Thank you to everyone who attended for their input at the first 'Introduction to Sociocracy' session last Sunday. It was great to finally start sharing and discussing this inspiring governance model with you all. As promised you can view the the slides from the session in the ATTACHED file:
080619 SociocracyIntro
or download them from the Governance Documents page on the website at: http://www.aaev.net/management/governance/gc_documents/index.html

Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Ray Mines - On behalf of the Governance Team

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And a message from Paul Shilton who taped the session last Sunday: If you would like to listen to the audio file to complement the slides, it will be made available as either an MP3 file or a CD. If you would like a CD, Contact Paul on 8557 8028.

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And a further message from Ken Creevy for those who would like to check our existing "Ethos & General Philosophy" in relation to the Sociocracy system: you can find this as Part 2 of the Community By-Laws at:
http://www.aaev.net/about/by-laws_etc/files/AAEV_Bylaws_14304.pdf

The AAEV Governance team has been tasked to research and trial governance models to increase the effectiveness of the Village’s management. Through this process Sociocracy otherwise known as ‘Dynamic Self Governance’ has been chosen as the preferred model to recommend to the Village for adoption and trial. 
 
Sociocracy is a new method of governance that creates more inclusive and efficient organisations and importantly is based on consent and collaboration as a foundation for decision making and communication.
 
In other words, it allows an organisation to manage itself efficiently while incorporating the wisdom of every member. Sociocracy utilises four principles derived from systems theory which guide groups of people to self-organise. Moreover, it is a self-organised system that results is dynamic, rejuvenating and provides a framework for:
- honouring the viewpoint of every member
- promoting egalitarian relationships
- encouraging active leadership, and
- developing individual and group discipline
 
Recently, three members undertook training (two members kindly funded by the Onkaparinga Council) to finalise our research task. Now the participants would like to share this experience and communicate to the village what is sociocracy, how might it work in our community.
 
What:   Information session on Sociocracy
Where: Aldinga Bowling Club (to be confirmed)
When:   Saturday 7th June”, 3- 5pm
  
Bradley N - for Governance Team

Hi everyone,

Heres a 'news flash' to let you know that three of the four regular Governance Committee members, Ray M., Brad N. and I, will be attending the two-day Introduction to Sociocracy workship being sponsored in Sydney on Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 May by the team who are setting up the new Sydney Coastal EcoVillage. We are looking to report back to you later with a heap of tips and pointers for our own governance processes.

If you would like a preview of what we will be learning about, look at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociocracy or try "Googling" "sociocracy".

Vanda R.