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standing_rules [2023/02/24 01:10] – [9. Shop Budgets and Purchase Requests] major update mpickhard | standing_rules [2023/03/22 12:41] – [4. Guests] restructured - more clear for children/minors mpickhard | ||
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The Bodgery is a shared workspace and educational environment with many active users. Bodgery members volunteer considerable time for the benefit of all members. Every change to the space has an impact on others. Your behavior has a direct influence on people around you, and an indirect effect on the many other people who use the shop and keep The Bodgery useful, kind, and fun. | The Bodgery is a shared workspace and educational environment with many active users. Bodgery members volunteer considerable time for the benefit of all members. Every change to the space has an impact on others. Your behavior has a direct influence on people around you, and an indirect effect on the many other people who use the shop and keep The Bodgery useful, kind, and fun. | ||
- | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must also follow these guidelines, even if they are unknown - they will be made aware of any mistakes, and if they refuse to abide by them they will be asked to leave. Members agree to follow these rules at all times upon signing up for membership. These policies may be modified by the Bodgery Board at any point through due process. | + | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must also follow these guidelines, even if they are unknown - they will be made aware of any mistakes, and if they refuse to abide by them they will be asked to leave. Members agree to follow these rules at all times upon signing up for membership. |
==== 1. General ==== | ==== 1. General ==== | ||
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Use of aerosols (spray painting or any other spray finish) indoors is NOT permitted under any circumstances. Spray painting may be done outdoors (away from exits, vents and exhausts) with appropriate precautions to cover the ground with paper or tarp. Any over spray is expected to be cleaned by the member and is subject to disciplinary action if left uncleaned. | Use of aerosols (spray painting or any other spray finish) indoors is NOT permitted under any circumstances. Spray painting may be done outdoors (away from exits, vents and exhausts) with appropriate precautions to cover the ground with paper or tarp. Any over spray is expected to be cleaned by the member and is subject to disciplinary action if left uncleaned. | ||
- | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
==== 2. Code of Conduct ==== | ==== 2. Code of Conduct ==== | ||
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* Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | * Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | ||
- | ==== 4. Guests ==== | + | ==== 4. Guests, Children, Minors |
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+ | Minors that are 16 or 17 years old may be members. They must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
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+ | Children are considered guests but need extra supervision. See [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] for additional information. | ||
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. | 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. | No member is under obligation to host guests. | ||
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Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests. | Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests. | ||
The woodshop area has a limit of one guest per member. | The woodshop area has a limit of one guest per member. | ||
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- | Children (under 16) are welcome -- see [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] for additional information. | ||
In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for: | In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for: | ||
- | * Verifying that each guest has signed in | + | * Verifying that each guest has signed in on the kiosk computer in the main entry area |
* 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 | ||
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The board may terminate membership immediately if a member: | The board may terminate membership immediately if a member: | ||
* Commits a crime | * Commits a crime | ||
- | * Steals | + | * Takes something |
* Intentionally endangers someone, threatens someone or otherwise makes others feel unsafe (including unwanted sexual attention, aggressive body posture, or a pattern of microaggressive, | * Intentionally endangers someone, threatens someone or otherwise makes others feel unsafe (including unwanted sexual attention, aggressive body posture, or a pattern of microaggressive, | ||
- | * Acts in a similarly serious negative way | + | * Acts in a similarly serious negative way, as determined by the Board |
If a member violates a Bodgery rule, including the Bodgery’s first rule (“Don’t be a jerk”), and the board believes the event rises to the level of a serious infraction, the “Three Strikes” process can be initiated or continued. | If a member violates a Bodgery rule, including the Bodgery’s first rule (“Don’t be a jerk”), and the board believes the event rises to the level of a serious infraction, the “Three Strikes” process can be initiated or continued. | ||
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=== Strike 2: === | === Strike 2: === | ||
- | After Strike 1, and upon the occurrence of another event that the Board determines could warrants | + | After Strike 1, and upon the occurrence of another event that the Board determines could warrant |
* The strike process outlined above, with the option of a different investigative board member if preferred. | * The strike process outlined above, with the option of a different investigative board member if preferred. | ||
* a restorative justice process. The restorative justice process would look different based on the circumstance, | * a restorative justice process. The restorative justice process would look different based on the circumstance, | ||
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* Strike 3: will not expire. Eventual re-admittance would be at the discretion of the board. | * Strike 3: will not expire. Eventual re-admittance would be at the discretion of the board. | ||
- | If a membership is terminated, the member should have 72 hours to collect their personal items if doing so does not endanger people or property. No refund of unused membership dues will be refunded, except by vote of the board. | + | If a membership is terminated, the member should have 72 hours to collect their personal items if doing so does not endanger people or property. No refund of unused membership dues will be refunded, except by vote of the board. Terminated members deemed a threat to members and/or guests may have identifying information posted (e.g. a photo, description, |
All board votes in this process require a simple majority to pass. | All board votes in this process require a simple majority to pass. | ||
- | This policy in a Google doc: [[https:// | ||
==== 11. Rules for Leadership ==== | ==== 11. Rules for Leadership ==== | ||
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* The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] (" | * The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] (" | ||
- | * The board is elected by The Bodgery membership once per year in June. | + | * The board is elected by The Bodgery membership once per year for a July 1 start date. |
- | * The board may vote to suspend | + | * The board may vote to remove |
- | * The board may vote to remove | + | * The board may remove |
+ | * The membership of the Bodgery may also initiate a recall vote of a board member from office with a plurality | ||
+ | === Area Captains === | ||
+ | * [[leadership|Area Captains]] are put in place by a vote of the board. Area Captains are removed by resigning, by stopping their membership, or by a vote of the board. | ||
+ | * Area Captains may not add Area Captains to their area without a board vote, but they may assign other area roles (e.g. trainers). | ||
+ | * The board delegates Area Captains with wide latitude in control of their shop area. In the unlikely event of disagreement, | ||
- | === Area Captains === | + | ==== 12. Accidental Damage |
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- | * [[leadership|Area Captains]] are put in place and removed by a vote of the board. | + | |
- | * Area Captains may not add Area Captains to their area without a board vote, but they may assign other area role (e.g. trainers). | + | |
- | * An Area Captain that cancels membership or resigns the position also ceases to be an Area Captain. | + | |
- | ==== 12. 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. | + | The Bodgery is meant to be a learning environment. |
- | ==== 13. Bans ==== | + | For accidents causing damage to Bodgery equipment or property, the person or persons responsible shall be liable for $100 or 5% of the cost of the damages, whichever is greater. General funds pay for any difference. |
- | The board may vote to temporarily | + | For accident-prone members (an excess of 2 or 3 property damaging accidents, |
- | * harasses or threatens Bodgery members, | + | |
- | * is caught trespassing on the Bodgery' | + | |
- | * engages in criminal conduct while on the Bodgery’s premises, | + | |
- | * is found in violation | + | |
- | * 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 | + | These policies have been approved by The Bodgery |
- | This document has been approved | + | These policies may be modified |
standing_rules.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/04 18:59 by mpickhard