Committee —

Purpose

Describe the role and purpose of the Circle in one paragraph. Why does this Circle exist? What problem does it solve for the Cooperative?

Scope & Mandate

The Circle is authorised to make decisions and take actions relating to:

The Circle does not have authority over:

Outcomes & Responsibilities

The Circle is responsible for delivering:

Membership

Circle membership includes:

Membership rules:

• Any Cooperative member may request to join.
• The Circle may request membership changes for performance or participation reasons.

Decision-Making Model

The Circle uses the following process to make decisions:

Decisions requiring escalation:

• Changes affecting other Circles → escalate to Steward Liaison or Board of Stewards
• Cross-Cooperative impact → escalate to General Assembly proposal process

Meeting Rhythm

• Frequency:
• Format:
• Minutes recorded in:

Transparency Requirements

The Circle must publish the following within 7 days of each meeting:

• decisions and rationales
• action items and owners
• voting outcomes (if applicable)

Circle Lead(s)

Lead responsibilities:

• coordinate meetings and agenda
• ensure documentation and transparency obligations are met
• act as liaison to the Board of Stewards

Review & Renewal

This Charter is reviewed:

• every 6 months or when requested by two members of the Circle

Version & Change Log

• Version:
• Last Updated:
• Change Notes: