From 94585b1f1db68afbd4281581e4f0493f0fa96bb9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MartinBraquet Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:24:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Fix constitution wording --- web/public/md/constitution.md | 58 +++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 34 deletions(-) diff --git a/web/public/md/constitution.md b/web/public/md/constitution.md index a7da2c76..609d308d 100644 --- a/web/public/md/constitution.md +++ b/web/public/md/constitution.md @@ -12,39 +12,32 @@ democratically, protect the integrity of the project, and ensure fair participat users and contributors. 2. **Core Values** — Openness, transparency, collaboration, democratic participation, anti-capture safeguards. -Here’s a revised section of your Compass Constitution to include a **paid “Supporting Member”** tier at $20/year, with -advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your current governance structure: - -## Article II: Membership Levels (Revised) +## Article II: Membership Levels 1. **Definition** — 1. A _Member_ is any individual who has an account. - 2. A _Volunteer_ is a member with voting rights (also known as **voting member**). - 3. An _Administrator_ is a specific type of _Volunteer_ with write access to the code and higher-level + 2. A _Voting Member_ is a member with voting rights. It can be a volunteer or supporting member. + 3. An _Administrator_ is a _member_ with write access to the code and higher-level responsibilities. - 4. A _Supporting Member_ is a member who contributes **at least $20 USD per year** to the project and may have \* - \*advisory voting rights** or **full voting rights\*\* on proposals as determined by the Membership Committee. 2. **Eligibility** — - 1. To become a Volunteer, an individual must: - - Have a 1:1 with a current volunteer. + 1. To become a Voting Member, an individual must: - Contribute meaningfully to the project (code, documentation, design, outreach, community moderation) for a - minimum of 5 hours **or provide an equivalent financial contribution approved by the Membership Committee**. + minimum of **5 hours** (volunteer) or contribute **$20 USD/year** (supporting member). + - Have a 1:1 with a current administrator. - Be approved by the Membership Committee by a **supermajority vote**. - 2. Supporting Members may gain **advisory or voting rights** by contributing $20 USD/year; the exact level of - participation is defined by the Membership Committee. - 3. To become an Administrator, all current Administrators must unanimously vote for them to have the role. + 2. To become an Administrator, all current Administrators must unanimously vote for them to have the role. -3. **Provisional Volunteers and Members** — New participants and Supporting Members can join discussions but cannot vote - until they have met the criteria or have been granted advisory/voting rights by the Membership Committee. +3. **Provisional Voting Members** — New voting members can join discussions but must wait for a month before gaining + voting rights. -4. **Loss of Membership** — Volunteers or Supporting Members may be removed for: - - Sustained inactivity (e.g., less than 10 hours of contribution for 12 months or lapsed financial support for +4. **Loss of Membership** — Voting Members may be removed for: + - Sustained inactivity (e.g., less than 10 hours of contribution for a year or lapsed financial support for Supporting Members). - Proven bad-faith conduct (vote manipulation, harassment, sabotage). Removal requires a **2/3 vote** of Volunteers. -[Current volunteers and administrators](/members) +[Current voting members and administrators](/members) ## Article III: Governance Structure @@ -56,8 +49,8 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your ### Section 2: Democratic Governance -1. **Voting Power** — One Volunteer = one vote. -2. **Quorum** — Minimum **40%** of active Volunteers must participate for a valid vote. +1. **Voting Power** — One Voting Member = one vote. +2. **Quorum** — Minimum **40%** of active Voting Members must participate for a valid vote. 3. **Decision Thresholds**: - **Simple majority (50%+1)** — Day-to-day operational decisions. - **Supermajority (2/3)** — Constitutional amendments, membership approvals/removals, major funding decisions, or @@ -65,23 +58,20 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your 4. **Deliberation Period** — All proposals open for discussion at least **7 days** before voting. 5. **Administrator Veto** — Administrators may veto any vote. -6. **Advisory Votes** — Donor Advisory Members may vote on feature priorities and improvements but not governance, - constitutional amendments, or membership decisions. ## Article IV: Committees -1. **Membership Committee** — Reviews Volunteer applications and eligibility disputes. +1. **Membership Committee** — Reviews Voting Member applications and eligibility disputes. 2. **Technical Committee** — Ensures code quality, compliance with open-source principles, and maintains the platform. 3. **Governance Committee** — Maintains the constitution, moderates votes, investigates governance concerns. -4. **Elections** — Committees elected annually by Volunteers once the community reaches **5 voting members**. +4. **Elections** — Committees elected annually by Voting Members once the community reaches **5 voting members**. ## Article V: Anti-Capture Safeguards -1. **Contribution-Based Rights** — Voting rights earned through meaningful contribution or financial support equivalent - to volunteer hours. -2. **Probation** — New Volunteers gain voting rights after 1 month of active contribution. -3. **Identity Verification** — Volunteers must have unique, verifiable identities. -4. **Conflict of Interest Disclosure** — Volunteers must disclose any direct financial interest in competing or +1. **Contribution-Based Rights** — Voting rights earned through meaningful contribution or financial support.. +2. **Probation** — New Voting Members gain voting rights after 1 month of active contribution. +3. **Identity Verification** — Voting Members must have unique, verifiable identities. +4. **Conflict of Interest Disclosure** — Voting Members must disclose any direct financial interest in competing or controlling entities before voting. ## Article VI: Transparency @@ -91,15 +81,15 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your ## Article VII: Amendments -1. **Proposal** — Amendments require co-signature of **10% of Volunteers**. -2. **Approval** — **2/3 majority** of Volunteers; Administrators may veto. -3. **Deliberation** — Minimum **7-day discussion** period before voting. +1. **Proposal** — Amendments require co-signature of **10% of Voting Members**. +2. **Deliberation** — Minimum **7-day discussion** period before voting. +3. **Approval** — **2/3 majority** of Voting Members; Administrators may veto. ## Article VIII: Dissolution - Upon dissolution, the platform will shut down. - The source code remains publicly available on GitHub. -- Remaining funds are donated to a charity chosen by Volunteers. +- Remaining funds are donated to a charity chosen by Voting Members. **Adopted on: August 11, 2025**