From ee374c364685568756c10383de3943087cb65b30 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: clausmullie Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:56:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] updates governance model without members Co-authored-by: Elena elena@publiccode.net Co-authored-by: clausmullie claus@publiccode.net --- organization/governance-model.md | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/organization/governance-model.md b/organization/governance-model.md index 71144298b..e59c3f5b2 100644 --- a/organization/governance-model.md +++ b/organization/governance-model.md @@ -10,9 +10,10 @@ This provides a non-legal summary of the Foundation's governance model as establ ## Overview -The Foundation for Public Code is a [member-owned association (vereniging) under Dutch law](https://business.gov.nl/starting-your-business/choosing-a-business-structure/association/). Only wholly publicly owned organizations may become members. +The Foundation for Public Code is a [non-profit association (vereniging) under Dutch law](https://business.gov.nl/starting-your-business/choosing-a-business-structure/association/). -This means members are responsible for and steer the Foundation's operations, including priorities and annual budget for the organization. +The association's members are the regional Foundation for Public Code chapter organizations. +These members are responsible for and steer the association's operations, including priorities and annual budget for the organization. ## Foundation bodies @@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ The Foundation consists of four bodies: * general assembly * board of directors +* strategic council * advisory board * staff @@ -32,34 +34,41 @@ The general assembly: * approves the Foundation's operational plan for the coming year * elects the board of directors -These decisions are agreed through a majority vote. Voting rights are proportional to members' membership dues. This ensures democratic ownership and control by all members. +These decisions are agreed through a majority vote. +Each member has 3 votes. +This ensures democratic ownership and control by all members. +Additionally, the members of the strategic council each have 1 vote (see below). -The general assembly meets at least once every year. Minutes from the general assembly meetings are shared with all members and [publicly archived](/general-assemblies/index.md). +The general assembly meets at least once every year. +Minutes from the general assembly meetings are shared with all members and [publicly archived](general-assemblies/index.md). We commit to holding all meaningful votes electronically, so that all members can be represented regardless of ability to attend physically. ### Board of directors -The board of directors is elected by the general assembly. By law, it must include a chair, a secretary and a treasurer. The general assembly can vote to add more roles to the board of directors. - -The board of directors: - -* proposes the Foundation's operational plan and budgeting for the coming year -* approves membership applications +The board of directors is elected by the general assembly. +By law, the responsibilities include that of the chair, secretary and treasurer. +The general assembly can add responsibilities and define how they are divided into roles within the board of directors. +The board of directors proposes the Foundation's policy plan, operational plan and budgeting for the coming year. These decisions are agreed upon through majority vote. The board of directors meets regularly and is required to keep the general assembly informed about its activities. -Minutes are [publicly archived](/board-of-directors-meetings/index.md). +Minutes are [publicly archived](board-of-directors-meetings/index.md). The current board members are: -* Ben Cerveny (Chairman) +* Ben Cerveny (Chair) * Richard Pope +### Strategic council + +The [strategic council](strategic-council.md) helps the board of directors with key strategic decisions as well as serve as ambassadors for its mission. + ### Advisory board -The advisory board members are experts that support the general assembly, board of directors and staff. There are some decisions for which they must be consulted. +The advisory board members are experts that support the general assembly, board of directors and staff. +There are some decisions for which they must be consulted ### Staff @@ -69,4 +78,4 @@ The staff are responsible for: * [codebase stewardship](https://about.publiccode.net/activities/codebase-stewardship/), including codebase auditing * maintaining the [Standard for Public Code](https://standard.publiccode.net) -* administering the Foundation, including organizing member events and financial administration +* administering the Foundation, including organizing community events and financial administration \ No newline at end of file From a0b1be1c56f1b607adc165f3efdf912ddea6296c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: claus Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:58:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] adds new line to end --- organization/governance-model.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/organization/governance-model.md b/organization/governance-model.md index e59c3f5b2..1f3723d24 100644 --- a/organization/governance-model.md +++ b/organization/governance-model.md @@ -78,4 +78,4 @@ The staff are responsible for: * [codebase stewardship](https://about.publiccode.net/activities/codebase-stewardship/), including codebase auditing * maintaining the [Standard for Public Code](https://standard.publiccode.net) -* administering the Foundation, including organizing community events and financial administration \ No newline at end of file +* administering the Foundation, including organizing community events and financial administration From 07e96e29295e76c516e8e26725400b7a3dfeb7be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Elena Findley-de Regt Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:51:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update organization/governance-model.md --- organization/governance-model.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/organization/governance-model.md b/organization/governance-model.md index 1f3723d24..352f683c7 100644 --- a/organization/governance-model.md +++ b/organization/governance-model.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ The current board members are: ### Strategic council -The [strategic council](strategic-council.md) helps the board of directors with key strategic decisions as well as serve as ambassadors for its mission. +The [strategic council](strategic-council.md) helps the board of directors with key strategic decisions and serve as ambassadors for our mission. ### Advisory board From 463f4580c33cbb370e238e26e4f1faf808aa60d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ElenaFdR Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:25:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] correct counting of number of bodies --- organization/governance-model.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/organization/governance-model.md b/organization/governance-model.md index 352f683c7..0d9db8f10 100644 --- a/organization/governance-model.md +++ b/organization/governance-model.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ These members are responsible for and steer the association's operations, includ ## Foundation bodies -The Foundation consists of four bodies: +The Foundation consists of five bodies: * general assembly * board of directors