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--- standing_rules [2014/11/17 02:17] – karenc
+++ standing_rules [2018/10/02 17:14] – [5. Property] gdobbe
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   * 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.
-  * 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 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.
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 **5.1  Bringing Property to The Bodgery **
   * 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)
+    * Unless you fill out a “parking permit”.  (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)
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 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 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
-* The property is in member storage and is either stored unsafely or exceeds the owning member’s plot
+  * The property is owned by a former member and has not been collected within thirty days of that person’s departure from The Bodgery
-* The property is owned by a former member and has not been collected within thirty days of that person’s departure from The Bodgery
+**5.3  Abandoned property **
+Member property that is not stored completely in their storage space, or does not have a parking permit attached will be considered abandoned. Space permitting, abandoned property will be moved to the Hack Rack. If there is not adequate space on the Hack Rack for the abandoned property, it will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled, or thrown in the trash.
-**5.3  Parking Tickets **
+//Note: It is wise to label with your name anything personal you bring to and use in the space. Accidents happen and everyone forgets things occasionally. To maintain ownership of your property, please label accordingly.//
-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 message, describe the property and where it was found
-  * In the message, mention the ticket and when it was attached
-  * 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).
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 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.
+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:
+  * 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 Nov 16, 2014.
+This document was last edited on Oct. 20, 2016.