Members & Governance
We are a group of 6 members (2 couples and 2 individuals) from an array of backgrounds. The are several others now engaged in the membership process as we prepare to fill our final three units for our first phase of development.
There is definitely strength in numbers, as our small and mighty group may attest! Our combined skills and life experiences help us tackle anything from legal issues, farm production, community building, city planning, financial needs, education, permaculture design, health care and much much more!
The need for a system of governance based on inclusiveness and cooperation led us toward Sociocracy in the early stages. This socially responsible method of organizing effective, harmonious and collaborative organizations allows us to share power as equals and offers an efficient way to communicate, run meetings and make decisions.
Sociocracy is based on a few key principles such as decision making and elections by consent, speaking in rounds, and a network of operational circles linked back to the general circle.
To learn more about Sociocracy:
http://sociocracyconsulting.com/author/jschinnerer
http://www.sociocracyforall.org/sociocracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3s6Ak-iCug