signature of a Board member.  Parking Permits should not be granted for longer than 30 days.
-The oversize property must be stored in its designated spot at The Bodgery with the Parking Permit visibly affixed. When the Parking Permit expires, the member must either apply for a new one or immediately remove the property from The Bodgery.
+The oversize property must be stored in its designated spot at The Bodgery with the Parking Permit visibly affixed. When the Parking Permit expires, the member must either apply for a new one or immediately remove the property from The Bodgery.
-=== 7.  Access ===
+==== 7.  Access ====
 Each member is responsible for maintaining the security of his or her own keycard or fob (access credentials). If you suspect that your card or fob has been copied, please see the Board of Directors about replacing or changing it.
 Access credentials may be temporarily entrusted to another person (trustee) for limited purposes, such as picking up or dropping off items or people at the space.
 Such trustees are not considered members and are not allowed to use tools, host guests, store their personal property at The Bodgery, or exercise other benefits of membership simply for possessing access.
 Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for revocation.
 A member or guest who behaves inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave the space by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.
+==== 8. Member Termination ====
+Any member that violates their membership agreement shall be required to meet with two members of the board in order to discuss resolution of the issue(s) at hand.  The outcome of that meeting will be referred to the board at large for their review.
-This document has been approved by The Bodgery Board of Directors.
+Any member that violates their membership agreement a second time shall receive a formal written warning from the board via email. This email will list:
-This document was last edited on June 25, 2014.
+  * the time, date, and nature of the offense they have committed,
+  * what part of Bodgery policy or their membership agreement they have violated,
+  * the consequences of any subsequent violations, and
+  * who they can contact to discuss or dispute the claims.
+The email will be followed up with a phone call or in-person discussion by a board member. The results of that phone call or discussion will be referred to the board for their review.  If the member cannot be reached, after at least 3 tries in one week, the email will stand as sufficient notice.
+Any further violations of the membership agreement by a member will result in immediate suspension of their membership pending a vote by the board. Membership suspension shall consist of disabling a member's keyfob access to the building; prohibiting any use by the member of Bodgery tools, supplies, or equipment; prohibiting the member's unaccompanied presence in the Bodgery workshop spaces; and removing the member from the member-only mailing list. No refund of unused membership dues will be refunded, except by vote of the board.  Uncollected property (after 30 days) of terminated members will become property of The Bodgery.
+Involuntary termination of a member's membership shall require a majority vote of the board. Once a membership has been terminated, the person in question will be given 72 hours to arrange with the board the collection of any personal property from the Bodgery premises. Any tools belonging to the person that are on loan to the Bodgery shall be made available for pickup . Any events or classes organized by the person in question will be canceled unless another member is able to take over the class.
+In the case of severe violations of the membership agreement, or in the case of criminal conduct, the board may vote to forego intermediate sanctions and suspend or terminate a membership immediately. The board also reserves the right to refer any criminal conduct by a member to law enforcement.
+Any person whose membership has been terminated in the past shall not be allowed to reapply for membership to the Bodgery for a minimum period of 1 year.
+==== 9. Suspension and Recall of Board Members ====
+The board may vote to suspend a fellow board member for abuse or neglect of their office, or violation of their membership agreement. The person's membership to the Bodgery shall not be considered as part of this vote.
+The board may vote to remove its own members from office. The board vote must be ratified by a vote of the membership; any such vote must be held by a quorum of the membership in order to be considered binding. The membership of the Bodgery may also initiate a recall vote of a board member from office with a simple majority vote.
+==== 10. Ejection ====
+If necessary, any member, though preferably with the assistance of a board member or area captain, may temporarily eject a member from the space in order to resolve any immediate health, safety, or harassment issues.
+==== 11. Bans ====
+The board may vote to temporarily or permanently ban from the Bodgery's premises and mailing lists any person who:
+  * harasses or threatens Bodgery members,
+  * is caught trespassing on the Bodgery's premises,
+  * engages in criminal conduct while on the Bodgery’s premises,
+  * is found in violation of Bodgery policy two or more times, or
+  * commits any offense determined to be valid by a 2/3rds majority vote of the board.
+The board must define the term of the ban in its discussion and vote. The board may ban any person regardless of membership status with a 2/3rds majority vote.
+All banned people shall be listed on the Bodgery Wiki with their name, picture, reason for their ban, the date their ban went into effect, and the timeframe of their ban. This wiki page will also be printed and posted next to the membership board in the Bodgery shop. Any member that encounters a banned person should report it to the Bodgery board immediately. The board reserves the right to refer any banned persons on the premises to law enforcement.
+This document has been approved by The Bodgery Board of Directors.
+This document was last edited on Oct. 20, 2016.