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168 people cast votes.  (Please note there was a typo in my first email where I said that 166 people had cast votes.)  Two of those votes were discarded; one was from someone who was not an owner   
168 people cast votes.  (Please note there was a typo in my first email where I said that 166 people had cast votes.)  Two of those votes were discarded; one was from someone   


or moderator on a Freegle group and the other I was unable to verify due to no response from the group owner.    
who was not an owner or moderator on a Freegle group and the other I was unable to verify due to no response from the group owner.    


Of the 166 people casting votes, not all answered every question.  Therefore, the percentage figure relates to the percentage of people casting a vote on that particular question, not the total number   
Of the 166 people casting votes, not all answered every question.  Therefore, the percentage figure relates to the percentage of people casting a vote on that particular question,   


of voters.  You’ll also note that the percentage figures sometimes do not hit 100%.  This is what comes of rounding!   
not the total number of voters.  You’ll also note that the percentage figures sometimes do not hit 100%.  This is what comes of rounding!   


   
   
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'''4. ''''''An elected body may wish to delegate what authority it is given in particular matters to individuals or groups. (eg devolving the screening of new groups '''
'''''4.'''''<i>'</i>'''An&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;may&nbsp;wish&nbsp;to&nbsp;delegate&nbsp;what&nbsp;authority&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;given&nbsp;in&nbsp;particular&nbsp;matters&nbsp;to&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;or&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;devolving&nbsp;the&nbsp;screening&nbsp;of&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;'''  


'''to&nbsp;a&nbsp;separate&nbsp;group,&nbsp;or&nbsp; empowering&nbsp;a&nbsp;media&nbsp;group&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;press&nbsp;releases&nbsp;without&nbsp;reference&nbsp;back,&nbsp;or&nbsp;appointing&nbsp;a p''''''articular&nbsp;person&nbsp;to&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;website&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;feel:&nbsp;''' &nbsp;  
'''to&nbsp;a&nbsp;separate&nbsp;group,&nbsp;or&nbsp; empowering&nbsp;a&nbsp;media&nbsp;group&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;press&nbsp;releases&nbsp;without&nbsp;reference&nbsp;back,&nbsp;or&nbsp;appointing&nbsp;a p''''''articular&nbsp;person&nbsp;to&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;website&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;feel:&nbsp;''' &nbsp;  


Yes,&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;may&nbsp;devolve&nbsp;its&nbsp;responsibility and&nbsp;authority&nbsp;to&nbsp;other&nbsp;groups&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;sees&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;–&nbsp; while&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;any&nbsp;such&nbsp;devolution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and remaining&nbsp;subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;later&nbsp;revision&nbsp;by&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;polls may&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 103&nbsp; 63%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  
Yes,&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;may&nbsp;devolve&nbsp;its&nbsp;responsibility and&nbsp;authority&nbsp;to&nbsp;other&nbsp;groups&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;sees&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;–&nbsp; while&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;any&nbsp;such&nbsp;devolution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and remaining&nbsp;subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;later&nbsp;revision&nbsp;by&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;polls may&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 103&nbsp; 63%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  
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'''5. In some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;options&nbsp;offered&nbsp;in&nbsp;Question&nbsp;6,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;envisaged&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;or&nbsp;vote&nbsp;published&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;(open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;members&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote)&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;'''
'''5. In some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;options&nbsp;offered&nbsp;in&nbsp;Question&nbsp;6,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;envisaged&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;or&nbsp;vote&nbsp;published&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;(open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;members&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote)&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;''''''authority&nbsp;'''  


'''authority&nbsp;and&nbsp;over-ride&nbsp;''''''any&nbsp; other&nbsp;authority&nbsp;granted&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;option.&nbsp;Who&nbsp;can&nbsp;call&nbsp;for such&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Central&nbsp;group?&nbsp;(NB&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;precondition&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no&nbsp; confidence&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;office)'''&nbsp; <br>  
'''and&nbsp;over-ride any ot''''''her&nbsp;authority&nbsp;granted&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;option.&nbsp;Who&nbsp;can&nbsp;call&nbsp;for such&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Central&nbsp;group?&nbsp;(NB&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;precondition&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no&nbsp; confidence&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;office)'''&nbsp; <br>  


Any&nbsp;single&nbsp;member&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on Central&nbsp; 25&nbsp; 15%&nbsp; <br>
Any&nbsp;single&nbsp;member&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on Central&nbsp; 25&nbsp; 15%&nbsp; <br>  


Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;2%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;membership&nbsp;&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 14&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;2%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;membership&nbsp;&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 14&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;5%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;members&nbsp;at&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can&nbsp;request a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 36&nbsp; 22%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;5%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;members&nbsp;at&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can&nbsp;request a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 36&nbsp; 22%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;10%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;member&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 56&nbsp; 35%&nbsp; <br>
Any&nbsp;group&nbsp;comprising&nbsp;10%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;member&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;of&nbsp;first&nbsp;stated&nbsp;formal&nbsp;objection&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 56&nbsp; 35%&nbsp; <br>  


Only&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;committee&nbsp;can request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;central&nbsp; 19&nbsp; 12%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Only&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;committee&nbsp;can request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;central&nbsp; 19&nbsp; 12%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
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'''6.&nbsp; How&nbsp;many&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;there&nbsp;be&nbsp;(the&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;number&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;calculated&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;average&nbsp;of&nbsp;answers&nbsp;received,&nbsp;rounded&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;'''
'''6.&nbsp; How&nbsp;many&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;there&nbsp;be&nbsp;(the&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;number&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;calculated&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;average&nbsp;of&nbsp;answers&nbsp;received,&nbsp;rounded&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;'''  


'''odd&nbsp;number)&nbsp; '''<br>
'''odd&nbsp;number)&nbsp; '''<br>  


3&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
3&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
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13&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;  
13&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;  


15&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%
15&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%  


18&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
18&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
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20&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
20&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


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'''7.&nbsp; How&nbsp;often&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;take&nbsp;place?&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
'''7.&nbsp; How&nbsp;often&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;take&nbsp;place?&nbsp;&nbsp;'''  


Once&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp; 87&nbsp; 54%&nbsp;  
Once&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp; 87&nbsp; 54%&nbsp;  
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None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 2&nbsp; 1%&nbsp; &nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 2&nbsp; 1%&nbsp; &nbsp;  


Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 4%&nbsp; <br>
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 7&nbsp; 4%&nbsp; <br>  


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'''8.&nbsp; How&nbsp;many&nbsp;terms&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;group&nbsp;(1-3&nbsp;years&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;response&nbsp;to&nbsp; Question&nbsp;9)&nbsp;should&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;before&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;re-elected?&nbsp;NB&nbsp;IF&nbsp;you&nbsp;vote&nbsp; for&nbsp;officers&nbsp;retaining&nbsp;their&nbsp;post&nbsp;for&nbsp;three&nbsp;years&nbsp;BUT&nbsp;ask&nbsp;that&nbsp;elections&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;every&nbsp;year,&nbsp; this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;as&nbsp;1/3rd&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;members&nbsp;standing&nbsp;down&nbsp;and&nbsp;being&nbsp;re-elected&nbsp; each&nbsp;year.&nbsp;In&nbsp;this&nbsp;scenario&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;year&nbsp;1/3&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;elected&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;years.&nbsp;another&nbsp;third&nbsp;for&nbsp;2&nbsp; years&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;third&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;years&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;continuity.'''&nbsp;&nbsp;
'''8.&nbsp; How&nbsp;many&nbsp;terms&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;group&nbsp;(1-3&nbsp;years&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;response&nbsp;to&nbsp; Question&nbsp;9)&nbsp;should&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve before<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>t''''''hey&nbsp;'''
 
'''are&nbsp;re-elected?&nbsp;'''
 
'''NB&nbsp;IF&nbsp;you&nbsp;vote&nbsp; for&nbsp;officers&nbsp;retaining&nbsp;their&nbsp;post&nbsp;for&nbsp;three&nbsp;years&nbsp;BUT&nbsp;ask&nbsp;that&nbsp;elections&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;every&nbsp;year,&nbsp; his&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;as&nbsp;1/3rd&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;'''
 
'''members&nbsp;standing&nbsp;down&nbsp;and&nbsp;being&nbsp;re-elected&nbsp; each&nbsp;year.&nbsp;In&nbsp;this&nbsp;scenario&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;year&nbsp;1/3&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;elected&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;years.&nbsp;another&nbsp;third&nbsp;for&nbsp;2&nbsp; years&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;'''
 
'''third&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;years&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;continuity.'''&nbsp;&nbsp;  


1&nbsp;term&nbsp; 36&nbsp; 22%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
1&nbsp;term&nbsp; 36&nbsp; 22%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
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None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 9&nbsp; 6%&nbsp; <br>
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 9&nbsp; 6%&nbsp; <br>  


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'''9.&nbsp; At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;term&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;existing&nbsp;members:&nbsp;'''
'''9.&nbsp; At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;term&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;existing&nbsp;members:&nbsp;'''  


'''&nbsp; '''
'''&nbsp;'''Be&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;to&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;re-election&nbsp;immediately&nbsp; 104&nbsp; 64%&nbsp; <br>  
 
Be&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;to&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;re-election&nbsp;immediately&nbsp; 104&nbsp; 64%&nbsp; <br>


Be&nbsp;forced&nbsp;to&nbsp;"take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break"&nbsp;for&nbsp;one&nbsp;electoral&nbsp;period&nbsp; 13&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;  
Be&nbsp;forced&nbsp;to&nbsp;"take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break"&nbsp;for&nbsp;one&nbsp;electoral&nbsp;period&nbsp; 13&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;  
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Be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;2&nbsp;consecutive&nbsp;periods&nbsp;before being&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break&nbsp; 23&nbsp; 14%&nbsp;  
Be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;2&nbsp;consecutive&nbsp;periods&nbsp;before being&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break&nbsp; 23&nbsp; 14%&nbsp;  


Be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;3&nbsp;consecutive&nbsp;periods&nbsp;before being&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break&nbsp; 16&nbsp; 10%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;3&nbsp;consecutive&nbsp;periods&nbsp;before being&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;break&nbsp; 16&nbsp; 10%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 4&nbsp; 3%&nbsp; <br>
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 4&nbsp; 3%&nbsp; <br>  
 


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'''10.&nbsp; Depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;working&nbsp;practices&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;specific&nbsp; ''''''roles/officers&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;Committee&nbsp;(Chairman&nbsp;or&nbsp;Facilitator,&nbsp;Secretary,&nbsp;Treasurer&nbsp;etc).&nbsp; Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;we&nbsp;should: '''<br>
'''10.&nbsp; Depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;working&nbsp;practices&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;specific&nbsp; ''''''roles/officers&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;Committee&nbsp;(Chairman&nbsp;or&nbsp;Facilitator,&nbsp;Secretary,&nbsp;Treasurer&nbsp;etc).&nbsp; Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;we&nbsp;should: '''<br>  


