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- | ====== The Standing Rules ====== | + | ====== The Standing Rules ====== |
+ | 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 follow | + | 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 |
==== 1. General ==== | ==== 1. General ==== | ||
- | It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources. | ||
- | No sleeping / living in the space. | + | It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, |
- | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian consent. | + | Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/chips/ |
+ | This is a shared space, not your personal workshop. When you leave, take anything of yours with you - don’t leave your projects, tools, or materials anywhere outside of your shelf or an official “project parking area” with a permit attached. | ||
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+ | Talk to the [[leadership|Area Captain]] before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff. | ||
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+ | No sleeping / living in the space. Naps are okay. | ||
==== 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. | ||
- | * Please refrain | + | * Refrain |
- | * The group has no tolerance for discrimination | + | * Do not discriminate |
- | * Nor do we tolerate behavior considered as 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, |
- | * People | + | * 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# | ||
Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | ||
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==== 3. Safety ==== | ==== 3. Safety ==== | ||
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Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest. | Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest. | ||
* All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. | * 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. | + | * It is the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it. |
- | * However, | + | * [Red-tag] tools are for members (or students supervised by an instructor), and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain |
- | * 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, | + | * [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from an Area Captain |
+ | * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (e.g. a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes), and are expected to be complied with immediately. Failure to do so will be brought to the Area Captain(s) and/or board, and disciplinary action is possible. | ||
* Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up. | * Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | ** 3.1 Firearms Policy ** | ||
+ | === Definitions === | ||
+ | * Firearm: Any device designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion | ||
+ | * Nonfunctioning Firearm: A firearm that is inoperable or unable to discharge a projectile. | ||
+ | * Concealed Firearm: A firearm that is carried on a person in such a manner as to not be discernible by the ordinary observation of others. | ||
+ | === Policy === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Only nonfunctioning firearms are allowed at The Bodgery for repair purposes. | ||
+ | * Members and guests are prohibited from bringing live ammunition into The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must abide by all local, state, and federal firearms laws. | ||
+ | * The carrying of concealed firearms by members and guests is prohibited while on the premises of The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must immediately inform the Board of Directors if they believe a firearm is functioning or if any other safety concerns arise. | ||
+ | * Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ** 3.2 Aerosols (Spray Finishes) ** | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
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+ | ** 3.3 Animals and Pets ** | ||
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+ | For multiple reasons, no animals, except trained service dogs, are allowed at the Bodgery. | ||
+ | ==== 4. Guests, Children, Minors ==== | ||
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+ | Minors that are 16 or 17 years old may be members. They must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Children are considered guests but need extra supervision. See [[faq# | ||
- | ==== 4. Guests ==== | ||
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 a signed | + | * Verifying that each guest has signed |
- | * Verifying that each guest has signed | + | |
* 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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**5.1 Bringing Property to The Bodgery ** | **5.1 Bringing Property to The Bodgery ** | ||
- | * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your member storage plot/shelf. | + | * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your member storage plot/ |
- | * Unless you fill out a “parking permit”. | + | * Unless you fill out a “parking permit” |
- | * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the board (see 5.3 and 5.4). | + | * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the relevant Area Captain(s) or board (see 5.3 and 5.4). |
* Any property not meeting the [[standing_rules# | * Any property not meeting the [[standing_rules# | ||
**5.2 Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery ** | **5.2 Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery ** | ||
- | 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. | + | 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: |
- | Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria: | + | * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, |
- | * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, has no attached | + | |
