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Working Groups

2015-04-11T19:19:25Z

Sarahpritchard:

Working groups are made up of members from all different collectives as well as individuals who are not affiliated with any collectives but want to join the collective effort of the Omni. These groups function as a way to collectivize the labor required to operate the space. Working groups are a great way to get involved, share skills, ideas, opinions and learn from each other how collective action takes place. If you'd like to be a part of one of the working groups, please visit the respective wiki pages to learn how to get involved!

{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Working Groups
|-
| [[Building Construction and Maintenance Working Group]]
| Focuses on physical construction, maintenance and alteration projects.
| Meets Sundays at 1pm.
|-
| [[Challenging Dominant Culture Working Group]]
| Exploring bias and issues of difference and inclusion in the space, challenging dominant cultural influences and developing projects and relationships more in line with the values of the Omni, as stated in the founding document and statement of solidarity.
|Meets Sundays at 3 pm.
|-
|[[Commons Working Group]]
|Focuses on scheduling and coordinating use of the commons.
|Meets Saturdays at 1pm.
|-
|[[Communications Working Group]]
|Works on public-facing communications (messaging, outreach, press and public relations) as well as internal communications (inter-group collaboration tools, wiki, mailing list and other tools for communication and collaboration).
|We work virtually, meeting when necessary.
|-
|[[Finances Working Group]]
|Ensuring the continued financial health of the Omni Oakland Commons.
|Meets Mondays at 7:30 pm.
|-
|[[Fundraising Working Group]]
| Spearheaded our [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/open-the-omni-commons-for-all-of-oakland/x/9094356 crowdfunding campaign].
| Currently taking a break.
|-
|[[How-We-Organize|"How We Organize" working group]]
|Proposes new shapes for the commons to organize its activities and discusses the methods we use to shape ourselves, both as individuals and as collectives within a commons.
|On hiatus.
|-
|[[Welcoming Committee]]
|Organizes around creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for newcomers and visitors to the project.
|Meets Thursdays at 6pm.
|}
=Working Group Protocols=
''(NOTE: For help creating correct wiki pages and adding events to the calendar, contact Vicky (vknoxsironi at gmail dot com], Jenny [jenny at sudomesh dot org] or Matt [mattsenate at gmail dot com])''

In order to make progress on many different aspects of this project, please use the following protocols. The intention is to support horizontal, consent-based, transparent, good-faith collaboration.

==Start a Working Group==
* The Omni encourages the establishment of new working groups as necessary to collectivize the labor of the project.
* A list of current working groups is maintained on the wiki here: http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Working_Groups.
* If you see a need for a new working group, propose its purpose and scope at a delegate’s meeting.
* Once approved by the delegates, work with fellow group members to compose a vision statement and scope for the working group. Create a working group page on the wiki and post your vision there.

==Bottomlining Established Working Groups==
* Work with fellow group members to determine convenient meeting dates and times.
* Help to administer working group email list.
* Announce your meeting times via email to the omni-logistics list and by adding them to the Omni calendar (http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Calendar).
* Publish meeting notes on the Omni calendar, and send a direct link to the notes to the omni-logistics list after every meeting.
* Help to facilitate a positive and fun working group culture by:
** Designating a facilitator and scribe to take notes at the beginning of the meeting
** Concluding each meeting with "action items"
* Be present for meetings as much as possible. If not able to attend a meeting, arrange in advance who will distribute notes.
* Forward any major announcements or questions for discussion from your working group to the omni-logistics list and/or to the delegates’ meeting as necessary.
* Ensure proposals that need the approval of the delegates are added to the riseup pad (https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom). Include the date the proposal was added to the pad.
* The most basic rules for bottomlining a working group are autonomy and good judgment (i.e. common sense)!

==Join a Working Group==
* Check the schedule above and attend the next meeting of the working group.
* Directly contact the individual(s) bottom-lining the group.
* Show up to a meeting, or use the communication channel specified for that group to stay in touch.