Run&nbsp;separate&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for&nbsp;specific&nbsp;roles/officers&nbsp; 46&nbsp; 29%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Run&nbsp;separate&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for&nbsp;specific&nbsp;roles/officers&nbsp; 46&nbsp; 29%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;choose&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;role&nbsp;&nbsp;holders/officers&nbsp;from&nbsp;their&nbsp;number&nbsp; 107&nbsp; 67%&nbsp;  
Allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;choose&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;role&nbsp;&nbsp;holders/officers&nbsp;from&nbsp;their&nbsp;number&nbsp; 107&nbsp; 67%&nbsp;  
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'''11.&nbsp; If&nbsp;a&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;arises&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;resigning&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;we:&nbsp;'''
'''11.&nbsp; If&nbsp;a&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;arises&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;resigning&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;we:&nbsp;'''  


&nbsp;Allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;a&nbsp;replacement member&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;elections&nbsp; 63&nbsp; 39%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;a&nbsp;replacement member&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;elections&nbsp; 63&nbsp; 39%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Ask&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;"by-election" for&nbsp;a&nbsp;replacement&nbsp; 83&nbsp; 51%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Ask&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;"by-election" for&nbsp;a&nbsp;replacement&nbsp; 83&nbsp; 51%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Leave&nbsp;the&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;open&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled elections&nbsp; 6&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Leave&nbsp;the&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;open&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled elections&nbsp; 6&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
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'''12.&nbsp;&nbsp; quorum&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;voters&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;would&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;decision.&nbsp;What&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;quorum&nbsp;of&nbsp;elected&nbsp;members&nbsp;(in&nbsp;post)&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;decision&nbsp;'''
'''12.&nbsp;&nbsp; A&nbsp;quorum&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;voters&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;would&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;decision.&nbsp;What&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;quorum&nbsp;of&nbsp;elected&nbsp;members&nbsp;(in&nbsp;post)&nbsp;that&nbsp;'''
 
'''are&nbsp;required&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;decision &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;" /&gt;'''&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;" /&gt;''<span style="font-weight: bold;">(</span>'''''larger&nbsp; percentages&nbsp;guarantee&nbsp;democracy&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;smaller&nbsp;percentages&nbsp;mean&nbsp;work&nbsp;continues&nbsp;when&nbsp; people&nbsp;are&nbsp;'''  


'''(larger&nbsp; percentages&nbsp;guarantee&nbsp;democracy&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;smaller&nbsp;percentages&nbsp;mean&nbsp;work&nbsp;continues&nbsp;when&nbsp; people&nbsp;are&nbsp;on&nbsp;holiday/sick/offline&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;'''
'''on&nbsp;holiday/sick/offline&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;'''  


'''NB&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;the ''''''question&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;many&nbsp; members&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;(Question&nbsp;6),&nbsp;''''''this&nbsp;result&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;adjusted&nbsp;in&nbsp;order&nbsp;to&nbsp; '''
'''NB&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;th''''''e question&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;many&nbsp; members&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;(Question&nbsp;6), th''''''is&nbsp;result&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;adjusted&nbsp;in&nbsp;order&nbsp;to&nbsp; '''  


'''have&nbsp;whole&nbsp;numbers&nbsp; '''<br>
'''have&nbsp;whole&nbsp;numbers&nbsp; '''<br>  


&nbsp;25%&nbsp; 11&nbsp; 7%&nbsp;  
&nbsp;25%&nbsp; 11&nbsp; 7%&nbsp;  
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Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  


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'''13.&nbsp; At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll&nbsp;are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;Working&nbsp;Group&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;to&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;elections&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;its&nbsp;results&nbsp;and&nbsp;run&nbsp;elections?&nbsp; '''<br>
'''13.&nbsp; At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll&nbsp;are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;Working&nbsp;Group&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;to&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;elections&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;its&nbsp;results&nbsp;and&nbsp;run&nbsp;elections?&nbsp; '''<br>  


&nbsp;Yes&nbsp; 123&nbsp; 76%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Yes&nbsp; 123&nbsp; 76%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Not&nbsp;yet&nbsp;-&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposed,&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;electoral&nbsp; plan&nbsp;resulting&nbsp;from&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;brought&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;further&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;before&nbsp;proceeding&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;  
Not&nbsp;yet&nbsp;-&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposed,&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;electoral&nbsp; plan&nbsp;resulting&nbsp;from&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;brought&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;further&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;before&nbsp;proceeding&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;  


any&nbsp;elections.&nbsp; 33&nbsp; 20%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
any&nbsp;elections.&nbsp; 33&nbsp; 20%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
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Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;1)&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  


'''&nbsp;'''
'''&nbsp;'''  


'''14.&nbsp; In&nbsp;the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;poll&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;document&nbsp;which&nbsp;defines&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;operates&nbsp;was&nbsp;voted&nbsp;by&nbsp;88%&nbsp;(190&nbsp;votes)&nbsp;as&nbsp;being&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;'''
'''14.&nbsp; In&nbsp;the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;poll&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;document&nbsp;which&nbsp;defines&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;operates&nbsp;was&nbsp;voted&nbsp;by&nbsp;88%&nbsp;(190&nbsp;votes)&nbsp;as&nbsp;being&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;'''  


'''the&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;W'''orking&nbsp; Group&nbsp;to&nbsp;retain&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate,&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;to&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;this&nbsp;written&nbsp; document&nbsp;for&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;nationally&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;in&nbsp;'''
'''the&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;W''''''orking&nbsp; Group&nbsp;to&nbsp;retain&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate,&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;to&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;this&nbsp;written&nbsp; document&nbsp;for&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;nationally&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;in&nbsp;'''  


'''draft&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central?&nbsp; '''<br>
'''draft&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central?&nbsp; '''<br>  


Yes&nbsp; 136&nbsp; 84%
Yes&nbsp; 136&nbsp; 84%  


No&nbsp;-&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;the&nbsp;written Document&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%
No&nbsp;-&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;the&nbsp;written Document&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%  


No&nbsp;-&nbsp;it&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;openly&nbsp;discussed&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 17&nbsp; 11%
No&nbsp;-&nbsp;it&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;openly&nbsp;discussed&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp; 17&nbsp; 11%  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 1&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;  
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===== Start&nbsp;Group&nbsp;Questions&nbsp;  =====
===== Start&nbsp;Group&nbsp;Questions&nbsp;  =====


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'''15.&nbsp; The&nbsp;current&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;assumes&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;IMOD&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;either&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;or&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;Is&nbsp;this&nbsp;'''
'''15.&nbsp; The&nbsp;current&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;assumes&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;IMOD&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;either&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;or&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;Is&nbsp;this&nbsp;'''  


'''assumption&nbsp;correct?&nbsp; '''<br>
'''assumption&nbsp;correct?&nbsp; '''<br>  


&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;considering&nbsp;them&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp; 13%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;considering&nbsp;them&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp; 13%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;consider&nbsp;them&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 123&nbsp; 77%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;consider&nbsp;them&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 123&nbsp; 77%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 5&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
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Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 11&nbsp; 7%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 11&nbsp; 7%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  


<br> '''16.&nbsp; Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;groups?&nbsp; '''<br>


'''16.&nbsp; Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;groups?&nbsp; '''<br>
&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;never&nbsp;allow&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp; 13&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;never&nbsp;allow&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp; 13&nbsp; 8%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp; 125&nbsp; 78%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  
 
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp; 125&nbsp; 78%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;  
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'''17.&nbsp; Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;MyFreecycle&nbsp;groups?&nbsp; '''<br>
'''17.&nbsp; Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;MyFreecycle&nbsp;groups?&nbsp; '''<br>  


&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;never&nbsp;allow&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
&nbsp;No&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;never&nbsp;allow&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 136&nbsp; 85%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 136&nbsp; 85%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 2&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 2&nbsp; 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;  
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18.&nbsp; Until&nbsp;now&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;giving&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;moving&nbsp;over.&nbsp;When&nbsp;should&nbsp;
'''18.&nbsp; Until&nbsp;now&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;giving&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;moving&nbsp;over.&nbsp;When&nbsp;should that&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;time&nbsp;be&nbsp;over?&nbsp; '''<br>
 
          that&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;time&nbsp;be&nbsp;over?&nbsp;  
 
&nbsp;
 
          Now&nbsp;                                                                                      32&nbsp;                20%&nbsp;
 
            &nbsp;
 
          1&nbsp;month&nbsp;                                                                                  30&nbsp;                18%&nbsp;


            &nbsp;  
&nbsp;Now&nbsp; 32&nbsp; 20%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


          3&nbsp;months&nbsp;                                                                                 39&nbsp;               24%&nbsp;  
1&nbsp;month&nbsp; 30&nbsp; 18%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


            &nbsp;  
3&nbsp;months&nbsp; 39&nbsp; 24%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


          6&nbsp;months&nbsp;                                                                                 22&nbsp;                 14%&nbsp;  
6&nbsp;months&nbsp; 22&nbsp; 14%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


            &nbsp;  
1&nbsp;year&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


          1&nbsp;year&nbsp;                                                                                 8&nbsp;                 5%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 8&nbsp; 5%&nbsp;&nbsp;  


            &nbsp;  
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 24&nbsp; 15%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <br> '''19.&nbsp; When&nbsp;an&nbsp;application&nbsp;is&nbsp;received,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group/s&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;be&nbsp;contacted&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move?&nbsp; <br>''' a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group/s&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;be contacted&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move?&nbsp; &nbsp;  


          None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp;                                                                      8&nbsp;                  5%&nbsp;  
Yes&nbsp; 124&nbsp; 79%&nbsp;  


          &nbsp;  
&nbsp;No&nbsp; 28&nbsp; 18%&nbsp;  


          Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp;                                                           24&nbsp;                 15%&nbsp;
&nbsp;None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 6&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;  
 
&nbsp;
 
        &nbsp;                                                &nbsp;
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                                      Page&nbsp;7&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
    &nbsp;  


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b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;we&nbsp;give&nbsp;a&nbsp;notice&nbsp;period,&nbsp;how&nbsp;long&nbsp;should&nbsp;it&nbsp;be?&nbsp;  
 
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19.&nbsp; When&nbsp;an&nbsp;application&nbsp;is&nbsp;received,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group/s&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;be&nbsp;contacted&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
          given&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move?&nbsp;  
 
&nbsp;  
 
&nbsp; a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group/s&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; &nbsp;contacted&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move?&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; Yes&nbsp; 124&nbsp; 79%&nbsp;  


&nbsp; &nbsp; No&nbsp; 28&nbsp; 18%&nbsp;  
&nbsp;2&nbsp;weeks&nbsp; 49&nbsp; 35%&nbsp;  


&nbsp; &nbsp; None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 6&nbsp; 4%&nbsp;  
&nbsp;4&nbsp;weeks&nbsp; 73&nbsp; 53%&nbsp;  


&nbsp;  
&nbsp;None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 17&nbsp; 12%&nbsp;  


&nbsp; b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;we&nbsp;give&nbsp;a&nbsp;notice&nbsp;period,&nbsp;how&nbsp;long&nbsp;should&nbsp;it&nbsp;be?&nbsp;  
&nbsp;Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 21&nbsp; &nbsp;  


&nbsp;  
&nbsp;  


&nbsp; &nbsp; 2&nbsp;weeks&nbsp; 49&nbsp; 35%&nbsp;  
'''20.&nbsp; It&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;that&nbsp;where&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;overlap&nbsp;in&nbsp;area&nbsp;between&nbsp;an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle Group&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group,&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;not approve&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp; group&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp; existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;has&nbsp;good&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;nearby&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;should approve&nbsp;applications&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle group&nbsp; is&nbsp;never&nbsp;planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;or&nbsp;is unfriendly.&nbsp;'''


&nbsp; &nbsp; 4&nbsp;weeks&nbsp; 73&nbsp; 53%&nbsp;  
'''NB&nbsp;(please&nbsp;note&nbsp;-&nbsp;If&nbsp;this&nbsp;option&nbsp;gets&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;it&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;considered further&nbsp;to&nbsp;decide&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;how&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;done&nbsp;and&nbsp;would&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;wait&nbsp;for&nbsp;things&nbsp;like&nbsp;an appeals&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;before&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;implemented.)&nbsp; <br>''' No&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;allow&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;regardless of&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 98&nbsp; 61%&nbsp; <br>


&nbsp; &nbsp; None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 17&nbsp; 12%&nbsp;
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;some&nbsp;way&nbsp;of&nbsp;deciding&nbsp;if&nbsp;they are&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;and&nbsp;not&nbsp;allow&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;their area&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are.&nbsp; 51&nbsp; 32%&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 21&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
20.&nbsp; It&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;that&nbsp;where&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;overlap&nbsp;in&nbsp;area&nbsp;between&nbsp;an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;
 
          group&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group,&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;approve&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
          existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;has&nbsp;good&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;nearby&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;
 
          approve&nbsp;applications&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;never&nbsp;planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;or&nbsp;is&nbsp;
 
          unfriendly.&nbsp;NB&nbsp;(please&nbsp;note&nbsp;-&nbsp;If&nbsp;this&nbsp;option&nbsp;gets&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;it&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;considered&nbsp;
 
          further&nbsp;to&nbsp;decide&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;how&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;done&nbsp;and&nbsp;would&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;wait&nbsp;for&nbsp;things&nbsp;like&nbsp;an&nbsp;
 
          appeals&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;before&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;implemented.)&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
No&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;allow&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;regardless&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
of&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp; 98&nbsp; 61%&nbsp;
 
  &nbsp;
 
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;We&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;some&nbsp;way&nbsp;of&nbsp;deciding&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
are&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;and&nbsp;not&nbsp;allow&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
area&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are.&nbsp; 51&nbsp; 32%&nbsp;  
 
  &nbsp;  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 4&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 4&nbsp; 3%&nbsp;  
&nbsp;


Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 9&nbsp; 6%&nbsp;  
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 9&nbsp; 6%&nbsp;  


&nbsp;  
<br> '''21.&nbsp; Currently,&nbsp;an&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;approving&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;without&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;This&nbsp;process&nbsp;will&nbsp;probably&nbsp;change&nbsp;in&nbsp;future&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;'''
 
        &nbsp;                                               &nbsp;  
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;  
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                               Page&nbsp;8&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;  
 
    &nbsp;  
 
<br>
 
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'''structu''''''reof&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;is established.&nbsp;Subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;the ma''''''ndate&nbsp; to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;'''


21.&nbsp; Currently,&nbsp;an&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;approving&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;without&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;  
''''with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups ''''''or&nbsp;should&nbsp;we&nbsp;wait&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp; group&nbsp;approval&nbsp;process&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;established?&nbsp;'''


          Freecycle&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;This&nbsp;process&nbsp;will&nbsp;probably&nbsp;change&nbsp;in&nbsp;future&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;structure&nbsp;of&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;  
'''(please&nbsp;note,&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;for&nbsp;Question&nbsp;22&nbsp;will force&nbsp;an&nbsp;automatic&nbsp;‘no’&nbsp;result&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;question)'''&nbsp; <br>


          established.&nbsp;Subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;  
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;The&nbsp;Interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 101&nbsp; 63%


        to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;or&nbsp;should&nbsp;we&nbsp;wait&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;
No&nbsp;-&nbsp;The&nbsp;interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 41&nbsp; 26%&nbsp;  
 
        group&nbsp;approval&nbsp;process&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;established?&nbsp;(please&nbsp;note,&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;for&nbsp;Question&nbsp;22&nbsp;will&nbsp;
 
        force&nbsp;an&nbsp;automatic&nbsp;‘no’&nbsp;result&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;question)&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;The&nbsp;Interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 101&nbsp; 63%&nbsp;
 
  &nbsp;
 
No&nbsp;-&nbsp;The&nbsp;interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;
 
to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp; 41&nbsp; 26%&nbsp;
 
  &nbsp;  


None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;  
None&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;above&nbsp; 3&nbsp; 2%&nbsp;  


&nbsp;
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 15&nbsp; 9%&nbsp; <br>  
 
Other&nbsp;(Comments&nbsp;at&nbsp;Appendix&nbsp;2)&nbsp; 15&nbsp; 9%&nbsp;  
 
        &nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                              Page&nbsp;9&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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                                                                                                                                                            &nbsp;
 
          ‘OTHER’&nbsp;COMMENTS&nbsp;RELATING&nbsp;TO&nbsp;QUESTIONS&nbsp;IN&nbsp;STRUCTURE&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;START&nbsp;GROUP&nbsp;POLL&nbsp;
 
                                              WHICH&nbsp;CLOSED&nbsp;ON&nbsp;20&nbsp;NOVEMBER&nbsp;2009&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;1:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;elect&nbsp;a&nbsp;representative&nbsp;body&nbsp;and&nbsp;delegate&nbsp;to&nbsp;it&nbsp;some&nbsp;decision&nbsp;making&nbsp;
 
powers?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; My&nbsp;sentiments&nbsp;are&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;third&nbsp;option&nbsp;but&nbsp;there&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;some&nbsp;
 
                    clarification&nbsp;of&nbsp;'some'&nbsp;for&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;voted&nbsp;for&nbsp;it.&nbsp;As&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;written&nbsp;'some'&nbsp;could&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                    anything.&nbsp;This&nbsp;needs&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;clarified.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;2:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;the&nbsp;vote&nbsp;in&nbsp;Question&nbsp;1&nbsp;be&nbsp;'No&nbsp;-&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote'&nbsp;-&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;
 
                    want:&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;1st&nbsp;ans&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Question&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;we&nbsp;do&nbsp;go&nbsp;down&nbsp;this&nbsp;route&nbsp;we&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                    time&nbsp;/&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;posts&nbsp;limit&nbsp;to&nbsp;it&nbsp;.&nbsp;Other&nbsp;wise&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;just&nbsp;go&nbsp;on&nbsp;and&nbsp;around&nbsp;for&nbsp;ever&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Present&nbsp;system&nbsp;good&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;whilst&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;being&nbsp;set&nbsp;up.&nbsp;Would&nbsp;like&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                    reconsideration&nbsp;of&nbsp;structure&nbsp;when&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;running&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;year.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; n/a&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; This&nbsp;question&nbsp;is&nbsp;irrelevant&nbsp;to&nbsp;me&nbsp;as&nbsp;I&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;vote&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;option&nbsp;in&nbsp;Q3.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; N/A&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Sorry&nbsp;i&nbsp;think&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;too&nbsp;many&nbsp;'working'&nbsp;groups&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;is.&nbsp;i'm&nbsp;on&nbsp;SN&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;but&nbsp;
 
                    clueless&nbsp;as&nbsp;to&nbsp;what's&nbsp;really&nbsp;going&nbsp;on&nbsp;atm&nbsp;or&nbsp;which&nbsp;to&nbsp;post&nbsp;to&nbsp;for&nbsp;what&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;:-(&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; With&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;limit&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;size&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;include&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;
 
                    (where&nbsp;appropriate)&nbsp;and&nbsp;lay.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; A&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;to&nbsp;come&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;for&nbsp;working&nbsp;without&nbsp;a&nbsp;central&nbsp;body&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;option&nbsp;but&nbsp;not&nbsp;sure&nbsp;about&nbsp;"open&nbsp;membership"&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;At&nbsp;
 
                    some&nbsp;point&nbsp;they&nbsp;could&nbsp;get&nbsp;overrun&nbsp;with&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;have&nbsp;an&nbsp;agenda&nbsp;or&nbsp;even&nbsp;if&nbsp;not&nbsp;they&nbsp;
 
                    could&nbsp;get&nbsp;too&nbsp;big&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;workable&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;3:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;the&nbsp;vote&nbsp;in&nbsp;Question&nbsp;1&nbsp;be&nbsp;to&nbsp;elect&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;with&nbsp;limited&nbsp;decision&nbsp;making&nbsp;
 
                    powers,&nbsp;which&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;following&nbsp;would&nbsp;you&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;model&nbsp;for&nbsp;how&nbsp;those&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;
 
                    are&nbsp;shared?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;think&nbsp;decision&nbsp;making&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;year,&nbsp;then&nbsp;
 
                    reconsideration&nbsp;when&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;better&nbsp;established.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                                  Page&nbsp;10&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; In&nbsp;essence&nbsp;I&nbsp;agree&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;third&nbsp;option&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;there&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;more&nbsp;clarification&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  what&nbsp;are&nbsp;day&nbsp;to&nbsp;day&nbsp;decisoins&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;are&nbsp;major.&nbsp;Without&nbsp;this&nbsp;a&nbsp;priori&nbsp;clarity,&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;itself&nbsp;could&nbsp;decide&nbsp;what&nbsp;was&nbsp;major&nbsp;-&nbsp;not&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;idea.&nbsp;What&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;saying&nbsp;I&nbsp;
 
                  suppose&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;list&nbsp;of&nbsp;things&nbsp;which&nbsp;are&nbsp;delegated&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;list&nbsp;which&nbsp;have&nbsp;
 
                  to&nbsp;be&nbsp;voted&nbsp;on&nbsp;(but&nbsp;not&nbsp;the&nbsp;Lisbon&nbsp;treaty&nbsp;-&nbsp;that&nbsp;is&nbsp;signed&nbsp;and&nbsp;sealed&nbsp;already).&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;think&nbsp;ALL&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;three&nbsp;options&nbsp;are&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;and&nbsp;not&nbsp;mutually&nbsp;exclusive,&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;
 
                  vote&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;three.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;4:&nbsp;&nbsp;An&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;may&nbsp;wish&nbsp;to&nbsp;delegate&nbsp;what&nbsp;authority&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;given&nbsp;in&nbsp;particular&nbsp;matters&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  individuals&nbsp;or&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;devolving&nbsp;the&nbsp;screening&nbsp;of&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;separate&nbsp;group,&nbsp;or&nbsp;
 
                  empowering&nbsp;a&nbsp;media&nbsp;group&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;press&nbsp;releases&nbsp;without&nbsp;reference&nbsp;back,&nbsp;or&nbsp;
 
                  appointing&nbsp;a&nbsp;particular&nbsp;person&nbsp;to&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;website&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;feel:&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;may&nbsp;devolve&nbsp;but&nbsp;must&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;built&nbsp;in&nbsp;appeals&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;to&nbsp;include&nbsp;elected&nbsp;
 
                  body&nbsp;members&nbsp;not&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;devolved&nbsp;group.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Devolved&nbsp;by&nbsp;committee,&nbsp;but&nbsp;reported&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central,&nbsp;where&nbsp;a&nbsp;pre-agreed&nbsp;level&nbsp;of&nbsp;objection&nbsp;
 
                  would&nbsp;trigger&nbsp;an&nbsp;immediate&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;not&nbsp;later.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;5:&nbsp;In&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;options&nbsp;offered&nbsp;in&nbsp;Question&nbsp;4,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;envisaged&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;or&nbsp;vote&nbsp;
 
