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--- area_captain [2024/03/04 18:44] – Created from 2021-12-16 minutes & Administration Roles document mpickhard
+++ area_captain [2026/04/21 21:18] (current) – Added minimum requirements for an area mpickhard
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 ====== Area Captain ======
 An Area Captain is a decision-maker and caretaker of an area.
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 ===Summary:===
   * The decision-maker about tools, equipment, area policies, etc.
   * Monitor supplies, ensure that replacements are purchased when needed
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   * Keep an eye out for dangerous/unskillful behaviors, and intervene politely
   * Respond to emails directed to the area and keep an eye on the area's Slack channel
+===Measurables:===
+  * Conduct trainings: # of tool/area check-offs and other trainings held, target: 1/month
+  * Tool/equipment repair and maintenance: # of hours of this, target: 4 hrs/month
+  * Budget management: # of hours of planning, collecting payments and bookkeeping, treasurer interactions, purchasing items, etc., target: 1 hr/month
+  * Communications and presence: be an obvious resource for users of the area. Slack messages, emails, physical presence in the area, target: At least 1 slack post in your area channel every other week.
+  * Target: Set up “office hours” in your area at least monthly.
+  * Target: Spend time in your area every week. (At least 1 hr/week)
+  * Also...
+    * These targets easily stack. While spending an hour a week in the area, one could also maintain tools, do budgeting, and/or communicate.
+    * The word "target" is deliberate, vs "required". People have vacations, life gets in the way, etc. These are guidelines to set expectations, and if one isn't able to meet them for a few months, it's worth considering if that's a trend or an anomaly.
+    * Any of the target duties may be fulfilled by delegating them to other members, including training and purchasing supplies for the area.
+====== Tool Area Minimum Requirements ======
+  * Tool areas must have at least one member willing to serve as an active Area Captain, willing and able to meet the minimum requirements of that role, as defined in our policy. More than one Area Captain is also allowed if the Tool Area activity merits it (both user activity and Area Captain activity).
+  * There must be at least five members willing to sign that they have an interest in using the area semi-regularly.
+  * There must be regular tool check-offs, area orientations, or classes available, preferably at least monthly.
+  * All official Tool Areas should have a Slack channel. There should be regular activity on it, to demonstrate ongoing member interest and activity.  (At least 1 post/week)
+  * All Tool Areas are listed in the [[leadership|Wiki's Leadership Page]].
+  * If an existing area loses enough participation, either by Area Captain or users, over several months, the board can vote to dissolve it.