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| ====== Consensus Process ====== | ====== Consensus Process ====== |
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| | - **DEFINITIONS** |
| - <font 20px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>** DEFINITIONS **</font> - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Member</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A current member of La Reunion Cooperative, as defined by applicable house policy.</font> | - __Member__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>House</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>All current members of La Reunion Cooperative.</font> | - A current member of La Reunion Cooperative, as defined by applicable house policy. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Proposal</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A topic presented to the house for discussion, change to house policy, the allocation of funds, or general approval.</font> | - __House__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Sponsor</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The member who represents a proposal.</font> | - All current members of La Reunion Cooperative. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Facilitator</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The member who insures the “Ground Rules”.</font> | - __Proposal__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Minutes Taker</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The member who takes the meeting minutes.</font> | - A topic presented to the house for discussion, change to house policy, the allocation of funds, or general approval. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Minority</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>At least 1/4 of the members present at the meeting.</font> | - __Sponsor__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Simple majority</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>At least 1/2 of the members present at the meeting.</font> | - The member who represents a proposal. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Super majority</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>At least 2/3 of members present at the meeting.</font> | - __Facilitator__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Consensus Check</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A step of the consensus process when members have the option of making a described twinkle motion to indicate their level of consent.</font> | - The member who insures the “Ground Rules”. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The Floor</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Speaking rights to address the meeting.</font> | - __Minutes Taker__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The Stack</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A list of members who wish to speak.</font> | - The member who takes the meeting minutes. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Relevant</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Discussion that conforms to the current step of the meeting.</font> | - __Minority__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Move-On</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A general circular motion.</font> | - At least 1/4 of the members present at the meeting. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Up-Twinkle</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A general upward motion to show approval.</font> | - __Simple majority__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Middle-Twinkle</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A general outward motion to show neutrality.</font> | - At least 1/2 of the members present at the meeting. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Down-Twinkle</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A general downward motion to show disapproval.</font> | - __Super majority__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Block-Twinkle</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>A general motion of guarding oneself from attack.</font> | - At least 2/3 of members present at the meeting. |
| - <font 20px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>** GROUND RULES **</font> - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Proposals are introduced in any order determined by the present members</font> | - __Consensus Check__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Members must convey their request to be on the stack to the facilitator without disrupting any member who currently has the floor.</font> | - A step of the consensus process when members have the option of making a described twinkle motion to indicate their level of consent. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>All members who wish to be on the stack must be added to the stack.</font> | - __The Floor__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>All members on the stack must be given a chance to speak.</font> | - Speaking rights to address the meeting. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The facilitator determines who has the floor using the stack.</font> | - __The Stack__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Should the minutes taker request time to make notes the floor should be held by the facilitator until the minutes taker indicates that they are ready to proceed.</font> | - A list of members who wish to speak. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>When a member has the floor they should keep their comments relevant.</font> | - __Relevant__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If members who do not have the floor indicate move-on, the facilitator should assess if the member with the floor is speaking with relevance.</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If the member is relevant they should be allowed to keep the floor.</font> | - Discussion that conforms to the current step of the meeting. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If the member is not relevant they will be asked to concede the floor and must request to be added to the stack again.</font> | - __Move-On__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>During a consensus check the facilitator will observe the twinkles made by the house to determine how to proceed with a proposal.</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If there are at least two block-twinkles:</font> - <font 14px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The facilitator will ask the blocking members for a reason why they are blocking.</font> - If at least two of the blocks are found to be relevant the facilitator will table the proposal. | - A general circular motion. |
| | - __Up-Twinkle__ |
| | - A general upward motion to show approval. |
| | - __Middle-Twinkle__ |
| | - A general outward motion to show neutrality. |
| | - __Down-Twinkle__ |
| | - A general downward motion to show disapproval. |
| | - __Block-Twinkle__ |
| | - A general motion of guarding oneself from attack. |
| | - __Quorum__ |
| | - Seven members are required to be in attendance at a house meeting to meet quorum. |
| | - **GROUND RULES** |
| | - Proposals are introduced in any order determined by the present members |
| | - Members must convey their request to be on the stack to the facilitator without disrupting any member who currently has the floor. |
| | - All members who wish to be on the stack must be added to the stack. |
| | - All members on the stack must be given a chance to speak. |
| | - The facilitator determines who has the floor using the stack. |
| | - Should the minutes taker request time to make notes the floor should be held by the facilitator until the minutes taker indicates that they are ready to proceed. |
| | - When a member has the floor they should keep their comments relevant. |
