Bylaws Amendments 2020 vote - Revision history

Books: /* Synopsis */ Fix file link to Proposed Changes to Pumping Station: One Bylaws - 12_2_20.pdf

2026-02-20T18:51:53Z

Synopsis: Fix file link to Proposed Changes to Pumping Station: One Bylaws - 12_2_20.pdf

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	Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the Google Groups Thread [closed] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.		Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the Google Groups Thread [closed] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.

	This is an annotated diff between the 10.29.2019 bylaws and the 12.2.20 proposed bylaws. It not a dependancy of, nor is it referenced in, either of the two versions. [[~~https~~:~~//wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/~~Proposed_Changes_to_PumpingStationOne_Bylaws_-_12_2_20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]		This is an annotated diff between the 10.29.2019 bylaws and the 12.2.20 proposed bylaws. It not a dependancy of, nor is it referenced in, either of the two versions. [[:File:Proposed_Changes_to_PumpingStationOne_Bylaws_-_12_2_20.pdf \| Proposed Changes PDF]]

	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==

Books: Update link "PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws" to point to correct storage location

2026-02-20T18:48:14Z

Update link "PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws" to point to correct storage location

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	''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we have updated the language and locked it.''		''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we have updated the language and locked it.''

	[[~~https~~:~~//wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/~~Bylaws_12.2.2020_PumpingStationOne.pdf PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws]]		[[:File:Bylaws_12.2.2020_PumpingStationOne.pdf \| PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws]]

Rtystgeeke: /* Vote Results */

2020-12-09T02:27:13Z

Vote Results

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	== Vote Results ==		== Vote Results ==
	~~Quorum~~:[ ]		Yea Votes:37
	~~Yea~~ Votes: ~~[ ]~~		Nay Votes: 5
		⚫	Present or Abstain:6
	Nay Votes: [ ]
⚫	Present or Abstain: ~~[ ]~~

	== Schedule ==		== Schedule ==

Whosmollyk: /* Language of the Vote */

2020-12-03T14:02:33Z

Language of the Vote

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	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==

	Shall Pumping Station: One adopt the proposed ~~document,~~ ~~attached~~ ~~here as a PDF, as their new~~ bylaws ~~as of December 9th, 2020~~?		Shall Pumping Station: One adopt the proposed amendments to the bylaws?

	''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we have updated the language and locked it.''		''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we have updated the language and locked it.''

Edbennett: /* Background */

2020-12-03T05:52:12Z

Background

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	The PS1 Bylaws were changed in December of 2018 (member suffrage) and updated in October of 2019 (Board restructure). Throughout the year of 2020 the Board and other volunteers suggested changes when issues with the current Bylaws came up. We aim to improve the health of our community by aligning the Bylaws more closely with how work gets done and decisions are actually made in the organization's self-governance. We want to rebalance power appropriately where needed by giving more power to the Board in some circumstances and more power to the members in others. We discussed the changes and wrote up Bylaws that will allow the organization to run more effectively.		The PS1 Bylaws were changed in December of 2018 (member suffrage) and updated in October of 2019 (Board restructure). Throughout the year of 2020 the Board and other volunteers suggested changes when issues with the current Bylaws came up. We aim to improve the health of our community by aligning the Bylaws more closely with how work gets done and decisions are actually made in the organization's self-governance. We want to rebalance power appropriately where needed by giving more power to the Board in some circumstances and more power to the members in others. We discussed the changes and wrote up Bylaws that will allow the organization to run more effectively.

	We now seek to replace [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Bylaws_10.29.2019_PumpingStationOne.pdf Our Bylaws - old and busted]] with these proposed Bylaws ~~(11.19.20)~~.		We now seek to replace [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Bylaws_10.29.2019_PumpingStationOne.pdf Our Bylaws - old and busted]] with these proposed Bylaws.

	In August of 2020 the Board reviewed the December 2018 bylaws with Tanya Pietrkowski, Director of Development at CARPLS legal aid. She gave us suggestions regarding some DRC-Board power issues we encountered with the current Bylaws. (The October 2019 version was not on the wiki yet due to a clerical error.) Based on a review of the substantive changes we propose here, we have no reason to believe that our proposed changes interfere with or violate any applicable laws. Therefore the Board has decided that we will not submit our suggested Bylaws for another legal review.		In August of 2020 the Board reviewed the December 2018 bylaws with Tanya Pietrkowski, Director of Development at CARPLS legal aid. She gave us suggestions regarding some DRC-Board power issues we encountered with the current Bylaws. (The October 2019 version was not on the wiki yet due to a clerical error.) Based on a review of the substantive changes we propose here, we have no reason to believe that our proposed changes interfere with or violate any applicable laws. Therefore the Board has decided that we will not submit our suggested Bylaws for another legal review.