* 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 |
* Any other criteria defined in section 6 ([[standing_rules# | * Any other criteria defined in section 6 ([[standing_rules# | ||
The following may or may not occur, at the discretion of the board and if volunteer time and Bodgery space is available: | The following may or may not occur, at the discretion of the board and if volunteer time and Bodgery space is available: | ||
- | * The member may be contacted about the abandoned property (but only if labeled) | + | * The member may be contacted about the abandoned property (but only if labeled |
* The abandoned property may be relocated to a designated area for a limited amount of time | * The abandoned property may be relocated to a designated area for a limited amount of time | ||
Abandoned property will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled or thrown in the trash. | Abandoned property will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled or thrown in the trash. | ||
- | //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 appropriately, | + | //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 appropriately, |
**5.3 Donated property ** | **5.3 Donated property ** | ||
- | Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property. | + | * Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property. |
- | Process: Contact the Board and receive approval | + | |
**5.4 Shared property** | **5.4 Shared property** | ||
- | Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property. | + | * Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property. Bodgery ownership by donation or purchase is preferred over shared |
- | Process: Contact the Board and receive approval | + | |
- | Ensure item has been documented on the Lender Log. | + | |
- | Members removing their personally-owned shared property from The Bodgery are highly encouraged to notify the member mailing list that the property is being removed. This is both a courtesy to others and a safeguard against apparent theft. | + | |
==== 6. Storage ==== | ==== 6. Storage ==== | ||
- | **6.1 Safe Storage ** | + | **6.1 Safe Respectful |
- | All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered | + | All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will NOT be considered |
- | * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left | + | * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left, except as allowed using Assembly Permits in the extended woodshop area |
* Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway | * Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway | ||
- | * Property on a member storage shelf that protrudes more than 4” | + | * Property on a shelf, including |
- | * Property | + | * Property |
- | * Property left leaning against a wall, beam, or storage area | + | * Property left leaning against a wall, beam, member shelves, etc. |
- | * Property | + | * Property |
+ | * Property containing fuel. Engines are OK but must have the fuel tank drained, the engine run dry, then the fuel tank vented (open) outdoors for at least fifteen minutes. | ||
* For property in the outside back parking area... | * For property in the outside back parking area... | ||
* You must request and receive Board approval prior to leaving any items/ | * You must request and receive Board approval prior to leaving any items/ | ||
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**6.2 Member Storage** | **6.2 Member Storage** | ||
- | Each member | + | Each member |
+ | * One shelf spot approximately two-feet wide, OR | ||
+ | * One locker | ||
+ | Additional shelf spots or lockers, as well as other storage options, may be rented using the Bodgery membership website. | ||
- | Each member must keep their private property | + | Each member must label their shelf/ |
- | Member property that is not stored safely, not properly labeled or not in an appropriate area is both dangerous and disrespectful and is considered abandoned (see 5.2). | + | Properly |
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- | A properly | + | |
**6.3 Parking Permits** | **6.3 Parking Permits** | ||
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==== 7. Access ==== | ==== 7. Access ==== | ||
- | Each member is responsible for maintaining the security of his or her own keycard or fob (access credentials). If you suspect that your card or fob has been copied, please see the Board of Directors | + | Each member is responsible for maintaining the security of his or her own key fob or card. If you suspect that your key fob or card has been copied, please see the Board or designee |
- | Access credentials | + | Key fobs or cards may be temporarily entrusted to another person (trustee) for limited purposes, such as picking up or dropping off items or people at the space. Such trustees are not considered members and are not allowed to use tools, host guests, store their personal property at The Bodgery, or exercise other benefits of membership simply for possessing access. Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for member |
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- | Such trustees are not considered members and are not allowed to use tools, host guests, store their personal property at The Bodgery, or exercise other benefits of membership simply for possessing access. | + | |
- | Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for revocation. | + | |
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- | A member | + | |
==== 8. Finances ==== | ==== 8. Finances ==== | ||
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**8.1 Signatories ** | **8.1 Signatories ** | ||
