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 ____________________  
 

1. Purpose of proposal: Describe the reasons why this proposal is important or how it will benefit the Sangha.  

    

    

    

2. Proposal: Describe a specific decision or action that you want the Sangha to take.  

    

    

    

3. Timeline: Describe when proposal would take effect, how long it would last, and any important deadlines.  

    

    

    

4. Cost to Sangha or fundraising required to implement proposal: Estimate a cost range from low to high, and suggest methods for raising the money.  

    

    

    

5. Implementation Plan: Describe who will do what to make this proposed decision or action happen.  

    

    

    

6. Evaluation of the Impact/Follow-through: Describe how the effects of the decision or action will be measured and who will measure it.  

    

    

    

7. Other comments: Describe any other factors, concerns or questions related to this proposal.