                  published&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;(open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;members&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote)&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;authority&nbsp;
 
                  and&nbsp;over-ride&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;authority&nbsp;granted&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  option.&nbsp;Who&nbsp;can&nbsp;call&nbsp;for&nbsp;such&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Central&nbsp;group?&nbsp;(NB&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  precondition&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;office)&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; As&nbsp;above&nbsp;but&nbsp;20%&nbsp;of&nbsp;Central&nbsp;members&nbsp;etc&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Any&nbsp;member&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;but&nbsp;must&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;support&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;specific&nbsp;
 
                  number/percentage&nbsp;of&nbsp;members&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;poll&nbsp;to&nbsp;actually&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Although&nbsp;in&nbsp;one&nbsp;way&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;it&nbsp;might&nbsp;be&nbsp;democratic&nbsp;to&nbsp;say&nbsp;any&nbsp;member&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                  poll/vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;central,&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;there&nbsp;needs&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;some&nbsp;restrictions.&nbsp;For&nbsp;example&nbsp;if&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;is&nbsp;
 
                  very&nbsp;similar&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;that&nbsp;had&nbsp;already&nbsp;been&nbsp;carried&nbsp;out&nbsp;fairly&nbsp;recently.&nbsp;Also&nbsp;how&nbsp;would&nbsp;
 
                  such&nbsp;a&nbsp;system&nbsp;cope&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;bit&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;troublemaker?&nbsp;I&nbsp;no&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;well-behaved,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;all&nbsp;only&nbsp;human,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;
 
                  even&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;reminded&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;polite&nbsp;to&nbsp;other&nbsp;mods,&nbsp;etc&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                      Page&nbsp;11&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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&nbsp; Only&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;committee&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;on&nbsp;central&nbsp;unless&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                    minimum&nbsp;of&nbsp;50%&nbsp;of&nbsp;groups&nbsp;disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposal,vote&nbsp;or&nbsp;poll&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; 10&nbsp;members&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                    question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                    discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                    open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; any&nbsp;single&nbsp;member&nbsp;who&nbsp;is&nbsp;seconded&nbsp;by&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;3&nbsp;other&nbsp;members&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                    vote/poll&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; 10%&nbsp;of&nbsp;central&nbsp;members....,&nbsp;or&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;or&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;committee&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; If&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;members&nbsp;(not&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;group,&nbsp;formal&nbsp;or&nbsp;otherwise)&nbsp;
 
                    who&nbsp;felt&nbsp;strongly&nbsp;enough&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;matter&nbsp;needed&nbsp;a&nbsp;poll&nbsp;or&nbsp;vote&nbsp;then&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;prefer&nbsp;this&nbsp;
 
                    option.&nbsp;Perhaps&nbsp;the&nbsp;set&nbsp;number&nbsp;could&nbsp;be&nbsp;10&nbsp;or&nbsp;more&nbsp;individual&nbsp;members.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Any&nbsp;single&nbsp;member&nbsp;can&nbsp;request&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;/&nbsp;poll&nbsp;through&nbsp;Central&nbsp;but&nbsp;that&nbsp;only&nbsp;when&nbsp;mass&nbsp;
 
                    of&nbsp;opinion&nbsp;reaches&nbsp;5%&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;(total&nbsp;of&nbsp;both&nbsp;for&nbsp;and&nbsp;against)&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;vote&nbsp;should&nbsp;
 
                    then&nbsp;be&nbsp;held.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; the&nbsp;wording&nbsp;is&nbsp;weird&nbsp;here,&nbsp;if&nbsp;someone&nbsp;"requests"&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;on&nbsp;central&nbsp;does&nbsp;it&nbsp;mean&nbsp;that&nbsp;it&nbsp;
 
                    will&nbsp;happen&nbsp;or&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;then&nbsp;has&nbsp;to&nbsp;consdier&nbsp;the&nbsp;request?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;6:&nbsp;No&nbsp;‘other’&nbsp;option&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;question.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;7:&nbsp;&nbsp;How&nbsp;often&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;take&nbsp;place?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Only&nbsp;if&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;majority&nbsp;of&nbsp;UK&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                    question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                    discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                    open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; every&nbsp;6&nbsp;months&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; At&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;with&nbsp;Freegle,&nbsp;every&nbsp;6&nbsp;months.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Once&nbsp;every&nbsp;two&nbsp;years&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;special&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote&nbsp;new&nbsp;members&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;
 
                    body&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;case&nbsp;of&nbsp;resignation&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;reason&nbsp;for&nbsp;leaving.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Rolling&nbsp;basis,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;standing&nbsp;each&nbsp;year,&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;continuity&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                                Page&nbsp;12&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;8:&nbsp;&nbsp;How&nbsp;many&nbsp;terms&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;group&nbsp;(1-3&nbsp;years&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;response&nbsp;
 
                  to&nbsp;Question&nbsp;7)&nbsp;should&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve&nbsp;before&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;re-elected?&nbsp;NB&nbsp;IF&nbsp;
 
                  you&nbsp;vote&nbsp;for&nbsp;officers&nbsp;retaining&nbsp;their&nbsp;post&nbsp;for&nbsp;three&nbsp;years&nbsp;BUT&nbsp;ask&nbsp;that&nbsp;elections&nbsp;take&nbsp;
 
                  place&nbsp;every&nbsp;year,&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;as&nbsp;1/3rd&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;members&nbsp;standing&nbsp;down&nbsp;
 
                  and&nbsp;being&nbsp;re-elected&nbsp;each&nbsp;year.&nbsp;In&nbsp;this&nbsp;scenario&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;year&nbsp;1/3&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;elected&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;
 
                  years.&nbsp;another&nbsp;third&nbsp;for&nbsp;2&nbsp;years&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;third&nbsp;for&nbsp;3&nbsp;years&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;continuity.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Everyone&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;election&nbsp;every&nbsp;year.&nbsp;If&nbsp;people&nbsp;vote&nbsp;them&nbsp;back&nbsp;in,&nbsp;they&nbsp;stay&nbsp;on.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;can't&nbsp;figure&nbsp;this&nbsp;question&nbsp;out!&nbsp;It's&nbsp;late,&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;tired...&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Unlimited&nbsp;so&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;majority&nbsp;of&nbsp;groups&nbsp;agree&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;wishes&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  resign&nbsp;their&nbsp;post&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; six&nbsp;months&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;still&nbsp;young&nbsp;and&nbsp;fluid&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;3&nbsp;years&nbsp;and&nbsp;3&nbsp;terms&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;stage&nbsp;
 
                  seems&nbsp;both&nbsp;grandiose&nbsp;and&nbsp;fanciful.&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;in&nbsp;principle&nbsp;my&nbsp;preference&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                  for&nbsp;unlimited&nbsp;terms,&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;early&nbsp;days&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;this.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; finding&nbsp;it&nbsp;really&nbsp;hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;question&nbsp;-&nbsp;I&nbsp;understand&nbsp;what&nbsp;you're&nbsp;aiming&nbsp;
 
                  for&nbsp;but&nbsp;can't&nbsp;make&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;what&nbsp;I&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote&nbsp;for&nbsp;sorry!&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; as&nbsp;a&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;-&nbsp;any&nbsp;less&nbsp;gives&nbsp;too&nbsp;great&nbsp;a&nbsp;turnover&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;9:&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;term&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;existing&nbsp;members:&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; They&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;elligible&nbsp;to&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;re-election&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;unless&nbsp;when&nbsp;
 
                  polled&nbsp;the&nbsp;majority&nbsp;of&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods&nbsp;and&nbsp;Go's&nbsp;decide&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;
 
                  body&nbsp;should&nbsp;stand&nbsp;down&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;of&nbsp;no&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;in&nbsp;them.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Be&nbsp;eligble&nbsp;to&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;re-election&nbsp;but&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;candidate&nbsp;list.&nbsp;They&nbsp;
 
                  should&nbsp;be&nbsp;placed&nbsp;together&nbsp;on&nbsp;equal&nbsp;footing&nbsp;with&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;newcoming&nbsp;prospective&nbsp;
 
                  members&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                            Page&nbsp;13&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;10:&nbsp;&nbsp;Depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;working&nbsp;practices&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body,&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;
 
                  specific&nbsp;roles/officers&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;Committee&nbsp;(Chairman&nbsp;or&nbsp;Facilitator,&nbsp;Secretary,&nbsp;
 
                  Treasurer&nbsp;etc).&nbsp;Do&nbsp;you&nbsp;think&nbsp;we&nbsp;should:&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; 2nd&nbsp;option&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;people&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;carry&nbsp;out&nbsp;
 
                  those&nbsp;roles.&nbsp;If&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;not,&nbsp;they&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;power&nbsp;to&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;another&nbsp;person&nbsp;who&nbsp;
 
                    has&nbsp;the&nbsp;required&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;or&nbsp;expertise.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;think&nbsp;generally&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;choose&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;role&nbsp;holders,&nbsp;at&nbsp;
 
                    least&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;instance.&nbsp;But&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;reconsider&nbsp;this&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;fullness&nbsp;of&nbsp;time.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; a&nbsp;combination&nbsp;so&nbsp;that&nbsp;say&nbsp;3&nbsp;main&nbsp;office&nbsp;bearers&nbsp;are&nbsp;elected&nbsp;individually,&nbsp;with&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;
 
                    members&nbsp;elected&nbsp;to&nbsp;no&nbsp;aprticular&nbsp;position&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Allow&nbsp;the&nbsp;commitee&nbsp;to&nbsp;choose,&nbsp;or&nbsp;if&nbsp;no&nbsp;suitable&nbsp;skills&nbsp;exist&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;committee,&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;
 
                    non-voting&nbsp;appointees&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;post.&nbsp;Appointees&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;reviewed&nbsp;after&nbsp;each&nbsp;term.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;11:&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;a&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;arises&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;resigning&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;we:&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; As&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;choice,&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;option&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;poll&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;co-opt.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Leave&nbsp;the&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;open&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;election,&nbsp;unless&nbsp;or&nbsp;until&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                  third&nbsp;of&nbsp;seats&nbsp;become&nbsp;vacant.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Any&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;options&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;committee&nbsp;should&nbsp;deem&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  circumstances.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Aloow&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;to&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;wish&nbsp;or&nbsp;leave&nbsp;until&nbsp;next&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;election&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Ask,&nbsp;in&nbsp;order,&nbsp;the&nbsp;runners&nbsp;up&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;election&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;the&nbsp;spot.&nbsp;This&nbsp;might&nbsp;
 
                    need&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;governed&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;runner&nbsp;up&nbsp;having&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;a&nbsp;certain&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;or&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  votes.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
        &nbsp;                                                &nbsp;
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                              Page&nbsp;14&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
    &nbsp;
 
