notes-groupDecisionMaking-fluidDemocracy-quickStart

Quick start for members of a group using Fluid Democracy

This document has three sections, one of each group size. Each section contains everything that a member needs to know in order to get started participating in a group of that size which is using Fluid Democracy. You only need to read the section for your size; to find out what size category your group is, ask your Chair, or see this longer introduction.

Each section first gives an overview of the bodies and roles, and then lists things that a member can do to have an impact on decisionmaking, starting with the things that take the least time.


For members of small groups

The Forum is a way for members to make proposals and vote on them. Members can also delegate their Forum voting power to other members using proxies. There is one official, the Chair, who leads the group, administers the rules, and implements the decisions of the group.

How to participate

Starting with the things that take the least time, here are some things you can do. If you can't do all of them, don't worry.


For members of medium groups

The Forum is a way for members to make proposals and vote on them. Members can also delegate their Forum voting power to other members using proxies. The Board of Directors is a group of elected officials who make decisions for the group, along with the Forum. The Forum and the Board can veto each other, but otherwise operate independently and they can each pass proposals. There are three other officials, the Chair, who leads the group and administers the rules, the CEO, who implements most of the group's decisions, and the EEO, who implements the group's decisions relating to external affairs. The Chair is elected and the CEO and EEO are appointed by the Board.

How to participate

Starting with the things that take the least time, here are some things you can do. If you can't do all of them, don't worry.


For members of large groups

Legislative bodies

The Forum and the Elect Board and the Delegate Board can veto each other, but mostly operate independently and they can each pass proposals. The Delegate Board and the Elect Board act as one body, called the Combined Board, for the purpose of selecting officers.

Officials

How to participate

Starting with the things that take the least time, here are some things you can do. If you can't do all of them, don't worry.