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Our core policy concept is '''Command, Control, Communications, ''Collaboration'', and ''Khaos'''''.  While we are very serious about following our policies, the core concept is a [[wikipedia:Tongue_in_cheek | tongue-in-cheek]] reference to the military concept of [[wikipedia:C4ISTAR | C4I]], which stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence.  In following the [[:Category:Khaos Policy | Khaos policy]], Collaboration and Khaos are better than Computers and Intelligence, so we swapped those last two appropriately.  
Our core policy concept is '''Command, Control, Communications, ''Collaboration'', and ''Khaos'''''.  While we are very serious about following our policies, the core concept is a [[wikipedia:Tongue_in_cheek | tongue-in-cheek]] reference to the military concept of [[wikipedia:C4ISTAR | C4I]], which stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence.  In following the [[:Category:Khaos Policy | Khaos policy]], Collaboration and Khaos are better than Computers and Intelligence, so we swapped those last two appropriately.  


* '''[[:Category:Command Policy | Command]]''': What members and project stakeholders agree upon, in addition to compliance with law and standards of good governance.  Our [[Articles of Incorporation]], [[Bylaws]], this [[Policy Manual]] as well as relevant [[Proclamations]], the [[Resource Use Policy]], and our [[Privacy Policy]] are the basic "command" for good corporate governance and compliance as a [[wikipedia:501%28c%29#501.28c.29.283.29 | 501(c)(3)]] exempt non-profit organization.
* '''[[:Category:Command Policy | Command]]''': What members and project stakeholders agree upon, in addition to compliance with law and standards of good governance.  Our [[Articles of Incorporation]], [[Bylaws]], this [[Policy Manual]] as well as relevant [[Proclamations]], the [[Resource Use Policy]], and our [[Privacy Policy]] are the basic "command" for good corporate governance and compliance as a [[wikipedia:501%28c%29#501.28c.29.283.29 | 501(c)(3)]] exempt non-profit organization.  [[Central Services]] are the "command staff" who help guide the organization.


* '''[[:Category:Control Policy | Control]]''': How things get done in the most productive, transparent and honest way possible.  How are privileges and access assigned and what are the associated responsibilities?  Who is responsible for certain mission critical functions?  How do we run our [[Financial Operations Policy]] which includes [[Fundraising]], [[Procurement]], [[Inventory]] and [[Financial Reports | Financial Reporting]].  Our meetings are governed by our home-brewed [[MIBS Simplified Rules of Coordinated Consensus through Chaos]], an effective alternative to [[wikipedia:Roberts_Rules | Robert's Rules]].
* '''[[:Category:Control Policy | Control]]''': How things get done in the most productive, transparent and honest way possible.  How are privileges and access assigned and what are the associated responsibilities?  Who is responsible for certain mission critical functions?  How do we run our [[Financial Operations Policy]] which includes [[Fundraising]], [[Procurement]], [[Inventory]] and [[Financial Reports | Financial Reporting]].  Our meetings are governed by our home-brewed [[MIBS Simplified Rules of Coordinated Consensus through Chaos]], an effective alternative to [[wikipedia:Roberts_Rules | Robert's Rules]].

Revision as of 21:38, 10 June 2008

This is the Policy Manual for HacDC. This is version 0.1.

A hard copy of the policy in effect exists at HacDC in the Public Inspection Locker.

(Note: As of 4/10/08 these pages are still being edited and discussed.)

The Core Policy Concept : C4K

Our core policy concept is Command, Control, Communications, Collaboration, and Khaos. While we are very serious about following our policies, the core concept is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the military concept of C4I, which stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence. In following the Khaos policy, Collaboration and Khaos are better than Computers and Intelligence, so we swapped those last two appropriately.

  • Collaboration: We are here to collaborate. In one word, it is what we do. In serving charitable, educational and scientific purposes, our five point mission statement says that HacDC:
  1. Build and maintain spaces suitable for technical and social collaboration
  2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture and craft in new and interesting ways
  3. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable and scientific causes
  4. Freely share its research and discoveries, using what is learned to teach others (which is why we follow a very liberal Licensing Policy)
  5. Recruit and develop talented members dedicated to these purposes
  • Khaos: Let's not take ourselves too seriously. Respect the MIBS and the MIBS will respect and nourish you. Khaos is also the designated graffiti wall on our wiki.

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