[New-imc] miami mission statement

[jeff imc-miami]

the new imc process working group:

I am writing you to submit our mission statement for Miami Independent Media 
Center

Finally after a year and many false starts we have formed a group of 
dedicated individuals, and by consensus we submit our mission statement and 
principles of unity.

We have a temp web page, a list serve and the help and support of many imc’s 
that were in Miami for coverage of the ftaa. We would like to thank all 
those who helped make this happen.  Special thanks to Portland, Michigan 
Tennessee Tallahassee Seattle and many Imcstas’  who labored to give us much 
needed direction.

Also thank you to the ftaaimc for donating all the computers and equipment.


Miami IMC Mission Statement

We formed the Miami IMC In recognition of the need for open and independent 
media sources in South Florida.  Already in the early stages of its 
formation prior to November 2003, the FTAA demonstrations galvanized the 
Miami IMC.  We are committed to the indymedia model of non-heirarchical, 
consensus decision-making that includes ethnically, racially, and socially 
diverse perspectives from the hearts and minds of those who live and work in 
South Florida communities, as an alternative to corporate-owned media or 
government.  Miami IMC is intended to empower and give voice to 
under-reported persons and viewpoints, as well as to encourage local 
commentary on national and international issues from the unique perspective 
of South Floridia.


PRINCIPLES OF UNITY

1. The Independent Media Center Network (IMCN) is based upon principles of 
equality, decentralization and local autonomy. The IMCN is not derived from 
a centralized bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of 
autonomous collectives that recognize the importance in developing a union 
of networks.
2. All IMC's consider open exchange of and open access to information a 
prerequisite to the building of a more free and just society.
[3. All IMC's respect the right of activists who choose not to be 
photographed or filmed.]
4. All IMC's, based upon the trust of their contributors and readers, shall 
utilize open web based publishing, allowing individuals, groups and 
organizations to express their views, anonymously if desired. **see 
appendix: Open Publishing document --> still in proposal phase, at this 
address: 
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/001707.html 
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/000874.html
5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit.
6. All IMC's recognize the importance of process to social change and are 
committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian 
relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics. 
Therefore, shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the 
principle of consensus decision making and the development of a direct, 
participatory democratic process] that is transparent to its membership.
7. [All IMC's recognize that a prerequisite for participation in the 
decision making process of each local group is the contribution of an 
individual's labor to the group.]
8. All IMC's are committed to caring for one another and our respective 
communities both collectively and as individuals and will promote the 
sharing of resources including knowledge, skills and equipment.
9. All IMC's shall be committed to the use of free source code, whenever 
possible, in order to develop the digital infrastructure, and to increase 
the independence of the network by not relying on proprietary software.
10. All IMC's shall be committed to the principle of human equality, and 
shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender, 
age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural traditions 
within the network, we are committed to building [diversity] within our 
localities.

Taken from:  http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity.



Looking forward to becoming a member of the IMC network


You may contact us at

Indymediamiami at hotmail.com

Imc-miami at lists.indymedia.org

Or visit our test site at
Miami.staughton.indypgh.org



Thank  you

Jeff Sadowsky
hitsound at go.com

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