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&nbsp; Combination&nbsp;of&nbsp;2&nbsp;and&nbsp;3,&nbsp;by-election&nbsp;or&nbsp;leave&nbsp;vacant,&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;formal&nbsp;
 
                  election&nbsp;period.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Combination&nbsp;of&nbsp;both&nbsp;11.1&nbsp;and&nbsp;11.3,&nbsp;ie,&nbsp;co-opt&nbsp;OR&nbsp;leave&nbsp;vacant.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;12:&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;quorum&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;voters&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;would&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                  decision.&nbsp;What&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;quorum&nbsp;of&nbsp;elected&nbsp;members&nbsp;(in&nbsp;post)&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;for&nbsp;
 
                  a&nbsp;decision&nbsp;(larger&nbsp;percentages&nbsp;guarantee&nbsp;democracy&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;smaller&nbsp;percentages&nbsp;mean&nbsp;
 
                  work&nbsp;continues&nbsp;when&nbsp;people&nbsp;are&nbsp;on&nbsp;holiday/sick/offline&nbsp;etc)&nbsp;NB&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  the&nbsp;question&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;many&nbsp;members&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;(Question&nbsp;6),&nbsp;this&nbsp;
 
                  result&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;adjusted&nbsp;in&nbsp;order&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;whole&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; 50%&nbsp;rounded&nbsp;up&nbsp;not&nbsp;down,&nbsp;ie&nbsp;4/7&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; It&nbsp;depends&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;decision.&nbsp;The&nbsp;more&nbsp;important&nbsp;ones,&nbsp;however&nbsp;defined,&nbsp;should&nbsp;
 
                  probably&nbsp;have&nbsp;two&nbsp;thirds,&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;5&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;7.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; 53%&nbsp;(just&nbsp;over&nbsp;50%)&nbsp;53&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;7/13&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;13:&nbsp;&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll&nbsp;are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;Working&nbsp;Group&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;to&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;elections&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;its&nbsp;results&nbsp;and&nbsp;run&nbsp;elections?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Basically&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;happy&nbsp;with&nbsp;it.&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;or&nbsp;two&nbsp;the&nbsp;structure&nbsp;should&nbsp;
 
                  perhaps&nbsp;be&nbsp;reviewed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Or&nbsp;maybe&nbsp;see&nbsp;how&nbsp;things&nbsp;work,&nbsp;but&nbsp;let&nbsp;members&nbsp;know&nbsp;they&nbsp;can&nbsp;
 
                  raise&nbsp;matter&nbsp;with&nbsp;central&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;think&nbsp;something&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;working&nbsp;properly.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;on&nbsp;condition&nbsp;that&nbsp;66.6%&nbsp;of&nbsp;membership&nbsp;has&nbsp;returned&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; No,&nbsp;I&nbsp;disagree&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;kind&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; See&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;1&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;2&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referenced&nbsp;and&nbsp;responses&nbsp;were&nbsp;&nbsp;[for&nbsp;
 
                  question&nbsp;1]&nbsp;No&nbsp;–&nbsp;all&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;made&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;vote&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;members&nbsp;following&nbsp;
 
                  discussion&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;and&nbsp;[for&nbsp;question&nbsp;2]&nbsp;The&nbsp;present&nbsp;system&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;groups&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  open&nbsp;membership&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;continued&nbsp;with&nbsp;options&nbsp;brought&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  polling.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; As&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;said&nbsp;in&nbsp;various&nbsp;answers,&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;more&nbsp;clarification&nbsp;is&nbsp;required&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;sorts&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  decisions&nbsp;which&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;considered&nbsp;major&nbsp;and&nbsp;which&nbsp;day-to-day.&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;less&nbsp;concerned&nbsp;
 
                  about&nbsp;the&nbsp;mechanics&nbsp;of&nbsp;voting&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
        &nbsp;                                              &nbsp;
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                            Page&nbsp;15&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
    &nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;14:&nbsp;&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;poll&nbsp;a&nbsp;formal&nbsp;document&nbsp;which&nbsp;defines&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;
 
                  operates&nbsp;was&nbsp;voted&nbsp;by&nbsp;88%&nbsp;(190&nbsp;votes)&nbsp;as&nbsp;being&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;happy&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  Structure&nbsp;Working&nbsp;Group&nbsp;to&nbsp;retain&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate,&nbsp;whatever&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  prepare&nbsp;this&nbsp;written&nbsp;document&nbsp;for&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;nationally&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;in&nbsp;draft&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;"structure&nbsp;working&nbsp;group"&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;"elected&nbsp;body"&nbsp;to&nbsp;finish&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  work&nbsp;started&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;"formal&nbsp;document",&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;present&nbsp;it&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposal.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; this&nbsp;varies&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;authority&nbsp;granted&nbsp;the&nbsp;elected&nbsp;body&nbsp;..in&nbsp;the&nbsp;main&nbsp;question&nbsp;above.&nbsp;
 
                  Should&nbsp;comittee&nbsp;be&nbsp;granted&nbsp;full&nbsp;powers&nbsp;this&nbsp;question&nbsp;is&nbsp;invalid...&nbsp;however&nbsp;i&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;structure&nbsp;working&nbsp;group&nbsp;doing&nbsp;the&nbsp;leg&nbsp;work&nbsp;..&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;one&nbsp;draft&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;forwarded&nbsp;from&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;to&nbsp;Central&nbsp;for&nbsp;
 
                  discussion.&nbsp;It&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;presented&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;fait&nbsp;accompli.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
        &nbsp;                                              &nbsp;
 
<br>
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                            Page&nbsp;16&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
    &nbsp;
 
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                                                                                                                                                        &nbsp;
 
          ‘OTHER’&nbsp;COMMENTS&nbsp;RELATING&nbsp;TO&nbsp;QUESTIONS&nbsp;IN&nbsp;STRUCTURE&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;START&nbsp;GROUP&nbsp;POLL&nbsp;
 
                                              WHICH&nbsp;CLOSED&nbsp;ON&nbsp;20&nbsp;NOVEMBER&nbsp;2009&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;15:&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;current&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;assumes&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;IMOD&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;
 
                  groups,&nbsp;either&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;or&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;when&nbsp;approving&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;Is&nbsp;this&nbsp;assumption&nbsp;
 
                  correct?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; This&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;decided&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;case&nbsp;by&nbsp;case&nbsp;basis&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; don't&nbsp;understand&nbsp;the&nbsp;question&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; We&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;consider&nbsp;MF&nbsp;or&nbsp;imod&nbsp;run&nbsp;but&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;ask&nbsp;the&nbsp;yahoo&nbsp;groups&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;have&nbsp;
 
                  any&nbsp;intention&nbsp;of&nbsp;moving&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; im&nbsp;not&nbsp;sure&nbsp;on&nbsp;this&nbsp;one&nbsp;so&nbsp;i&nbsp;think&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;better&nbsp;of&nbsp;if&nbsp;i&nbsp;dont&nbsp;answer&nbsp;it&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;honest&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                    reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;why&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;over&nbsp;lapping&nbsp;groups?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; bot&nbsp;sure&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; consideration&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;time&nbsp;period&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;havent&nbsp;moved&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;time&nbsp;then&nbsp;newgroups&nbsp;
 
                  should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;left&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;in&nbsp;def,&nbsp;consideration&nbsp;should&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;local&nbsp;
 
                  area&nbsp;new&nbsp;go&nbsp;may&nbsp;haveone&nbsp;to&nbsp;publicise&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; The&nbsp;local&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;decide&nbsp;if&nbsp;any&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;which&nbsp;may&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in&nbsp;
 
                  their&nbsp;area&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; we&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;consider&nbsp;ANY&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Groups&nbsp;-&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;fully&nbsp;independent&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                    Freecycle.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; I&nbsp;think&nbsp;each&nbsp;case&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;looked&nbsp;at&nbsp;seperately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saying&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;time&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;
 
                    moved&nbsp;ahead&nbsp;with&nbsp;Freegle,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;obvious&nbsp;that&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;will&nbsp;never&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;us.&nbsp;There&nbsp;
 
                  are&nbsp;many&nbsp;groups&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;stuck&nbsp;either&nbsp;because&nbsp;the&nbsp;owner&nbsp;has&nbsp;gone&nbsp;awol&nbsp;or&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;still&nbsp;
 
                  "on&nbsp;the&nbsp;fence"&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;now&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;onwards.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                              Page&nbsp;17&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;16:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;
 
                  Yahoo&nbsp;groups?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;the&nbsp;new&nbsp;group&nbsp;created&nbsp;for&nbsp;that&nbsp;area&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;willing&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;FC&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
                  merge&nbsp;with&nbsp;it&nbsp;at&nbsp;some&nbsp;point&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;future&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;decide&nbsp;they&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  I&nbsp;think&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;possible&nbsp;consult&nbsp;with&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;
 
                  operating&nbsp;in&nbsp;or&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;that&nbsp;area.&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;assuming&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;still&nbsp;some&nbsp;contacts&nbsp;at&nbsp;
 
                  local&nbsp;levels&nbsp;between&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;of&nbsp;different&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  yes&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;limit&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  We&nbsp;should&nbsp;only&nbsp;allow&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp;if&nbsp;we&nbsp;
 
                  have&nbsp;a&nbsp;sizeable&nbsp;group&nbsp;of&nbsp;people&nbsp;asking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                  reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  We&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;
 
                  operating&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;way&nbsp;that&nbsp;is&nbsp;clearly&nbsp;not&nbsp;compatible&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;of&nbsp;Freegle.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  not&nbsp;sure&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;above&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;in&nbsp;considering&nbsp;all&nbsp;other&nbsp;reuse&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;
 
                  referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;‘Above’&nbsp;is&nbsp;-&nbsp;Other&nbsp;(please&nbsp;specify)&nbsp;-&nbsp;consideration&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;time&nbsp;period&nbsp;if&nbsp;
 
                  they&nbsp;havent&nbsp;moved&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;time&nbsp;then&nbsp;newgroups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;left&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;in&nbsp;def,&nbsp;
 
                  consideration&nbsp;should&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;local&nbsp;area&nbsp;new&nbsp;go&nbsp;may&nbsp;haveone&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  publicise&nbsp;group)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  The&nbsp;local&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;decide&nbsp;if&nbsp;any&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;which&nbsp;may&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in&nbsp;
 
                  their&nbsp;area&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;after&nbsp;making&nbsp;an&nbsp;announcement&nbsp;that&nbsp;we're&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;doing&nbsp;this&nbsp;on&nbsp;
 
                  IAFCMods&nbsp;and&nbsp;only&nbsp;after&nbsp;giving&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;group&nbsp;a&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;to&nbsp;Freegle.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;-&nbsp;no&nbsp;
 
                  Partly&nbsp;coverd&nbsp;–&nbsp;yes&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;owners&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;consulted&nbsp;as&nbsp;if&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;no&nbsp;co-operation&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;then&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;consider&nbsp;them,&nbsp;but&nbsp;take&nbsp;into&nbsp;consideration&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;of&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods.&nbsp;As&nbsp;
 
                  has&nbsp;been&nbsp;stated&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;or&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;it's&nbsp;possible&nbsp;that&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;
 
                  a&nbsp;good&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;with&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods&nbsp;and&nbsp;any&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
                  being&nbsp;approved&nbsp;may&nbsp;result&nbsp;in&nbsp;breakdown&nbsp;of&nbsp;this.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Unsure&nbsp;about&nbsp;this&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
        &nbsp;                                              &nbsp;
 
