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--- standing_rules [2023/02/24 01:17] – [10. Discipline Policy] major update mpickhard
+++ standing_rules [2023/02/24 01:47] – major update, remove Ejection & Bans sections, add Accident Damage section 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.
-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 ====
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   * The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] ("board") is bound by {{:bodgery_bylaws_5-22-15.pdf|The Bodgery Bylaws}}.
-  * 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 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 a fellow board member for abuse or neglect of their office, or violation of their membership agreement, as specified by the Bodgery Bylaws. 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.
+  * The board may remove a fellow board member from an office by a two-thirds vote.
+  * The membership of the Bodgery may also initiate a recall vote of a board member from office with a plurality vote (majority of the cast votes).
+=== 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, the board may override an Area Captain decision.
-=== Area Captains ===
+==== 12. Accidental Damage ====
-  * [[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.  Mistakes happen and they shouldn’t be financially devastating.
-==== 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.
-The board may vote to temporarily or permanently ban from the Bodgery's premises and mailing lists any person who:
+For accident-prone members (an excess of 2 or 3 property damaging accidents, and for egregious intent), the board may decide what the responsible members are liable for outside of this guideline.
-  * 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.
+These policies have been approved by The Bodgery Board of Directors.
-This document has been approved by The Bodgery Board of Directors.
+These policies may be modified by The Bodgery Board at any time through due process.