Thread:Workgroup types (9)

Hi Alison,

Good refinement of the definition -- this has been a very useful discussion and attests to the value of collaboration in that more eyes produce better quality :-)

Peter makes a very important point --- in that Community governance is accountable to the community --- hence the importance for the community to have the freedom to convene workgroups that may ultimately lead to site-wide policy. The task of the Community Council, in my view is to ensure due process and transparency in the stewardship of our collective project.

At the same time -- we should encourage innovation, ownership and freedom for individuals and groups to self-organise around specific projects.

You're right -- workgroup does have a broad meaning -- so we need to get the definitions right in the policy guidelines for work groups.

Looks like we're at the point where we can amend the draft definitions and start thinking about process, how work groups are formed, how they operate and liaise with WCC. What are the minimum requirements before a workgroup can submit a proposal for consideration by Council etc.