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    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                              Page&nbsp;18&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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                  discussions&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;mods&nbsp;of&nbsp;said&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;canvess&nbsp;their&nbsp;
 
                  opinions&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;spirit&nbsp;of&nbsp;goodwill&nbsp;-&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;stage&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;oppose&nbsp;a&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  area&nbsp;one&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;formed.&nbsp;This&nbsp;issue&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;reexamined&nbsp;once&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  organisation&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;determined.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  If&nbsp;a&nbsp;TFN&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;being&nbsp;run&nbsp;locally&nbsp;then&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;discussion/dialogue&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;started&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  find&nbsp;out&nbsp;if&nbsp;that&nbsp;group&nbsp;would&nbsp;first&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;migrate&nbsp;to&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;or&nbsp;another&nbsp;recycling&nbsp;
 
                  network/organisation.&nbsp;If&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;running&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;then&nbsp;a&nbsp;stay&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;placed&nbsp;
 
                  on&nbsp;forming&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;group.&nbsp;If&nbsp;that&nbsp;TFN&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;being&nbsp;run&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;
 
                  successful&nbsp;manner&nbsp;then&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;(or&nbsp;other)&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;started&nbsp;to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;
 
                  the&nbsp;local&nbsp;community&nbsp;a&nbsp;decent&nbsp;method&nbsp;of&nbsp;recycling.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  yes&nbsp;in&nbsp;partly&nbsp;covered&nbsp;areas,&nbsp;not&nbsp;yet&nbsp;in&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;areas&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;reply&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;17&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reply&nbsp;was&nbsp;‘These&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
                  will&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer&nbsp;be&nbsp;local&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;run&nbsp;by&nbsp;MF&nbsp;although&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;try&nbsp;
 
                  and&nbsp;make&nbsp;contact&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;owner/moderator&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;groups&nbsp;first’)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;where&nbsp;"partly"&nbsp;covers&nbsp;less&nbsp;than&nbsp;50%&nbsp;of&nbsp;area&nbsp;or&nbsp;population&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Consider&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;case&nbsp;by&nbsp;case&nbsp;basis.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;17:&nbsp;&nbsp;Should&nbsp;we&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;partly&nbsp;or&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;by&nbsp;locally-run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;My&nbsp;
 
                  Freecycle&nbsp;groups?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;the&nbsp;new&nbsp;group&nbsp;created&nbsp;for&nbsp;that&nbsp;area&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;willing&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;FC&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
                  merge&nbsp;with&nbsp;it&nbsp;at&nbsp;some&nbsp;point&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;future&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;decide&nbsp;they&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                  I&nbsp;think&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;possible&nbsp;consult&nbsp;with&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;
 
                  operating&nbsp;in&nbsp;or&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;that&nbsp;area.&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;assuming&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;still&nbsp;some&nbsp;contacts&nbsp;at&nbsp;
 
                  local&nbsp;levels&nbsp;between&nbsp;moderators&nbsp;of&nbsp;different&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  As&nbsp;above&nbsp;on&nbsp;ouestion&nbsp;15&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reply&nbsp;was&nbsp;‘We&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;
 
                  consider&nbsp;MF&nbsp;or&nbsp;imod&nbsp;run&nbsp;but&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;ask&nbsp;the&nbsp;yahoo&nbsp;groups&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;have&nbsp;any&nbsp;intention&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  moving’)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  yes&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;limit&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                  reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  We&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;
 
                  operating&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;way&nbsp;that&nbsp;is&nbsp;clearly&nbsp;not&nbsp;compatible&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;of&nbsp;Freegle.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;above&nbsp;&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Replies&nbsp;were&nbsp;‘consideration&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;set&nbsp;
 
                  time&nbsp;period&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;havent&nbsp;moved&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;time&nbsp;then&nbsp;newgroups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;left&nbsp;
 
                  hanging&nbsp;in&nbsp;def,&nbsp;consideration&nbsp;should&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;local&nbsp;area&nbsp;new&nbsp;go&nbsp;may&nbsp;
 
                  haveone&nbsp;to&nbsp;publicise&nbsp;group’&nbsp;and&nbsp;‘see&nbsp;above&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;in&nbsp;considering&nbsp;all&nbsp;other&nbsp;reuse&nbsp;
 
                  organisations’)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
<br>  
 
    Structure/Start&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;
 
    20&nbsp;November&nbsp;2009&nbsp;                                                                                                          Page&nbsp;19&nbsp;of&nbsp;24&nbsp;
 
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                  The&nbsp;local&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;decide&nbsp;if&nbsp;any&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;which&nbsp;may&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in&nbsp;
 
                  their&nbsp;area&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;after&nbsp;making&nbsp;an&nbsp;announcement&nbsp;that&nbsp;we're&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;doing&nbsp;this&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;
 
                  should&nbsp;give&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;mod(s)&nbsp;first&nbsp;refusal&nbsp;to&nbsp;run&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;consider&nbsp;them,&nbsp;but&nbsp;take&nbsp;into&nbsp;consideration&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;of&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods.&nbsp;As&nbsp;
 
                    has&nbsp;been&nbsp;stated&nbsp;on&nbsp;Central&nbsp;or&nbsp;Structure&nbsp;it's&nbsp;possible&nbsp;that&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;
 
                  a&nbsp;good&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;with&nbsp;existing&nbsp;My&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods&nbsp;and&nbsp;any&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
                    being&nbsp;approved&nbsp;may&nbsp;result&nbsp;in&nbsp;breakdown&nbsp;of&nbsp;this.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    Unsure&nbsp;about&nbsp;this,&nbsp;too&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  as&nbsp;above&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reply&nbsp;was&nbsp;‘discussions&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;mods&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  said&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;canvess&nbsp;their&nbsp;opinions&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;spirit&nbsp;of&nbsp;goodwill&nbsp;-&nbsp;
 
                  at&nbsp;this&nbsp;stage&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;oppose&nbsp;a&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;area&nbsp;one&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;formed.&nbsp;This&nbsp;
 
                  issue&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;reexamined&nbsp;once&nbsp;other&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;
 
                  determined.’)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;consider&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;'My&nbsp;Freecycle'&nbsp;group&nbsp;simply&nbsp;
 
                    because&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;many&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;network&nbsp;and&nbsp;others&nbsp;where&nbsp;MF&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
                    have&nbsp;already&nbsp;been&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;replace&nbsp;the&nbsp;original&nbsp;group.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  yes&nbsp;in&nbsp;partly&nbsp;covered&nbsp;areas,&nbsp;not&nbsp;yet&nbsp;in&nbsp;fully&nbsp;covered&nbsp;areas&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  These&nbsp;groups&nbsp;will&nbsp;no&nbsp;longer&nbsp;be&nbsp;local&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;run&nbsp;by&nbsp;MF&nbsp;although&nbsp;I&nbsp;feel&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;
 
                  at&nbsp;least&nbsp;try&nbsp;and&nbsp;make&nbsp;contact&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;owner/moderator&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;groups&nbsp;first&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;18:&nbsp;&nbsp;Until&nbsp;now&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;giving&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;moving&nbsp;over.&nbsp;When&nbsp;
 
                  should&nbsp;that&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;time&nbsp;be&nbsp;over?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; Indefinitely&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;FC&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;know&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;amicably&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                    1&nbsp;month,&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;notification,&nbsp;and&nbsp;hopefully&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;offered&nbsp;from&nbsp;neighbouring&nbsp;
 
                    Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods&nbsp;where&nbsp;poss.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    Never&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Well&nbsp;give&nbsp;them&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;six&nbsp;months,&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;anytime&nbsp;after&nbsp;that&nbsp;time&nbsp;a&nbsp;group&nbsp;still&nbsp;wants&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  apply&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;over,&nbsp;be&nbsp;willing&nbsp;to&nbsp;consider&nbsp;the&nbsp;application,&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;can&nbsp;provide&nbsp;
 
                    reasonable&nbsp;reasons&nbsp;for&nbsp;wanting&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;so.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  They&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;always&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    Never&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Whenever&nbsp;they&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;or&nbsp;have&nbsp;had&nbsp;enough&nbsp;of&nbsp;FC&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
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                  Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                  reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  At&nbsp;no&nbsp;time&nbsp;should&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;Group&nbsp;be&nbsp;turned&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;joining&nbsp;Freegle.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  December&nbsp;11th&nbsp;2009.That&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;3&nbsp;months&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;inception&nbsp;of&nbsp;"Freegle"&nbsp;and&nbsp;also&nbsp;
 
                  allow&nbsp;a&nbsp;week&nbsp;or&nbsp;two&nbsp;to&nbsp;approach&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;if&nbsp;we&nbsp;wished&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;so,&nbsp;
 
                  before&nbsp;the&nbsp;11Dec09&nbsp;deadline.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Can&nbsp;move&nbsp;over&nbsp;at&nbsp;anytime&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  They&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;left&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;the&nbsp;decision&nbsp;themselves.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  no&nbsp;limit&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  indefinite&nbsp;leave&nbsp;door&nbsp;always&nbsp;open&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Make&nbsp;contact&nbsp;with&nbsp;individual&nbsp;groups&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;intend&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;at&nbsp;anytime&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                  future,&nbsp;then&nbsp;alow&nbsp;1&nbsp;year&nbsp;to&nbsp;give&nbsp;them&nbsp;the&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;change&nbsp;their&nbsp;mind.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  31&nbsp;December&nbsp;2009&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  They&nbsp;should&nbsp;all&nbsp;be&nbsp;asked&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;considering&nbsp;moving&nbsp;over&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;a&nbsp;month&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  decide.&nbsp;After&nbsp;that,&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed/encouraged&nbsp;in&nbsp;those&nbsp;areas.&nbsp;We&nbsp;
 
                  cannot&nbsp;be&nbsp;setting&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;national&nbsp;network&nbsp;and&nbsp;say&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;gaps&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;
 
                  because&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;there.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  5&nbsp;years&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  By&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;year/start&nbsp;of&nbsp;next&nbsp;year&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  NEVER!&nbsp;Locally&nbsp;run,&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;based&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;ALWAYS&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;the&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  move&nbsp;over.&nbsp;Group&nbsp;owners&nbsp;change&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;Owner&nbsp;might&nbsp;well&nbsp;be&nbsp;WANTING&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                  Freegle-ise&nbsp;the&nbsp;group.&nbsp;Abdn&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;TFN&nbsp;for&nbsp;now,&nbsp;but&nbsp;this&nbsp;will&nbsp;likely&nbsp;change&nbsp;at&nbsp;some&nbsp;
 
                  point.&nbsp;Just&nbsp;give&nbsp;them&nbsp;time&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;will&nbsp;see&nbsp;the&nbsp;light.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;competing&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                  Freecycle,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;providing&nbsp;a&nbsp;refuge&nbsp;for&nbsp;when&nbsp;it&nbsp;implodes.&nbsp;We&nbsp;must&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;be&nbsp;seen&nbsp;as&nbsp;
 
                  blackmailing&nbsp;or&nbsp;holding&nbsp;a&nbsp;gun&nbsp;to&nbsp;their&nbsp;heads!&nbsp;That&nbsp;is&nbsp;Deron&nbsp;Diplomacy&nbsp;at&nbsp;it's&nbsp;worst!&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Indefinitely&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Make&nbsp;contact&nbsp;with&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;first&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;will&nbsp;move&nbsp;over&nbsp;if&nbsp;not&nbsp;then&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;
 
                  a&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  End&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;Year&nbsp;/&nbsp;Cut&nbsp;Off&nbsp;Date&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  where&nbsp;possible,&nbsp;consult&nbsp;with&nbsp;existing&nbsp;GOs.&nbsp;Those&nbsp;that&nbsp;will&nbsp;move&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;given&nbsp;time&nbsp;for&nbsp;
 