- | Signatory responsibility for the Bodgery’s bank accounts resides in the President and Treasurer | + | Signatory responsibility for the Bodgery’s bank accounts resides in the Board President and Treasurer. Checks and purchase cards for the Bodgery’s financial accounts shall be issued only to the President and Treasurer for their exclusive use, and will be surrendered to the Board or destroyed upon their leaving office. |
**8.2 Purchase Authority ** | **8.2 Purchase Authority ** | ||
- | The Board may delegate purchase authority to any member, ad-hoc group of members, or committee on a case-by-case basis in order to expedite necessary expenditures or ensure proper upkeep of the Bodgery and its facilities. | + | Purchases and expenditures made on behalf of the Bodgery |
- | + | ||
- | The nature and amount of the purchase, the member or members to whom the purchase authority is delegated as an “assigned agent”, and the time frame for the purchase or expenditure must be approved by a majority vote of the board. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Purchases and expenditures made on behalf of the Bodgery | + | |
- Expenditures that the board finds are necessary to the safety and security of the Bodgery and its members (such as liability insurance premiums, fire suppression equipment, security cameras, etc.) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted approval. | - Expenditures that the board finds are necessary to the safety and security of the Bodgery and its members (such as liability insurance premiums, fire suppression equipment, security cameras, etc.) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted approval. | ||
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- | - Expenditures more than $100, but less than $1000 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf | + | - Expenditures made by [[area_captain|Area Captains]], Machine Captains or their designee, up to the amount in their area balance, do not require prior approval. |
- | | + | - Expenditures more than $200 (but not more than $2000) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted |
- | - Expenditures less than $100 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf require prior written | + | |
+ | - Expenditures less than or equal to $200 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf require prior written approval from either the Treasurer or President. | ||
**8.3 Reimbursements ** | **8.3 Reimbursements ** | ||
- | Any member | + | Any member |
- | Upon receipt | + | Upon receipt, the Treasurer shall confirm that the purchase was made according to the procedures outlined above. Upon confirmation, |
**8.4 Financial transparency ** | **8.4 Financial transparency ** | ||
- | The Treasurer | + | * The Treasurer |
- | + | | |
- | The Treasurer | + | |
- | - A summary of the Bodgery’s income broken down by month and category, and | + | |
- | - A summary of the Bodgery’s expenditures broken down by month and category | + | |
**8.5 Transition process ** | **8.5 Transition process ** | ||
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Until this transition is complete, the outgoing President and Treasurer shall maintain responsibility for financial concerns, but are required to inform the new officers and the Board of all transactions that take place and their outcome. | Until this transition is complete, the outgoing President and Treasurer shall maintain responsibility for financial concerns, but are required to inform the new officers and the Board of all transactions that take place and their outcome. | ||
- | ==== 9. Shop Budgets | + | ==== 9. Shop Areas and Purchase Requests ==== |
- | **9.1 Shop Budgets** | + | **9.1 Shop Areas** |
- | Shop budgets are defined as a monthly allowance of funds taken from the Bodgery’s general available funds to be used towards maintenance, | + | Shop area budgets are defined as a monthly allowance of funds taken from the Bodgery’s general available funds to be used towards maintenance, |
+ | If the board decides that the available general funds are not sufficient to provide area budgets, then either no distribution will be made or the amount available will be distributed proportionally among the allocated budget amounts. | ||
- | Budget amounts | + | Area budgets may be created, modified or eliminated by a majority vote of the board. The amount of a budget |
- | Budgets will be funded from the Bodgery’s preceding month’s income after all other expenses or reserves (insurance savings, e.g.). | + | **9.2 Machine Fee Areas** |
- | Budgets can be created or modified | + | Machines with a machine-specific fee may be administered |
- | Budget balances (not tracked balances) not spent before the end of the month in which they were distributed will will roll over into the area’s tracked balance. | + | **9.3 Purchase Requests** |
- | **9.2 Purchase Requests** | + | Assigned Agents (including |
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- | Assigned Agents (this includes | + | |
Members with purchase requests/ | Members with purchase requests/ | ||
If members disagree with their Area Captain(s) or Assigned Agent(s) regarding the necessity of a requested purchase, they may bring the request directly to the board during the ‘member comments’ section. | If members disagree with their Area Captain(s) or Assigned Agent(s) regarding the necessity of a requested purchase, they may bring the request directly to the board during the ‘member comments’ section. | ||
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==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ||
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 === | ||
+ | * [[area_captain|Area Captains]] are a key part of [[leadership|leadership]]. They 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 (area crew members, trainers, etc.). | ||
+ | * 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 |
- | + | ||
- | * [[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 |
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