Editing Consensus Process (section)

=Consensus at Noisebridge=
This section represents the consensus of Noisebridge. Do not edit it. If you wish to make changes, bring them up for discussion and consensus at weekly [[meetings]].

==Our Version of Consensus==
* Proposals for consensus should be raised for discussion during one of the weekly [[meetings]], and then consensed upon at the following week's meeting.
** Both members and non-members may raise items for consensus.
** This allows people who can't attend every meeting time to read the notes and attend the following week's meeting.
** This also allows a week for people to discuss the consensus proposals between meetings.
* Only Noisebridge members in good standing may block consensus.
** In order to block consensus, a member must be physically present at a meeting.
** If a member is not physically present at the meeting, they may attempt to find another member in good standing who is willing to act as proxy on their behalf.
** If a member wishes to, they are free to proxy for the wishes of a guest who is not able block.

Blocking big C consensus item requires 2 members provisionally august 29th 2023. At which time we can will consense again.
Non member, big C consense items must be unanimous.
New membership must be unanimous.
Any member can place a 1 week hold to give time for second blocker to come forward. 
Big C consensus items must be posted somewhere everyone can see, hackatorium or general channels. 

Consent should not be unreasonably witheld. A good faith effort should be made to find a solution amenable to all. 

==Notes==
* The consensus process is decision-centric, and is re-configurable around any decision that needs to be made.
* The wording of the consensus proposal made in the first week can be altered during the consensus process of the second meeting, although radical changes in the sense or impact of a proposal require a resubmitted proposal, and a new two week process.
* If a member does not attend a meeting, they are asserting that they are comfortable with the decisions of those who do choose to attend, whether or not they agree.
* Members are free to express their opposition for a consensus proposal but stand aside without blocking it.

==Related Pages==
[[Current_Consensus_Items|Current Consensus Items]]

[[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]]