                  organisation,&nbsp;seu&nbsp;3&nbsp;months.&nbsp;Those&nbsp;who&nbsp;aren't&nbsp;considering&nbsp;have&nbsp;already&nbsp;had&nbsp;long&nbsp;
 
                  enough.&nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;19:&nbsp;&nbsp;When&nbsp;an&nbsp;application&nbsp;is&nbsp;received,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group/s&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                  contacted&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;move?&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp; TFN&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;treated&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;as&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;reuse&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                    Freegle&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;independent&nbsp;of&nbsp;Freecycle,&nbsp;they&nbsp;can&nbsp;make&nbsp;up&nbsp;their&nbsp;own&nbsp;minds&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    In&nbsp;principal&nbsp;I'd&nbsp;say&nbsp;yes,&nbsp;but&nbsp;perhaps&nbsp;it's&nbsp;worth&nbsp;consulting&nbsp;with&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;mods&nbsp;who&nbsp;know&nbsp;
 
                  owners&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;groups&nbsp;that&nbsp;haven't&nbsp;moved&nbsp;over.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                    reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    No&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;put&nbsp;on&nbsp;any&nbsp;group&nbsp;to&nbsp;shange&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;don't&nbsp;want&nbsp;to.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    I&nbsp;really&nbsp;don't&nbsp;know!&nbsp;Maybe&nbsp;this&nbsp;needs&nbsp;more&nbsp;discussion?&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;compelling&nbsp;reasons&nbsp;for&nbsp;
 
                    both&nbsp;yes&nbsp;and&nbsp;no&nbsp;options.&nbsp;Sorry.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  YES&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    1&nbsp;week&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    No&nbsp;ultimatums&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    1&nbsp;year&nbsp;to&nbsp;give&nbsp;the&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;change&nbsp;their&nbsp;mind,&nbsp;but&nbsp;they&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;told&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                    remove&nbsp;EF&nbsp;/&nbsp;imods&nbsp;/&nbsp;inactive&nbsp;owners&nbsp;immediatly,&nbsp;if&nbsp;not&nbsp;then&nbsp;1&nbsp;month.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  another&nbsp;option&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;to&nbsp;announce&nbsp;the&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;time&nbsp;left&nbsp;on&nbsp;IAFCM&nbsp;and&nbsp;not&nbsp;give&nbsp;
 
                  individual&nbsp;notices&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;q&nbsp;18.&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;they&nbsp;should&nbsp;all&nbsp;be&nbsp;asked.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;
 
                  referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reply&nbsp;to&nbsp;question&nbsp;18&nbsp;was&nbsp;‘They&nbsp;should&nbsp;all&nbsp;be&nbsp;asked&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;considering&nbsp;
 
                  moving&nbsp;over&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;a&nbsp;month&nbsp;to&nbsp;decide.&nbsp;After&nbsp;that,&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                  allowed/encouraged&nbsp;in&nbsp;those&nbsp;areas.&nbsp;We&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;be&nbsp;setting&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;national&nbsp;network&nbsp;
 
                  and&nbsp;say&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;gaps&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;because&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;there.’)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  they&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;contacted,&nbsp;and&nbsp;considered&nbsp;like&nbsp;any&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  if&nbsp;a&nbsp;notice&nbsp;period&nbsp;is&nbsp;given,&nbsp;it&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;1&nbsp;week&nbsp;only&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  This&nbsp;question&nbsp;is&nbsp;vague&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;specify&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;in&nbsp;question&nbsp;is&nbsp;local&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;or&nbsp;MF&nbsp;
 
                    Imod.&nbsp;Therefore&nbsp;I&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;answer&nbsp;except&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;standpoint&nbsp;that&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;IMOD&nbsp;then&nbsp;
 
                  gloves&nbsp;off&nbsp;and&nbsp;no&nbsp;holds&nbsp;barred.&nbsp;If&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;on&nbsp;Yahoo&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                  starting&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;group&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;area,&nbsp;period.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  they&nbsp;should&nbsp;notify&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;intention&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  This&nbsp;situation&nbsp;shouldn't&nbsp;arise.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                    Max&nbsp;3&nbsp;months.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;groups&nbsp;won't&nbsp;be&nbsp;able&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;a&nbsp;rapid&nbsp;move.&nbsp;
 
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Question&nbsp;20:&nbsp;&nbsp;It&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;that&nbsp;where&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;overlap&nbsp;in&nbsp;area&nbsp;between&nbsp;an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;
 
                  Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group,&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;approve&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;
 
                  group&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;existing&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;has&nbsp;good&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;with&nbsp;nearby&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;
 
                  but&nbsp;we&nbsp;should&nbsp;approve&nbsp;applications&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;where&nbsp;the&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;never&nbsp;
 
                  planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;or&nbsp;is&nbsp;unfriendly.&nbsp;NB&nbsp;(please&nbsp;note&nbsp;-&nbsp;If&nbsp;this&nbsp;option&nbsp;gets&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;it&nbsp;
 
                  would&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;considered&nbsp;further&nbsp;to&nbsp;decide&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;how&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;done&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  would&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;wait&nbsp;for&nbsp;things&nbsp;like&nbsp;an&nbsp;appeals&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;before&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;
 
                  implemented.)&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                  can&nbsp;we&nbsp;find&nbsp;out&nbsp;what&nbsp;Freecycle's&nbsp;policy&nbsp;is&nbsp;towards&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;and&nbsp;reach&nbsp;a&nbsp;national&nbsp;
 
                  agreement?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  No&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;in&nbsp;competition&nbsp;with&nbsp;FC,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;about&nbsp;keeping&nbsp;stuff&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;landfill&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  therefore&nbsp;FC&nbsp;and&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;should&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in&nbsp;separate&nbsp;areas.&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;
 
                  reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;
 
                  "Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  not&nbsp;sure&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  how&nbsp;can&nbsp;you&nbsp;define&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;unfriendly?&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;with&nbsp;other&nbsp;groups&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;but&nbsp;is&nbsp;grp&nbsp;run&nbsp;
 
                  well&nbsp;or&nbsp;seeming&nbsp;to&nbsp;run&nbsp;well?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  The&nbsp;local&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;say&nbsp;in&nbsp;who&nbsp;is&nbsp;approved&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;area&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  See&nbsp;my&nbsp;previous&nbsp;points,&nbsp;and&nbsp;yes&nbsp;if&nbsp;not&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;over&nbsp;anytime&nbsp;soon.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Each&nbsp;case&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;decided&nbsp;separately,&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;at&nbsp;least,&nbsp;depending&nbsp;on&nbsp;
 
                  whether&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;'friendly'.&nbsp;Obviously&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;probably&nbsp;still&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;
 
                  interim&nbsp;phase,&nbsp;but&nbsp;as&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;already&nbsp;said,&nbsp;if&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;separate&nbsp;network,&nbsp;why&nbsp;should&nbsp;we&nbsp;
 
                  be&nbsp;solicitous&nbsp;about&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;other&nbsp;than&nbsp;ones&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;some&nbsp;special&nbsp;
 
                  relationship&nbsp;with?&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  Yes,&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;caveats.&nbsp;A&nbsp;local&nbsp;'friendly'&nbsp;group&nbsp;may&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;doing&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;job,&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                  competition&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;best&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;environment.&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
Question&nbsp;21:&nbsp;&nbsp;Currently,&nbsp;an&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;approving&nbsp;new&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;without&nbsp;locally&nbsp;
 
                  run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups.&nbsp;This&nbsp;process&nbsp;will&nbsp;probably&nbsp;change&nbsp;in&nbsp;future&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;structure&nbsp;of&nbsp;
 
                  Freegle&nbsp;is&nbsp;established.&nbsp;Subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;results&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;poll,&nbsp;should&nbsp;the&nbsp;interim&nbsp;team&nbsp;be&nbsp;
 
                  given&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups,&nbsp;or&nbsp;
 
                  should&nbsp;we&nbsp;wait&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;final&nbsp;group&nbsp;approval&nbsp;process&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;established?&nbsp;(please&nbsp;
 
                  note,&nbsp;a&nbsp;‘yes’&nbsp;result&nbsp;for&nbsp;Question&nbsp;20&nbsp;will&nbsp;force&nbsp;an&nbsp;automatic&nbsp;‘no’&nbsp;result&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;question)&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
                  Probably&nbsp;best&nbsp;to&nbsp;wait&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;process&nbsp;is&nbsp;established.&nbsp;(The&nbsp;other&nbsp;options&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;really&nbsp;
 
                  make&nbsp;that&nbsp;clear)&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
                  see&nbsp;above&nbsp;
 
                  &nbsp;
 
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                    Yes&nbsp;-&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;after&nbsp;neighbouring&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;consulted.&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    unsure&nbsp;on&nbsp;this&nbsp;one&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    No&nbsp;-&nbsp;the&nbsp;interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;mandate&nbsp;to&nbsp;approve&nbsp;groups&nbsp;in&nbsp;areas&nbsp;with&nbsp;
 
                    Friendly&nbsp;locally&nbsp;run&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    NO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;approved&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;areas&nbsp;already&nbsp;served&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;
 
                    functioning&nbsp;reuse/recycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;whether&nbsp;freecycle,&nbsp;freegle,&nbsp;independent&nbsp;or&nbsp;under&nbsp;any&nbsp;
 
                    other&nbsp;"Banner".&nbsp;Why&nbsp;duplicate?&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    If&nbsp;someone&nbsp;wants&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;Group&nbsp;anywhere&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;taking&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;format&nbsp;and&nbsp;
 
                    ethos&nbsp;then&nbsp;NOONE&nbsp;should&nbsp;say&nbsp;no!!!!!&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    not&nbsp;sure&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    A&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;if&nbsp;there&nbsp;is&nbsp;no&nbsp;overlapping&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;
 
                    irrelevant&nbsp;of&nbsp;how&nbsp;many&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;.MyFreecycle&nbsp;etc&nbsp;groups&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    See&nbsp;my&nbsp;previous&nbsp;points,&nbsp;and&nbsp;yes&nbsp;if&nbsp;not&nbsp;likely&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;over&nbsp;anytime&nbsp;soon.&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    I&nbsp;don't&nbsp;believe&nbsp;an&nbsp;automatic&nbsp;no&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;answer&nbsp;here&nbsp;-&nbsp;it&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;determined&nbsp;what&nbsp;the&nbsp;
 
                    relationship&nbsp;is&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;mods&nbsp;first.&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    Possibly&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    See&nbsp;my&nbsp;answer&nbsp;to&nbsp;Q20&nbsp;(Returning&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;cross&nbsp;referencing:&nbsp;&nbsp;Reply&nbsp;to&nbsp;Question&nbsp;20&nbsp;was&nbsp;
 
                    ‘They&nbsp;should&nbsp;all&nbsp;be&nbsp;asked&nbsp;if&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;considering&nbsp;moving&nbsp;over&nbsp;and&nbsp;given&nbsp;a&nbsp;month&nbsp;to&nbsp;
 
                    decide.&nbsp;After&nbsp;that,&nbsp;freegle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;allowed/encouraged&nbsp;in&nbsp;those&nbsp;areas.&nbsp;We&nbsp;
 
                    cannot&nbsp;be&nbsp;setting&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;national&nbsp;network&nbsp;and&nbsp;say&nbsp;there&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;gaps&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;coverage&nbsp;
 
                    because&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;freecycle&nbsp;groups&nbsp;there.’)&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    Groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;be&nbsp;"approved"&nbsp;-&nbsp;ALL&nbsp;groups&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;welcomed&nbsp;unless&nbsp;
 
                    their&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;clear&nbsp;reason&nbsp;why&nbsp;they&nbsp;should&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;or&nbsp;an&nbsp;appeal&nbsp;against&nbsp;them&nbsp;being&nbsp;listed.&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
                    If&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freecycle&nbsp;group&nbsp;is&nbsp;demonstrably&nbsp;not&nbsp;serving&nbsp;the&nbsp;area,&nbsp;then&nbsp;a&nbsp;Freegle&nbsp;group&nbsp;approval&nbsp;
 
                    should&nbsp;be&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;Interim&nbsp;group&nbsp;mandate.&nbsp;Waiting&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;different&nbsp;structure&nbsp;will&nbsp;take&nbsp;
 
                    too&nbsp;long&nbsp;
 
                    &nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
&nbsp;
 
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RESULTS TO STRUCTURE & START GROUP POLL WHICH CLOSED ON 20 NOVEMBER 2009 

 

Please find here the results to the Poll run on behalf of the Structure and Start Working Groups which closed at 11 pm on 20 November 2009. 

