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ForYouPage.Org (FYP) Governance Charter

1. Mission and Values

1.1 Mission

- ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is a youth-led social project dedicated to empowering grassroots youth advocacy and fostering individual and collective flourishing.

1.2 Core Values

- Authenticity, Agency, Compassion, Togetherness, Humor and Freedom

2. Organizational Structure

2.1 Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

     
  • - Composition: anonymous individuals under 25, cross country and culture, not associated directly with FYP works, open to public and selected based on integrity (with at least 5 reference letter)
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  • - Role:
   
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    • Provide moral campass, supervision, and recommendations on principle issues.
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    • - Contains veto power over operation team's decisions.
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    • - Contains approval power over FYP general partners.
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2.2 FYP Principle

     
  • - Elected annually by all members
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  • - Serves as a consistent point of leadership and ensures continuity
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2.3 FYP Core Operation Team

2.3.1 FYP Associates

    - Fully admitted members with voting power
    - Responsible for major decisions and strategy

2.3.2 FYP Assistants

    - Partially admitted members
    - Support Associates and contribute to initiatives without voting power

2.4 Operational Areas

     
  • - FYP Wiki
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  • - FYP Event
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  • - FYP Community
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3. Leadership and Management

3.1 General Managers

     
  • - Rotating leadership roles for specific projects or areas
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  • - 3-month term
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  • - Open to both Associates and Assistants
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3.2 Project Leadership

     
  • - Clear project leads assigned for all initiatives
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  • - Both Associates and Assistants eligible for project leadership roles
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4. Decision-Making Processes

4.1 Strategic Decisions

     
  • - Consensus voting among Associates
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  • - Input gathered from all members through Innovation Roundtables
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4.2 Operational Decisions

     
  • - Made by FYP Principle in consultation with relevant team members
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4.3 Project-Specific Decisions

     
  • - Led by current General Manager, Made by Project Lead
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  • - Consultation with project team members
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4.4 Innovation Roundtable

     
  • - Monthly meetings open to all members
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  • - Use of design thinking methodologies
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  • - Blind idea submission system
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  • - Rotating facilitation responsibilities
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5. Membership and Progression

5.1 FYP Assistant to Associate Pathway

5.1.1 Point System

  - Contributions tracked through transparent point system
  - 100 points required for Associate consideration

5.1.2 Skill Development

  - Proficiency required in at least two defined skill tracks

5.1.3 Evaluation

  - Quarterly self-reflection reports
  - Peer evaluations from Associates and fellow Assistants

5.1.4 Community Impact

  - Demonstration of tangible impact on FYP's mission required

5.1.5 Time Commitment

  - Minimum 2 months active involvement as Assistant

5.1.6 Review Process

  - Candidacy reviewed by Associate panel and FYP Principle
  - Final decision by consensus voting among all Associates

6. Operational Principles

6.1 Decentralization

     
  • - Emphasis on self-organization and peer-to-peer collaboration
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  • - Fluid roles allowing contribution across different areas
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6.2 Transparency

     
  • - Regular "State of FYP" meetings
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  • - Open forums for discussion and input
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6.3 Continuous Improvement

     
  • - Annual review of governance structure and processes
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  • - Adjustment based on organizational needs and feedback
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7. Conflict Resolution

7.1 Mediation

     
  • - Conflicts addressed through open dialogue and mediation
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  • - FYP Principle to facilitate if necessary
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7.2 Appeal Process

     
  • - Unresolved conflicts may be referred to Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board for recommendations
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8. Amendments

8.1 This Governance Charter may be amended through a consensus vote of all Associates, with input from all members gathered through Innovation Roundtables.

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