The following are the nine principals that guide our General Assemblies.
For clarification:
- Stack refers to the order in which people speak.
- A facilitator fills the role of keeping the assemblies running in a smooth and structured fashion.
All decisions (that affect the whole) are made by the general assembly. Working groups focus proposals to bring to general assembly and coordinate the work.
Yelling really loud does not put you on stack. Come to the front and get on stack if you have a proposal or announcement. Never repeat what someone else already said.
Assembly time is precious. Think three times before you speak. Ask yourself, “Does this really help the assembly make a better decision?”
Nothing is more precious than the thoughts of the quiet. Nothing is more precious than the words of the silenced. Speak up! Please! Especially when it’s really hard.
Facilitators make space and move the process. Facilitators never present content or represent someone else’s thoughts. The assembly is responsible for keeping the facilitators in line.
The assembly is responsible for signing to the facilitators. If the assembly doesn’t sign, the facilitator doesn’t have anything to facilitate.
No one else can speak for you. That is why we need you here!
We are an egalitarian organization.
We agree to be transparent, especially regarding issues of social conditioning.
The original written version of the Nine Principles, as displayed in Occupation Park's media center.
