[New-imc] Re: [IMC-Process] Springfield IMC Approval, Part 2

[Duane Whittingham]

oops ;) Springfield, ILL.  Duane


Brian Hagy wrote:
> 
> just to clarify, which state is this Springfield in, since every state has
> its own Springfield?
> 
> brian
> 
> On Thu, 11 Jul 2002 bconle at simons-rock.edu wrote:
> 
> > Alright folks, here are the rest of the documents, please peruse and
> > respond within one week if you have any dissent:
> >  SPRINGFIELD IMC STRUCTURE:  It is the goal of the Springfield IMC to
> >  achieve gender and racial  equality in the Springfield IMC. The
> >  Springfield IMC commits to outreach  efforts to facilitate this goal.
> > WORKING GROUPS:
> > 1) Technical,
> > 2) Media Production,
> > 3) Fundraising and
> > 4) Physical  Space/Outreach
> > (If no spokesperson is available in a working group, any  two working
> > groups may, in the case of an emergency, combine in the  interim until the
> > working group determines a new spokesperson). Groups may  divide or new
> > groups may be established as needs are identified and are  agreed upon by
> > the spokes council.Definition:
> > a. Do the work of the IMC
> > b. Have autonomy to make most decisions over their area of responsibility
> > c. Bring decisions that affect whole IMC and/or other groups to the
> > Spokes Council.
> > WORKING GROUP MEMBERSHIP:
> > a. Must be an IMC member.
> >
> > WORKING GROUP MEETINGS:
> > a. Must post meeting minutes to the *general Springfield IMC e-mail list
> > within three days.b. Must have meetings at a regular time and place, and must post this
> > information to the *general Springfield IMC e-mail list
> > *<http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-springfield at least 3
> > days in advance.SPOKES COUNCIL:  Definition: Main decision-making body of the Springfield
> > IMC.  a. Coordinates activities between Working Groups and makes decisions
> > that  impact all Working Groups.
> > SPOKES COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP:
> > a. Made up of 1 spokesperson and 1 alternate spokesperson from each
> > Working Group.b. Members serve terms of three to twelve months in length, as determined
> > by their Working Group.c. Any given member is limited to serving a maximum of 3 years on the
> > Spokes Council. Lesser limits may be defined by their Working Groups.d. Temporary spokespeople may be designated by the group as needed, and
> > advance knowledge of this designation will be provided as needed.
> > SPOKES COUNCIL MEETINGS:
> > a. Must be held at a regular time and agenda posted at least 3 days prior
> > on the Imc-Springfield general IMC e-mail list.b. Must be held at least once per month.
> > c. Must post meeting minutes to the general Springfield IMC e-mail list
> > within three days following the meeting.
> > SPOKES COUNCIL MEETING OPERATION:
> > a. A Spokes Council Meeting will achieve a working quorum if it includes
> > at least 5 members of the IMC, including at least one empowered Spoke from
> >  each Working Group.b. Meetings are open to the public.
> > c. All Spokes Council meeting attendees, not just empowered spokes, will
> > have equal standing in decision making. All attendees may make proposals
> > and may voice concerns.d. All decisions are made by consensus amongst all meeting participants.
> > e. 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.f. If a Spoke is absent for 3 consecutive meetings, the working group will
> >  be asked to designate a new Spoke.g. If the Spokes Council determines a working group is inactive and unable
> >  to designate a new Spoke, a temporary Spoke will be appointed by the
> > Spokes Council.
> > SPOKES COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION:
> > a. Meeting agendas must be posted at the IMC and to the general e-mail
> > list at least 3 days prior to a meeting.b. Meeting minutes must be posted at the IMC and to the *general
> > Springfield IMC e-mail list no later than three days following the
> > meeting.  *Visit
> > <http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-springfield to sign  up.
> > GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:  Membership:
> > a. All members of the IMC.
> > Meetings:
> > a. Held at least 2 times a year.
> > b. Organized by the Spokes Council.
> > c. Must be scheduled and first announced at least 30 days prior to the
> > planned meeting.d. IMC Meetings operate by the consensus process.
> > e. In the case of an 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
> > LIFE OF THIS DOCUMENT:
> > a. The terms of this structure will expire in 12 months from the time it
> > is enacted. Terms of this document will be subject to annual evaluation
> > and approval at a general membership meeting.b. Changes, amendments or the nullification of this document must be
> > approved by the IMC general membership.c. Minor operational modifications can be made to this document by the
> > spokes council subject to final approval at the next general membership
> > meeting.
> > thats everything, please respond timely!
> >
> > solidarity
> > Sharpie
> > New-IMC Volunteer
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > imc-process mailing list
> > imc-process at lists.indymedia.org
> > http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-process
> >
> 
> _______________________________________________
> New-imc mailing list
> New-imc at lists.indymedia.org
> http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/new-imc

-- 
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Duane Whittingham (N9SSN) - Producer
Tom and Darryl Radio Shows
Heard on C-Band Analog Satellite (W0KIE) - GE7/5-7.5 mHz
Also on WQNA 88.3 FM, WBCQ 7415 kHz and the Internet.
An Independent Freeform Eclectic Radio Show.
http://www.tomanddarryl.org