Membership Process Framework

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Approved at LAEV meeting on 2/26/07

Present: Dave (facilitation), Lara, Ann, Aurisha, Randy, Somer, Julio, Dale, Joe, Lois, Angel, Michelle, Federico, Yuki (notes)

Goals of the LAEV membership process:

• Develop relationships between applicant and the community.
  • Broaden the points of contact for applicants
• Advance the mission of LAEV, including balancing the diversity of our community.
• Have a smooth, clear and transparent process for both applicant and community.

Summary of the LAEV Membership Process

The membership process at the Los Angeles Eco-Village is divided into three stages. The passage between stages is marked by an Event. The steps within every stage can be fulfilled in any order. During the first stage the person interested in joining gets acquainted with the LA Eco-Village, its members and surroundings: the emphasis is on her/his/ effort. During the second stage the person is accepted as a candidate and is encouraged to attend Eco-Village events. The Eco-Village then makes an effort to provide and host opportunities for learning and participating. During the last stage the effort is on both sides. The candidate becomes a Provisional Member (which means she/he is not granted blocking power in our consensus process). Upon the community’s decision to remove the provisional status, the member is granted full membership status.

1. INTERESTED

1.1

• Tour (check here for information on Tours)
• Get familiar with community & LAEV
  • Websites:
    • http://laecovillage.wordpress.com - Managed by several members of the community
    • http://www.laecovillage.org - Managed by CRSP
  • Personal conversations
  • Interested folks can attend a couple of meetings and potlucks, but should let us know in advance that they’re coming.
• Read the LAEV membership process (This page. Available by hard copy, e-mail, or on website)
• Read Rental Agreement and Addendum (available in hard copy or e-mail. RentalAgreement and Rental Agreement Addendum)
• Fill out our Questionnaire (which will include the check off list of requirements for “Interested” people)Event: Membership Committee assigns a liaison upon the person announcing interest at a meeting.

1.2

• Fill out credit application and pay application fee
• Run credit check