I propose this process:

Deliberation and Implementation Process

Decision Making Rules:

1. Decisions are made collectively by all Ordinary Members. Each Ordinary Member has a single vote and each vote has an equal value. Members can choose to vote or not.
2. A proposal (motion) is processed as described in Proposal Submission and Processing section below.
3. When a motion comes to a vote (as recommended/required by the Research Report conclusions), WDDM Consensus rules apply:

Proposal Submission and Processing

A proposal/problem/initiative/petition, hereafter called proposal, may be presented by either an Associate or Ordinary member, but only Ordinary Members can vote on them.

The proposal will be sent to a Research Writer who then posts the proposal on the Wiki and starts a discussion forum. Each member is notified when a new forum is begun though the email list. Any (Ordinary or Associate WDDM members can submit proposals, but only Ordinary Members can vote on them.

The general public can watch and participate in the discussion. During this discussion period, members can give their opinions and facts to be included in the possible options. The findings are compiled and presented by the Research Writer in the form of a Research Report, a summary of the actions and/or inaction to be voted upon by Ordinary Members.

In general a 2 week period will be allotted to the proposal processing, and could be broken down as follows:

* 6 days for the forum to discuss all matters pertaining to the proposal
* 2 days for the Research Writer to compile and have ready the Research Report ;
* 6 days to vote on the Research Report conclusions.
The WDDM Consensus method will be followed in the voting process.

* (Except for the vote period, the first two periods should be made flexible, and extended as necessary, according to the importance of the proposal, and the time commitments of the Research Writer. Generally the discussion period should end only when there are no more contribution/amendments.)

WDDM Consensus

Proposals will be posted in the WDDM WIKI Forum for 30 days for comments and may be edited during this time. [www.world-wide-democracy.net]

After 30 days, if no negative comments are received or if the majority appear to agree the proposal will be considered accepted.

1. A proposal is immediately rejected and cannot be again reconsidered for six months if it gets less than 50% of votes of ALL THOSE WHO VOTED.
2. If a proposal wins a simple majority of those who voted on it, the result is posted on the site, and ALL ORDINARY WDDM MEMBERS are invited to accept it as a binding decision.
3. If not more than 20% of all ordinary members would object against it within 14 days, the decision will be considered accepted and binding, and be implemented. In this approval process, if a member does not respond, it will be assumed, that he accepts the decision, and will abide by it.
4. If more than 20% of all members present any objections within14 days, the motion is not implemented unless a 80% consensus of all members is achieved through further discussions, modifications or whatever process will be appropriate.

Bruce

Bruce Eggum Wisconsin USA
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