Edbennett: /* Synopsis */

2020-12-03T05:51:37Z

Synopsis

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	'''suggested changes''': to make the bylaws better		'''suggested changes''': to make the bylaws better

	'''new language''': what the bylaws version 11.19.20 will say if it passes		'''new language''': what the bylaws version 12.2.20 will say if it passes

	'''Note''': about why we made the change		'''Note''': about why we made the change
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	Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the Google Groups Thread [closed] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.		Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the Google Groups Thread [closed] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.

	This is an annotated diff between the 2019 bylaws and the 12-2-20 proposed bylaws. It not a dependancy of, nor is it referenced in, either of the two versions. [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Proposed_Changes_to_PumpingStationOne_Bylaws_-_12_2_20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]		This is an annotated diff between the 10.29.2019 bylaws and the 12.2.20 proposed bylaws. It not a dependancy of, nor is it referenced in, either of the two versions. [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Proposed_Changes_to_PumpingStationOne_Bylaws_-_12_2_20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]

	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==

Edbennett: /* Synopsis */

2020-12-03T05:47:58Z

Synopsis

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	'''Note''': about why we made the change		'''Note''': about why we made the change

	Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the ~~[[https://groups.google.com/g/pumping-station-one/c/tYaUr1cKjBA~~ Google Groups Thread]] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.		Not all of the proposed changes have notes. Feel free to inquire on the Google Groups Thread [closed] for this vote if you have questions or want to discuss any particular changes.
	The sponsors did seek member input and feedback.

	[[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/~~Bylaws~~-~~ProposedChangesLIST-11.20~~.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]		This is an annotated diff between the 2019 bylaws and the 12-2-20 proposed bylaws. It not a dependancy of, nor is it referenced in, either of the two versions. [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Proposed_Changes_to_PumpingStationOne_Bylaws_-_12_2_20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]

	No members opted to suggest changes in the Google Doc.

	On 12/2/20, before locking the language, Sponsors incorporated one piece of member feedback. This was to clarify that a DRC case must occur, and the Board must review the documentation from the case, before the Board can vote to remove a member.

	They also clarified a few sentences in the voting section. A final proofread for spelling and grammar errors resulted in ten minor changes. All substantive changes are in the "Proposed Changes" summary document to be included with the vote.

	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==

Edbennett: /* Language of the Vote */

2020-12-03T05:22:45Z

Language of the Vote

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	Shall Pumping Station: One adopt the proposed document, attached here as a PDF, as their new bylaws as of December 9th, 2020?		Shall Pumping Station: One adopt the proposed document, attached here as a PDF, as their new bylaws as of December 9th, 2020?

	''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we ~~will~~ ~~update~~ the language and ~~lock~~ it.''		''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we have updated the language and locked it.''

	[[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/~~Bylaws_11~~.19.~~2020_PumpingStationOne_Proposed1~~.pdf PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws]]		[[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Bylaws_12.2.2020_PumpingStationOne.pdf PDF of the Proposed New Bylaws]]

Whosmollyk: /* Language of the Vote */

2020-12-03T04:50:00Z

Language of the Vote

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	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==

			Shall Pumping Station: One adopt the proposed document, attached here as a PDF, as their new bylaws as of December 9th, 2020?

	''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we will update the language and lock it.''		''Here is the actual text that will be recorded as the new Bylaws. After taking member comments and incorporating feedback where appropriate, we will update the language and lock it.''

Whosmollyk: /* Synopsis */

2020-12-03T04:47:47Z

Synopsis

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	[[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Bylaws-ProposedChangesLIST-11.20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]		[[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Bylaws-ProposedChangesLIST-11.20.pdf Proposed Changes PDF]]

			No members opted to suggest changes in the Google Doc.
	Members can draft language they think might serve us better by suggesting changes in the Google Doc [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gPOydzzyrkou37OVUCkIadlKh9D-vFF6bMUV2GgyrMs/edit?usp=sharing here]]

	On 12/2/20, before locking the language, Sponsors incorporated one piece of member feedback. This was to clarify that a DRC case must occur, and the Board must review the documentation from the case, before the Board can vote to remove a member.		On 12/2/20, before locking the language, Sponsors incorporated one piece of member feedback. This was to clarify that a DRC case must occur, and the Board must review the documentation from the case, before the Board can vote to remove a member.

			They also clarified a few sentences in the voting section. A final proofread for spelling and grammar errors resulted in ten minor changes. All substantive changes are in the "Proposed Changes" summary document to be included with the vote.

	== Language of the Vote ==		== Language of the Vote ==