==Make Progress in a Working Group==
* Set goals that aspire to deliver on the working group's "mission" or purpose.
* If necessary, outline tasks in order to reach each goal.
* Make progress on and seek to accomplish any tasks that contribute to the working group's goals.
* When a working group's goals require '''feedback''', '''formal approval''', or simply '''consent''' from the Omni delegates, create a proposal:
** Present this proposal to the Omni delegates meeting to ensure each member-group can build consent in their respective community as necessary.
* When a working group has several divergent options or ideas and cannot come to resolution on them alone, then create proposals that represent these options and present these in some way to the whole collective:
** Present proposals at an Omni delegates meeting for feedback
** Ask for feedback on the omnilogistics@lists.riseup.net email list
** Ask for feedback from other working groups, member-groups, or individuals that are not involved with your working group.
** Rinse, repeat until you have garnered improvements to your proposal from the invaluable experiences and contributions of everyone involved with the Omni Commons, ultimately building consensus among the entire community.

==Volunteer!==
* Fill a front door shift: https://ethercalc.com/omni-front-desk
* Help with a project! (See [[Building Construction and Maintenance Working Group]] or checkout the [[Collectives]])
* Answer our wishes! Check out the things we're in need of: [[WishList]]
* Clean the commons! We all use it, we all need it clean :D
* Help book occupations of time in the commons: [[Commons Working Group]]
* Fold flyers and prepare literature! Ask any member for directions to the printer, cutting board and documents we always need more copies of (like our welcoming comic, or the safe space policy)

Conflict Resolution Policy

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=Scope=
This policy applies to conflicts that arise between member collectives of the Omni and to conflicts that arise between individuals who are not formally associated with any member collective. Conflicts existing between individuals within member collectives should be resolved by following that collective's process for conflict resolution.

The resolution of disputes and disagreements within the Omni is encouraged through informal process and the spirit of a collaborative environment. There is a process, however, by which issues that cannot be resolved informally should be resolved.

=Process=
In cases when an appropriate resolution cannot be reached informally, the following steps should be followed:

* The party who seeks resolution finds someone to act as [[Conflict Steward]] in the matter, and works with this [[Conflict Steward]] to find a Mediator.
* The [[Conflict Steward]] and Mediator are impartial and uninvolved third parties who consent to assist, and with whom all conflicting parties consent to work toward a solution. If needed, resources for conducting mediation can be provided.
* The [[Conflict Steward]] organizes meetings for conflict resolution and maintains records of all meetings and relevant communications among the conflicting parties.
* The [[Conflict Steward]], Mediator, and the conflicting parties arrange to meet to work out a resolution to which all conflicting parties consent.

If at least one conflicting party does not consent to meet, or if at least one conflicting party is unavailable to meet in a reasonable time, all relevant circumstances considered, or if the [[Conflict Steward]] and Mediator agree after at least one meeting that further meetings would not be likely to lead to resolution, the issue is brought before the group in the following way:

* The issue is added to the agenda of the next Omni delegate meeting scheduled at least one week in the future, and documentation is gathered by the [[Conflict Steward]] and made available to the group at least one week beforehand, and notice is broadcast to the group, but information that would compromise anyone's privacy or dignity is not made public. In the description of the issue, the form of remedy sought by the conflicting parties is included. Both the Conflict Steward and Mediator must give their approval of the factual content of the documentation before it is posted. Both the Conflict Steward and Mediator must expressly affirm that the form of remedy sought by the conflicting parties is consistent with Omni's values.
* During each meeting's agenda item on Conflict Resolution, all unresolved issues are brought up for discussion followed by a vote.
* First, the Conflict Steward presents all relevant documentation about the issue.
* Then, the remedy being sought by the conflicting parties determines the voting threshold for sustaining a sanction against any party to the conflict. The categories are (in order of decreasing severity):
** Conflict calling for membership suspension or termination - '''Decision Procedure''': 2/3 vote
** Conflict where only material compensation is sought - ''Decision Procedure'': 1/2 vote
** All other conflicts - '''Decision Procedure''': Consensus
* Then, the opportunity to represent perspective is granted to each conflicting party and to the Mediator, and general discussion may be held about the issue if any member wishes. The Conflict Steward co-facilitates with the Facilitator in order to answer questions specific to the conflict and provides information about the history of the conflict by referring to the documentation.
* Then, a brief period of deliberation of definite time is held, during which members are free to consider the issue or discuss it directly with others.
* Then, members may propose alternative remedies to the conflict, along with any appropriate implementation plans.
* Finally, a vote is held on the conflicting parties' proposed remedy, and then alternative remedies are voted upon in the order they were proposed, but only if at least one member indicates that the remedy under consideration is still relevant. After all remedies have been considered in this way, the matter is considered resolved. The Conflict Steward then ensures all relevant parties understand the remedy or remedies that passed and any corresponding implementation plans.
* Any conflicting party unsatisfied with the decision may place an appeal on the agenda in the same way that conflicts are placed on the agenda, except that a majority of the group must vote to accept the appeal during a meeting, and the process begins anew. The appeal must propose an alternative remedy and refer to values that were not served by the original decision.
* If at the end of any step in the process more than an hour has passed during the current meeting in considering the conflict, any member may request that a majority vote be held on whether to table the conflict until the next meeting.