 

168 people cast votes.  (Please note there was a typo in my first email where I said that 166 people had cast votes.)  Two of those votes were discarded; one was from someone 

who was not an owner or moderator on a Freegle group and the other I was unable to verify due to no response from the group owner.  

Of the 166 people casting votes, not all answered every question.  Therefore, the percentage figure relates to the percentage of people casting a vote on that particular question, 

not the total number of voters.  You’ll also note that the percentage figures sometimes do not hit 100%.  This is what comes of rounding! 

 

Structure Group Questions 

1.  Should Freegle elect a representative body and delegate to it some decision making powers?  

No - All decisions should be made by a vote open to  all members following discussion on Central  22  13%  

Yes - We should have a fully empowered elected body which can take any decisions on our behalf and are  empowered to consult with Central as appropriate  16  10%  

Yes – An elected body should be empowered to take  some decisions - but with some decisions reserved for "general member" vote  126  76% 

None of the above  1  1%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  1  1% 

 

2.  Should the vote in Question 3 be 'No - all decisions should be made by a vote' - do you want

The present system of working groups with open membership to be continued with options brought  to Central for discussion and polling  97  85% 

None   8  7% 

Other  (Comments at Appendix 1)  9  8% 


3.  Should the vote in Question 3 be to elect an elected body with limited decision making powers, which of the following would you like to see as a model for how those decisions are shared?  

All such decision making powers should rest with  Central (ie.all moderators) until they are explicitly devolved to the elected body by general member vote  12  8% 

The elected body should be empowered to make decisions necessary to run the organisation but these decisions may be overturned by a poll or vote on Central.  31  20%  

Day to day decisions will be made by the elected body  but major matters (eg membership conditions, constitution, major policy changes and similar) should always be referred to general member vote  107  67%  

None of the above  4  3% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  5  3% 

 

4.'An elected body may wish to delegate what authority it is given in particular matters to individuals or groups. (eg devolving the screening of new groups 

'to a separate group, or  empowering a media group to make press releases without reference back, or appointing a p'articular person to oversee the website etc)     Do you feel:   

Yes, the elected body may devolve its responsibility and authority to other groups as it sees appropriate –  while reporting any such devolution to Central and remaining subject to later revision by whatever polls may take place on Central  103  63%  

All such devolutions and appointments should be referred to Central.  34  21%  

No all authority to act on our behalf should be kept with the elected body or Central  18  11%  

None of the above  4  3%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  4  3% 


'5. In some of the options offered in Question 6, it is envisaged that a poll or vote published on Central (open to all Freegle members to vote) should be the final 'authority 

'and over-ride any ot'her authority granted to an elected body, working groups or other option. Who can call for such a poll on the Central group? (NB this would also be the precondition for a vote of no  confidence in the elected body or any other office) 

Any single member can request a poll/vote on Central  25  15% 

Any group comprising 2% of Central membership  at the time of first stated formal objection can request a poll/vote on Central  14  8%  

Any group comprising 5% of Central members at  the time of first stated formal objection can request a poll/vote on Central  36  22%  

Any group comprising 10% of Central member at the time of first stated formal objection can request  a poll/vote on Central  56  35% 

Only working groups or the elected committee can request a poll on central  19  12%  

None of the above  1  1% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  11  7% 

 

6.  How many members of an elected body should there be (the agreed number would be calculated as the average of answers received, rounded up to the next 

odd number) 

3  1  1% 

5  13  8% 

6  6  4% 

7  37  24% 

8  14  9% 

9  19  12% 

10  19  12% 

11  11  7% 

12  12  8% 

13  7  5% 

15  8  5%

18  1  1% 

20  7  5%  

 

7.  How often do you think elections for members of an elected body should take place?  

Once a year  87  54% 

Once every 2 years  48  30%  

Once every 3 years  18  11%  

None of the above  2  1%   

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  7  4% 

 

'8.  How many terms of membership of an elected group (1-3 years depending on response to  Question 9) should a member be allowed to serve before t'hey 

are re-elected? 

NB IF you vote  for officers retaining their post for three years BUT ask that elections take place every year,  his would be implemented as 1/3rd of the 

members standing down and being re-elected  each year. In this scenario the first year 1/3 would be elected for 3 years. another third for 2  years and the final 

third for 3 years to ensure continuity.  

1 term  36  22%  

2 terms  40  25%  

3 terms  40  25%  

Unlimited  35  22%  

None of the above  1  1%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  9  6% 

 

9.  At the end of their term of membership of an elected body should existing members: 

 Be eligible to stand for re-election immediately  104  64% 

Be forced to "take a break" for one electoral period  13  8% 

Be allowed to serve 2 consecutive periods before being required to take a break  23  14% 

Be allowed to serve 3 consecutive periods before being required to take a break  16  10%  

None of the above  3  2%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  4  3% 


'10.  Depending on the working practices of an elected body, there will be a need for specific  'roles/officers within the Committee (Chairman or Facilitator, Secretary, Treasurer etc).  Do you think we should:

Run separate elections for specific roles/officers  46  29%  

Allow the elected body to choose their own role  holders/officers from their number  107  67% 

 None of the above  1  1% 

 Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  6  4% 

 

11.  If a vacancy arises due to a member resigning from the elected body should we: 

Allow the elected body to co-opt a replacement member to serve until the next scheduled elections  63  39%  

Ask the elected body to ask for a "by-election" for a replacement  83  51%  

Leave the vacancy open until the next scheduled elections  6  4%  

None of the above  1  1%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  9  6% 

 

12.   A quorum is the minimum number of voters an elected body would need for a decision. What should be the quorum of elected members (in post) that 

are required for a decision <span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" />(larger  percentages guarantee democracy - but smaller percentages mean work continues when  people are 

on holiday/sick/offline etc) 

NB depending on results of th'e question on how many  members an elected body should have (Question 6), th'is result would be adjusted in order to 

have whole numbers 

 25%  11  7% 

33.3%  20  12% 

50%  46  29% 

66.6%  41  26% 

75%  18  11% 

Allow the elected body to decide  19  12% 

None of the above  1  1% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  5  3% 

    

13.  At the end of this poll are you happy for the Structure Working Group and the Returning Officer to set up elections based on its results and run elections? 

Yes  123  76%  

Not yet - I would like the a proposed, detailed electoral  plan resulting from this poll to be brought back to  Central for further discussion before proceeding with  

any elections.  33  20%   

None of the above  1  1% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 1)  5  3% 

 

14.  In the previous poll a formal document which defines how the Freegle organisation operates was voted by 88% (190 votes) as being required. Are you happy for 

'the Structure W'orking  Group to retain the mandate, whatever the results of this poll, to prepare this written  document for Freegle nationally to be proposed in 

draft to Central? 

Yes  136  84%

No - an elected body should prepare the written Document  5  3%

No - it should be openly discussed on Central  17  11%

None of the above  1  1% 

Oher (Comments at Appendix 1)  3  2% 

  

Start Group Questions 

 

15.  The current procedure assumes that we do not need to consider IMOD run Freecycle groups, either Yahoo or My Freecycle when approving groups. Is this 

assumption correct? 

 No - we should be considering them when approving groups  20   13%  

Yes - We should not consider them when approving groups  123  77%  

None of the above  5  3%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  11  7%    


16.  Should we approve groups in areas partly or fully covered by locally-run Freecycle Yahoo groups? 

 No - we should never allow groups in areas with  a locally run Freecycle Yahoo group  13  8%  

Yes - we should consider groups in areas with a  locally run Freecycle Yahoo group  125  78%  

None of the above  3  2% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  20  12% 

   

17.  Should we approve groups in areas partly or fully covered by locally-run Freecycle MyFreecycle groups? 

 No - we should never allow groups in areas with a  locally run My Freecycle group  8  5%  

Yes - we should consider groups in areas with a locally run My Freecycle group  136  85%  

None of the above  2  1%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  15  9% 

 

18.  Until now we have been giving Freecycle groups time to consider moving over. When should that thinking time be over? 

 Now  32  20%  

1 month  30  18%  

3 months  39  24%  

6 months  22  14%  

1 year  8  5%  

None of the above  8  5%  

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  24  15%  

19.  When an application is received, should the Freecycle group/s in question be contacted and given one last chance to move? 
a)  Should the Freecycle group/s in question be contacted and given one last chance to move?   

Yes  124  79% 

 No  28  18% 

 None of the above  6  4% 


b)  If we give a notice period, how long should it be? 

 2 weeks  49  35% 

 4 weeks  73  53% 

 None of the above  17  12% 

 Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  21   

 

20.  It has been suggested that where there is an overlap in area between an existing Freecycle Group and a proposed Freegle group, we should not approve a new Freegle  group if the  existing Freecycle group has good relationships with nearby Freegle groups, but we should approve applications in areas where the Freecycle group  is never planning to move or is unfriendly. 

NB (please note - If this option gets a ‘yes’ result it would have to be considered further to decide exactly how this would be done and would need to wait for things like an appeals procedure to be in place before it was implemented.) 
No - We should allow new Freegle groups regardless of the local Freecycle group  98  61% 

Yes - We should have some way of deciding if they are friendly and not allow new groups in their area if they are.  51  32%  

None of the above  4  3% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  9  6% 


21.  Currently, an interim team is approving new groups, but only in areas without locally run Freecycle groups. This process will probably change in future as the 

structu'reof Freegle is established. Subject to the results of this poll, should the interim team be given the ma'ndate  to approve groups in areas 

''with locally run Freecycle groups 'or should we wait until the final  group approval process has been established? 

(please note, a ‘yes’ result for Question 22 will force an automatic ‘no’ result to this question) 

Yes - The Interim group should have the mandate to approve groups in areas with locally run Freecycle groups  101  63%

No - The interim group should not have the mandate to approve groups in areas with locally run Freecycle groups  41  26% 

None of the above  3  2% 

Other (Comments at Appendix 2)  15  9% 


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