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standing_rules [2023/02/24 01:17] – [10. Discipline Policy] major update mpickhard | standing_rules [2023/03/23 19:22] – [2. Code of Conduct] Updated wording 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 ==== | ||
- | In order to keep things | + | Keep interactions |
* Treat others as you would like to be treated. | * Treat others as you would like to be treated. | ||
* Keep criticism constructive. | * Keep criticism constructive. | ||
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* Do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religion. | * Do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religion. | ||
* Do not engage in harassment: | * Do not engage in harassment: | ||
- | * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, | + | * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, |
- | * If asked to stop harassing behavior, comply immediately. | + | * No photography, |
+ | * If asked to stop harassing | ||
Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules# | Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules# | ||
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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 [[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