Crisis Resources

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=Emergency Resources=
'''In the event of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 immediately.'''

=Homeless Shelters=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Homeless Shelters
|-
| [http://24hourcenter.com 24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher's Center]
| 1406 47th Ave, Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-0574
|-
| [http://operationdignity.org Operation Dignity]
| 160 Franklin Street #103, Oakland, CA
| (800) 686-9036
|-
| [http://www.cityteam.org CityTeam Ministries Oakland]
| 728 Washington St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 452-3758
|-
| [http://donatetodreamcatchers.org Dream Catcher Youth Shelter and Support Center]
| 442 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 522-8363
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| 866-960-2132
|-
| [http://www.eocp.net/ East Oakland Community Project]
| 7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-3211
|-
| [http://homelessactioncenter.org Homeless Action Center]
| 1432 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA
| (510) 836-3260 ext. 301
|-
| [https://oaklandwiki.org/Oakland_Garden_Street Oakland Garden Street]
| 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-535-5088
|-
| [http://www.stmaryscenter.org/ St. Mary's Center]
| 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-923-9600
|}

=Domestic Violence Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="2"| Domestic Violence Programs
|-
| [http://asafeplacedvs.org A Safe Place]
| 24-hour hotline: 510- 536-7233
|-
| [http://www.arielom.org Ariel Outreach Mission]
| 800.799.SAFE
|-
| [http://www.sfaws.org/ Asian Women's Shelter]
| 415-751-7110
|}

=Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
|-
| [http://horizonservices.org/ Horizon Services]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| (510) 649-4965
|}

Crisis Resources

2014-12-13T05:15:27Z

Sarahpritchard: /* Domestic Violence Programs */

=Emergency Resources=
'''In the event of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 immediately.'''

=Homeless Shelters=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Homeless Shelters
|-
| [http://24hourcenter.com 24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher's Center]
| 1406 47th Ave, Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-0574
|-
| [http://operationdignity.org Operation Dignity]
| 160 Franklin Street #103, Oakland, CA
| (800) 686-9036
|-
| [http://www.cityteam.org CityTeam Ministries Oakland]
| 728 Washington St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 452-3758
|-
| [http://donatetodreamcatchers.org Dream Catcher Youth Shelter and Support Center]
| 442 Jefferson St, Oakland, CA
| (510) 522-8363
|-
| [http://bfhp.org/ Berkeley Food and Housing Project]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| 866-960-2132
|-
| [http://www.eocp.net/ East Oakland Community Project]
| 7515 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
| (510) 532-3211
|-
| [http://homelessactioncenter.org Homeless Action Center]
| 1432 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA
| (510) 836-3260 ext. 301
|-
| [https://oaklandwiki.org/Oakland_Garden_Street Oakland Garden Street]
| 2794 Garden Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-535-5088
|-
| [http://www.stmaryscenter.org/ St. Mary's Center]
| 925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA
| 510-923-9600
|}

=Domestic Violence Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="2"| Domestic Violence Programs
|-
| [http://asafeplacedvs.org A Safe Place]
| 24-hour hotline: 510- 536-7233
|-
| [http://www.arielom.org Ariel Outreach Mission]
| 800.799.SAFE
|-
| [http://www.sfaws.org/]
| 415-751-7110
|}

=Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs=
{| class="wikitable" style=""
! colspan="3"| Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs
|-
| [http://horizonservices.org/ Horizon Services]
| 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
| (510) 649-4965
|}

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