Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha
Proposal to the General Membership for a Decision by Consensus
Introduction
Consensus is the decision-making process that is used at Sangha Membership
Meetings. In order to effectively use consensus, it is important that we
consider a single proposal and adopt or reject that proposal. Consensus
does not work effectively when there are multiple alternatives on the
table.
This form is for members to use when they want to introduce a proposal
for the Sangha to consider. The form helps the meeting facilitator keep
the decision process on track, by having a clearly stated proposal. In
addition, it provides useful information for Sangha members to consider
during the consensus process and also provides a written record of
proposals under discussion, when the consensus process continues over
multiple meetings.
If you wish to make a proposal, please complete this form and give it to
a member of the Board of Directors. The Board will review the proposal
at a future Board meeting and schedule it for discussion at a membership
meeting. Your attendance at the membership meeting would be helpful,
so that you are available to answer questions that may develop.
Name ________________________________________ Date ____________________
- Purpose of proposal: Describe the reasons why this proposal is
important or how it will benefit the Sangha.
- Proposal: Describe a specific decision or action that you want the
Sangha to take.
- Timeline: Describe when proposal would take effect, how long it
would last, and any important deadlines.
- Cost to Sangha or fundraising required to implement proposal:
Estimate a cost range from low to high, and suggest methods for raising
the money.
- Implementation Plan: Describe who will do what to make this proposed
decision or action happen.
- Evaluation of the Impact/Follow-through: Describe how the effects
of the decision or action will be measured and who will measure it.
- Other comments: Describe any other factors, concerns or questions
related to this proposal.