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Accumulated links and notes in pursuit of selecting a proven structure for event production organization and online / listserv admin and moderation procedures.
After some research my current perspective is that:
As a formal mission statement I propose the introduction in our About content "World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike (or other person powered) event where participants ride en masse for the dual purpose of bringing attention to people powered transport and promoting positive body image." or perhaps just our slogan "Celebrating freedom from oil and the beauty of people."
Select a model. Move to implement. Ratify.
Wikipedia article on Organizational Structures
Fairly brief summaries, but a useful intro to major distinctions.
Wikipedia article on Voting Systems
Includes basic intro to methods, issues and considerations, and weighted options.
Occupy Movement GA procedures
As used by Occupy Chicago, and familiar to several of the crew.
Break The Gridlock Bylaws
Fairly standard non-profit corporation defining document. Includes staffing, roles, election procedures and schedules, handling of common financial situations.
Burning Man's Operating Agreement
Also links to their org structure, ten principles, teams, subcommittees, etc. They appear to have a conventional board structure made up of senior participants, self electing changes, with absolute right of hiring/firing others with/without reason.
American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure
Extremely popular shorter, simpler alternative to Roberts. I own the Kindle version.
Robert's Rules of Order
The world's most popular standard for deliberative assembly. Outdated free version. Also available in summary form.
Wikipedia's moderator / admin procedures
Extremely comprehensive, including detailed sections on dispute resolution, but very content oriented.
The Admin Zone
A standard set of online forum / listserv admin / mod procedures and rules.
Pro Boards
Another standard set of online forum / listserv admin / mod procedures and rules.
TheChainLink.org's Forum Rules
Though they've never ever been enforced.