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= Proposed Ubuntu-au Council structure =

== 3. Australian Community Council (ACC) Model (Ideally 7 +- 2 people) :Democratic ==

== What is the Purpose of an ACC ? ==
 * It is made up from a group leaders from the various 'Local' Ubuntu groups around Australia.
 * It gives 'Local' Members of these groups a representation in the administration of Ubuntu-au.
 * Members on the ACC are there to provide 'Support & Consultation' to the Ubuntu-au community.
 * Members on the ACC will help in decisions affecting Ubuntu-au. 
 * It will provide a means of 'communicating' decisions/information to members of Ubuntu-au.
 * It will give members in the general community a 'Direct-Contact', if they require more information about Ubuntu-au. 
 * To Share Leadership Responsibilities.
 * To Follow-up on Issues & Problems.
 * 'Event' co-ordination at a National level.
 * Foster the creation of 'Local' ubuntu groups.
 * Uphold the spirit of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(philosophy)|'ubuntu']] in the community.

== What an ACC IS NOT ! ==
 * It is not three levels of 'Bureaucracy'.
 * It will not 'Control' the activities of Groups or Individuals.
   * Groups & individuals are autonomous 
   * Individuals have the freedom to make a contribution to 'Ubuntu' in anyway they please.
   * Individuals do not need to have permission from the ACC to make these contributions.

== Positions ==
=== Team Contact ===
 * Calls Ubuntu-Au elections
 * Liaises with Ubuntu-CC
 * Allocates people access to resources (In consultation with the ACC members)
   eg. Website Admin, List moderators, IRC Ops.
'''Election:''' Is reviewed yearly and appointed by Ubuntu-CC (with recommendation from outgoing Team Contact) 

=== Chair Person ===
 * Chairs ACC meetings (Driving discussion and decisions)
 * Chairs General meetings (Driving discussion and decisions)
 * Ensures that rules and processes put in place are adhered to
'''Election:''' A rotational position, decided by the members of the ACC.

=== Web Master ===
 * Responsible for setting up and maintaining the website(s)
 * Website contact 
 * Reports to ACC 
 * Seeks approval to change website(s) structure (conducts reviews)
 * Seeks approval to grant members restricted access to website(s)
'''Elections:''' Elected (Annually) by ACC Members, Nominations from Members.

=== Representative ===
 * State/City/Region contact person (see model '3A' or Model '3B')
 * Liaises with LUGS & other organisations
 * Drives goals of Ubuntu-au at a local level
 * Provides Advice & Support. 
 * Raises issues (sets agenda items) with the ACC at Council meetings.
 * Reports back to ACC Council on progress of said goals/functions etc.
 * Drives Important Events/Functions i.e. Release parties etc.
 * Helps with website 'News/Announcement' items
 * Chairs General Ubuntu-au Meetings (when needed)
 * Chairs State Ubuntu-au Meetings (when needed)
 * Helps with Elections
 * Has official status within ubuntu-au and as such represents Ubuntu-au LOCO 
'''Elections:''' Each representative elected/appointed by Ubuntu members in each corresponding State/City/Region. (Seats are to remain open if no-nominations have been received. Team Contact to assume responsibility) 

=== Other positions ===
 * Marketing - Media - Publicity
 * Junior contact (Under the age of 18) 
'''Elections:''' Elected or appointed by ACC 
 
==== PROs ====
 * Gives each State/Region/City a voice in the direction of the community
 * Delegates responsibility
 * A local contact person
 * Open & Transparent process
 * Decision making process easier ie. 8 instead of 40 in an IRC meeting
 * Group leadership Team
 * Country wide co-ordination

==== CONs ====
 * Election process & politicisation 
 * A structure


== 3A. Local City/Region Representative ==
 * Each City/Region LoCo elects/appoints a representative to the ACC
 * Its members would represent a City or Region.
    e.g.  Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, Toowomba, Mt Isa, Western QLD, Sydney, Newcastle, Northern Rivers, Dubbo etc.
 * Role: As per description in Model 3.
==== PROs ====
 * City/Regions have a direct representation on the ACC
 * Each member in the City/Region has a say in appointing/electing representative.
==== CONs ====
 * Election/Appointment Process 

== 3B. State Council Representative ==
 * A 'State Council' would be created when there are 5 or more city/Regional representatives (in One state) on the ACC. 
 * Cities/Regions would then elect/appoint representatives to the 'State Council' rather than the ACC.
 * A State Representative, would then be appointed/elected to represent their respective state on the ACC.
 * Roles: As per Description on Model 3.
==== PROs ====
 * Each state is responsible for appointment/election of the ACC representative for the ACC
 * Reduces the size of the ACC (Making decisions easier).
==== CONS ====
 * Another structural layer


== Meetings ==
 * '''Ubuntu-au ACC'''- At least every 3 months, more if urgent issues arise. Quorum: 50% of Council members + 1
 * '''Ubuntu-au General'''- Once a Month, if agenda items are posted. Quorum: # of Council members + 1
 * '''Ubuntu-au State Council'''- Once a Month, if agenda items are posted. (Only required if "State Councils" are created) 
Notices are to be posted to email lists, Wiki and ubuntu.com.au and Facebook. 

== Election Process ==
=== ACC Non-Representatives ===
 *  Notice to members, Email Lists, Wiki, ubuntu.org.au, Facebook.
 *  To be Eligible for a seat on the ACC, each candidate needs to be nominated by two(2) other members.
 *  Candidates are displayed on ubuntu.org.au, All positions.
 *  Web Master appointed by council members, in consultation with Ubuntu-au Team Contact. 
=== City/Region Representative ===
 *  Each City/Region appoints/elects a representative (if more than one nomination).  
 *  Each Candidate needs to be nominated by at least two(2) other members from their respective City/Region. 
 *  The election can be done using an online poll or a local meeting.  
 *  Only City/Regional members eligible to vote.  
 *  Each City/Region will keep their own 'official' membership list. [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AustralianTeam/Brisbane||See example]]   
=== State Representative (if required) ===
 *  Each State appoints/elects a representative to the ACC (if more than one nomination). 
 
Note:  This document is a Template subject to modification
       The post to the ubuntu-au mail list on the 16th of April is here [[attachment:Ubuntu Post 16-04-10]]