Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Board Structure

[maggiedutton (mdutton]

Megan wrote:
>suggestions of things to
> think about as we begin the process of inventing ourselves!


In your research don't leave out Sociocracy.  It is the most cooperative
model we have come across.  Allows for equivalence, structure, and provides
a consent based decision making process that insures the group can move
forward effectively if they have a shared Aim.  There are many places to
learn more and some cohousing groups have implemented this model with
success.  Start with these links:
www.sociocracy.info
www.sociocracyinaction.ca
www.sociocracy.biz 
www.governancealive.com
To really read a lot see the archived messages here:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sociocracy and for a discussion among
housing people about using sociocracy join this new group too:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buildingcommunityinfo 
There are also quite a few threads on the Cohousing List if you search the
archives.
Maggie Dutton,
SociocracyInAction
In Calgary Alberta Canada.
Where we are: "Developing Spaces Where Good Ideas Thrive"