[sudo-discuss] [OMNI] Proposals up for consensus:

[Matthew Senate]

Would it be a friendly amendment to require that any 2/3 vote would only
take place after consensus has failed to be reached and the topic is
therefore tabled for one week?

The idea would be that we don't just try for consensus, get fed up, then
vote with 2/3 that same meeting. Instead, we have to wait a week to have a
2/3 vote anyhow, so might as well aim for the consensus with sincerely in
the first place. Further, this requires we be more understanding and
sensitive about the topic, without rush and anxiety, giving a chance for
folks to be more prepared and in-touch with the process and will of their
collective.

For the examples you provided, I think this is a consistent method, of
course with cases of "bans" there shouldn't be a problem since our "safe
space" policy, and any "code of conduct" should deny access to anyone from
whom a rapid ban would be required. Instead, bans can be slightly delayed
to ensure the wider community understands and accepts the response to
individuals' and groups' actions before resolving.

// Matt


On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 4:53 AM, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey sudo!
>
> At Thursday night's Omni delegates meeting, the following proposals were
> put forth and are up for discussion over the next week, to be voted on
> at next Thursday's Omni meeting:
>
> 1. Paying Jesse
> Jesse Palmer is the Omni's lawyer and has done a phenomenal job
> helping us get to where we are now. His bill totals somewhere in the
> realm of $8500, which divided among 10 collectives means Sudo would
> contribute ~$850.
>
> 2.  Paying an additional month of rent into a reserve
> Our rent for July is free, but all collectives could pay rent for the
> month of July anyway to be put into a reserve fund. I think this is a
> great idea, and we have the funds for it (I believe we have ~$12,000
> in the bank).
>
> 3. Revision to Consensus Process:
> Thus far, the Omni Collective has made decisions using a full
> consensus model. The proposal on the table is for votes to strive for
> full consensus, but resort to a 2/3 majority vote if consensus cannot
> be achieved. This model was recommended by Jesse, who has extensive
> experience representing coops and collectives who've run into problems
> with full-consensus models for hairy decisions like banning an abusive
> individual or - as may be the case with us - removing particular
> groups/collectives from the larger collective.
>
> Proposal : New Voting Model
>
> All votes called by the Delegate Council are subject to two rounds of
> voting. The first round passes by full consensus. If after friendly
> amendments and conversation full consensus cannot be achieved, the
> vote moves to a second round which passes by 2/3 majority. If this
> second vote fails to pass, the vote does not carry.
>
> This amendment to our full consensus voting procedures is proposed in
> light of advice from radical comrades and colleagues who have seen
> groups and projects torn apart by bad-faith exploitation of full
> consensus voting. Our group's aim and aspiration will always be full
> consensus, and we will always work to make sure all voices are heard.
> In all of our work and decisionmaking together, let us always be
> guided by fairness, kindness, and justice.
>
> ----
> Please discuss any issues posed by the above proposals, make
> amendments, and feel free to attend next Thursday's meeting if you'd
> like to participate!
>
> Cheers,
> Jenny
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