[fc-uk-discuss] another proposal for constitution

[adnan hadzi]

thanks andrea,

we have four drafts which go into discussion & vote in 45 min at the 
limehouse - see you there...

a.

Andrea Rota wrote:
> hi all,
> I have put up yet another proposal for a constitution - nothing new,
> actually, but an integration of articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (amended), 8 and 9
> of FreeCultureConstitution3 and articles 3 and 4 of
> FreeCultureConstitution1 (unfortunately I wrote this wrong in the notes to
> the first revision committed to the wiki):
>
> http://www.freeculture.org.uk/FreeCultureConstitution4
>
> It should retain the liveliness of Constitution3, but with the *potential*
> to have a well defined structure and membership if needed as outlined in
> Constitution1.
>
> After having had the very positive experience of seeing Deptford.TV run in
> March, I am still convinced that local groups should be fairly
> independent, and that organizations such as ORG are better at dealing with
> some issues (PR and all) but if we use some structure to coordinate all
> the activities and discussions instead of having a structure for
> structure's sake, a semi-structured organization like the one proposed in
> Constitution4 can hopefully help.
>
> Of course things will get done at the local level only if there is a clear
> vision, enough resources, and so on - but if individuals are members of
> FC-UK, as opposed to local groups, I see little possibility of wrong
> decisions/bad structure of FC-UK hindering local activities.
>
> Just my 5p of course.
>
> Unfortunately I won't be able to attend this Saturday's meeting (we have
> parliament elections in Italy); if voting will occur and proxies are
> accepted (I understand this is a chicken-and-egg problem, and therefore
> will accept any decision), Adnan will be the person authorized to vote on
> my behalf.
>
> a~
>
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