Membership rules - Revision history

Bsollis: /* Loaned Equipment */

2019-02-23T01:29:50Z

Loaned Equipment

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	===== Loaned Equipment =====		===== Loaned Equipment =====
	* Equipment does not leave the space without prior board approval		* Equipment does not leave the space without prior board approval
	* Theft of items from the space will result in disciplinary action up to and including permanent termination of membership		* Theft of items from the space will result in disciplinary action, up to and including permanent termination of membership

	==== Individual Owned Tools ====		==== Individual Owned Tools ====

Bsollis: /* Loaned Equipment */

2019-02-23T01:27:28Z

Loaned Equipment

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	* Tools should be used according to manufacturer's guidelines to ensure safety and prevent damage.		* Tools should be used according to manufacturer's guidelines to ensure safety and prevent damage.
	===== Loaned Equipment =====		===== Loaned Equipment =====
	* Equipment does not leave the space		* Equipment does not leave the space without prior board approval
			* Theft of items from the space will result in disciplinary action up to and including permanent termination of membership

	==== Individual Owned Tools ====		==== Individual Owned Tools ====
	* Risk of damage to equipment is assumed by the owner.		* Risk of damage to equipment is assumed by the owner.

Jferguson: /* Yearly Elections */

2011-10-03T13:12:37Z

Yearly Elections

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	=== Yearly Elections ===		=== Yearly Elections ===
	* Elections are held on December 1st through 7th of every year.		* Elections are held on December 1st through 7th of every year.
	* Nominations for elections are held the ~~first week of November~~.		* Nominations for elections are held November 1st through the 7th.
			** Nominations must be made via email to secretary@midsouthmakers.org
	* Members who wish to run for board member positions must:		* Members who wish to run for board member positions must:
	** Be in good standing for 2 or more consecutive months prior to nomination		** Be in good standing for 2 or more consecutive months prior to nomination
	** Current in their membership dues to the month of nominations		** Current in their membership dues to the month of nominations
	* The Secretary will provide private ballots and be responsible for collecting and calculating ballots.		* The Secretary will provide private ballots and be responsible for collecting and calculating ballots.
			** Ballots should be available to members no later than November 30th.
			** Any nomination that the Secretary is unable to receive acceptance from the nominee will not be included on the ballot.
			*** If the secretary is unable to secure nominee acceptance by November 30th, that nominee will not appear on the ballot.
			** Physical ballots will be available as well as sent out via email.
			** Completed ballots will be accepted via email from member's email on file, sent to secretary@midsouthmakers.org during the time of elections.
	* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.		* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.
	** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.		** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.
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	* Members "in poor standing" are allowed to vote and may nominate a 3rd party.		* Members "in poor standing" are allowed to vote and may nominate a 3rd party.
	* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"		* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"
			* Nominations will be listed on the wiki for the current year election once the nomination has been accepted by the nominee.



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Jferguson: /* Yearly Elections */

2011-07-27T15:39:00Z

Yearly Elections

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	* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.		* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.
	** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.		** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.
	* ~~Members "in poor standing" and probationary~~ members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections or nominate candidates.		* Probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections or nominate candidates.
			* Members "in poor standing" are allowed to vote and may nominate a 3rd party.
	* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"		* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"

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Jferguson: /* Yearly Elections */

2011-07-27T15:34:21Z

Yearly Elections

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	* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.		* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.
	** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.		** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.
	* Members "in poor standing" and probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections.		* Members "in poor standing" and probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections or nominate candidates.
	* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"		* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"

	{{organization documents}}		{{organization documents}}

Jferguson: /* Yearly Elections */

2011-07-27T15:32:33Z

Yearly Elections

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	** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.		** In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.
	* Members "in poor standing" and probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections.		* Members "in poor standing" and probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections.
			* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"

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Jferguson at 15:27, 27 July 2011

2011-07-27T15:27:57Z

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 * All votes must be cast in person at the time the vote is called
 ** Voting by proxy - You may cast your vote by proxy so long as the board has been notified and approved your request to vote by proxy.
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Jferguson: /* Visitors */

2011-07-27T15:18:40Z

Visitors

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	* Pre-scheduled visits are welcome provided they are scheduled with and approved by the board.		* Pre-scheduled visits are welcome provided they are scheduled with and approved by the board.
	* Guests of a paying member are allowed in the space provided they are accompanied by the member inviting them in. That member shall take responsibility for all actions of the guest for the duration of their visit.		* Guests of a paying member are allowed in the space provided they are accompanied by the member inviting them in. That member shall take responsibility for all actions of the guest for the duration of their visit.
			** Guests of a paying member are welcome to use resources in the assistance of member projects.

	=== Solicitations ===		=== Solicitations ===

Jferguson: /* Visitors */

2011-07-27T15:13:58Z

Visitors

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	* Non-Members are welcome to the space during regularly scheduled open house meetings or other open house events.		* Non-Members are welcome to the space during regularly scheduled open house meetings or other open house events.
	* Non-Members are not permitted utilization of space resources.		* Non-Members are not permitted utilization of space resources.
			** Non-Members can request to use resources, must be approved by 2 or more board members.
	* Pre-scheduled visits are welcome provided they are scheduled with and approved by the board.		* Pre-scheduled visits are welcome provided they are scheduled with and approved by the board.
	* Guests of a paying member are allowed in the space provided they are accompanied by the member inviting them in. That member shall take responsibility for all actions of the guest for the duration of their visit.		* Guests of a paying member are allowed in the space provided they are accompanied by the member inviting them in. That member shall take responsibility for all actions of the guest for the duration of their visit.

	=== Solicitations ===		=== Solicitations ===
	* Any outside solicitations to group members must be board approved.		* Any outside solicitations to group members must be board approved.

Jferguson: /* Revoking Membership */

2011-07-27T15:11:08Z

Revoking Membership

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	=== Revoking Membership ===		=== Revoking Membership ===
	* Membership may be revoked from the organization for any of the following reasons		* Membership may be revoked from the organization for any of the following reasons
	** Membership may be revoked by the board if dues are not paid ~~within 15 calendar days from the first of the month.~~ (See Membership Dues)		** Membership may be revoked by the board if dues are not paid for 2 months (See Membership Dues)
	** Membership may be revoked by a majority vote by the board after a member has been put ~~on probation~~. (See Issues & Accusations)		** Membership may be revoked by a majority vote by the board after a member has been put "in poor standing". (See Issues & Accusations)
	** Any activity which results in the endangerment of the status of the organization or its property		** Any activity which results in the endangerment of the status of the organization or its property
	** Any activity judged by the the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.		** Any activity judged by the the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.

	=== Rights of Members ===		=== Rights of Members ===
	* Every member has the right to vote on any issue put before the membership.		* Every member has the right to vote on any issue put before the membership.