| | - __If members who do not have the floor indicate move-on, the facilitator should assess if the member with the floor is speaking with relevance.__ |
| | - If the member is relevant they should be allowed to keep the floor. |
| | - If the member is not relevant they will be asked to concede the floor and must request to be added to the stack again. |
| | - __During a consensus check the facilitator will observe the twinkles made by the house to determine how to proceed with a proposal.__ |
| | - //If there are at least two block-twinkles:// |
| | - //__The facilitator will ask the blocking members for a reason why they are blocking.__// - If at least two of the blocks are found to be relevant the facilitator will table the proposal. |
| - If less than two blocks are found to not be relevant the facilitator will continue to **2.i.II**. | - If less than two blocks are found to not be relevant the facilitator will continue to **2.i.II**. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If not ** 2.i.I ** then, if there is at least a super majority of up-twinkles the proposal continues.</font> | - If at least 90% of the non-blocking members present affirmatively decide that a block is not relevant, then the block is overridden. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If not ** 2.i.II ** then, if there is at least a minority of down-tinkles the proposal is tabled.</font> | - If not **2.i.I** then, if there is at least a super majority of up-twinkles the proposal continues. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If not ** 2.i.III ** then, if there is at least a simple majority of up-twinkles the proposal continues.</font> | - If not **2.i.II ** then, if there is at least a minority of down-tinkles the proposal is tabled. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>At any time the sponsor can table their proposal.</font> | - If not **2.i.III** then, if there is at least a simple majority of up-twinkles the proposal continues. |
| - <font 20px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>** INTRODUCING A PROPOSAL **</font> - A proposal is introduced by being read from the meeting agenda by the facilitator. | - At any time the sponsor can table their proposal. |
| | - **INTRODUCING A PROPOSAL** |
| | - A proposal is introduced by being read from the meeting agenda by the facilitator. |
| - The sponsor elaborates on the proposal as they feel is appropriate | - The sponsor elaborates on the proposal as they feel is appropriate |
| - <font 20px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>** POINTS OF INFORMATION AND CLARIFYING QUESTIONS **</font> - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The facilitator will introduce this phase as “Points of Information and Clarifying Questions” and advertise that members can now join the stack for this phase.</font> | - **POINTS OF INFORMATION AND CLARIFYING QUESTIONS** |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Conversation that is relevant:</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Members may offer information which they believe is relevant.</font> | - The facilitator will introduce this phase as “Points of Information and Clarifying Questions” and advertise that members can now join the stack for this phase. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Members may ask a direct question about the proposal.</font> | - __Conversation that is relevant:__ |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Any member with the answer to a question may override the stack in order to provide a direct response.</font> | - Members may offer information which they believe is relevant. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>When the stack is closed the facilitator will call for a consensus check by asking if the house wishes to move on to “Concerns and Friendly Amendments”.</font> | - Members may ask a direct question about the proposal. |
| - <font 20px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>** CONCERNS, FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS, AND FINAL CALL **</font> - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>The facilitator will introduce this phase as “Concerns and Friendly Amendments” and advertise that members can not join the stack for this phase.</font> | - Any member with the answer to a question may override the stack in order to provide a direct response. |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Conversation that is relevant:</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Members may voice concerns</font> | - When the stack is closed the facilitator will call for a consensus check by asking if the house wishes to move on to “Concerns and Friendly Amendments”. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Members may offer friendly amendments to address concerns that they or another member has expressed</font> | - **CONCERNS, FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS, AND FINAL CALL** |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>When a friendly amendment has been proposed the facilitator should ask the sponsor if they accept the amendment.</font> - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If the friendly amendment is rejected the facilitator will return to the stack.</font> | - The facilitator will introduce this phase as “Concerns and Friendly Amendments” and advertise that members can not join the stack for this phase. |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>If the friendly amendment is accepted by the sponsor the facilitator will start a stack for the friendly amendment allowing members present to voice any points of information, clarifying questions, concerns, or friendly amendments to the proposed friendly amendment.</font> - <font 14px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Any friendly amendments to a friendly amendment must be accepted by the sponsor.</font> | - __Conversation that is relevant:__ |
| - <font 16px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>Once the friendly amendment stack is clear the facilitator will ask for a consensus check on the friendly amendment.</font> | - Members may voice concerns |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>When the stack is closed the facilitator will ask the minutes taker to read the final wording of the proposal.</font> | - Members may offer friendly amendments to address concerns that they or another member has expressed |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>After the final proposal has been read a final consensus check for the proposal will be called.</font> | - __When a friendly amendment has been proposed the facilitator should ask the sponsor if they accept the amendment.__ |
| - <font 18px/arial;;#000000;;#ffffff>At the discretion of the facilitator, previous amendments may be revisited before the proposal is finally tabled.</font> | - If the friendly amendment is rejected the facilitator will return to the stack. |
| | - //If the friendly amendment is accepted by the sponsor the facilitator will start a stack for the friendly amendment allowing members present to voice any points of information, clarifying questions, or concerns, to the proposed friendly amendment.// |
| | - Once the friendly amendment stack is clear the facilitator will ask for a consensus check on the friendly amendment. |
| | - When the stack is closed the facilitator will ask the minutes taker to read the final wording of the proposal. |
| | - After the final proposal has been read a final consensus check for the proposal will be called. Quorum must be met for a consensus check to be called. |
| | - At the discretion of the facilitator, previous amendments may be revisited before the proposal is finally tabled. |
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| | <sub>[[meetings:archive:2015-04-05#agenda_item_5|[HM 4-5-15]]]</sub> |
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| <sub>[[:meetings:2015-04-05#agenda_item_5|[HM 4-5-15]]]</sub> | |
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