[Imc] IMC Structure

[Paul Riismandel]

Here is the result of the IMC Structure & Organization 
Caucus'  labor.  Note that this document only specifies the basic structure 
of the IMC.  While it specifies that consensus is the method for decision 
making, no process is detailed.  A recommended process is forthcoming from 
the caucus.

As decided last Sunday, this document is up for a simple yes/no vote this 
Sunday.

Please give it a read before Sunday!

Here it is:

IMC Structure
By the IMC Structure Caucus, Jan. 31, 2001

Working Groups:
Definition:
Do the work of the IMC
Have autonomy to make most decisions over their area of responsibility
Bring decisions that affect whole IMC and/or other groups to the Steering 
Group.

Membership:
Must be a paid IMC member.

Meetings:
Must post meeting minutes at IMC and to the general IMC e-mail list.
Must have meetings at a regular time and place, and must post this 
information at the IMC.

Steering Group:
Definition:
Coordinates activities between Working Groups and makes decisions that 
impact all Working Groups.

Membership:
Made up of 2 empowered spokespeople from each Working Group.
Members serve terms of three to twelve months in length, as determined by 
their Working Group.
Any given member is limited to serving a maximum of 3 years on the Steering 
Group.  Lesser limits may be defined by their Working Groups.

Meetings:
Must be held at a regular time and place and posted at the IMC and on the 
general IMC e-mail list.
Must be held at least once per month.

Meeting Operation:
There must be a minimum quorum of one empowered spokesperson from each 
Working Group in order for decisions to be made.
Meetings are open to the public.
All SG meeting attendeesnot just empowered spokeswill have equal standing 
in decision making.  All attendees may make proposals and may voice concerns.
All decisions are made by consensus amongst all meeting participants.
In the case of a irresolvable block to a particular proposal, after all IMC 
consensus procedures are exhausted, decision making power on that proposal 
will default to the empowered spokes for resolution by consensus.

Communication:
Meeting agendas must be posted at the IMC and to the general IMC e-mail 
list at least 2 days prior to a meeting.
Meeting minutes must be posted at the IMC and to the general IMC e-mail list.


General Membership:
Membership:
All paid members of the IMC.

Meetings:
Held at least 2 times a year.
Organized by the Steering Group.
Must be scheduled and first announced at least 30 days prior to the planned 
meeting.

Life of this document:
The terms of this structure will expire in 12 months from the time it is 
enacted, combined with a formal review of it by the IMC general membership.
Changes, amendments or the nullification of this document must be approved 
by the IMC general membership.

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