How We Embody Sovereignty
The Household Leadership Team
Each household within the Finding Camelot network operates under a horizontal power structure designed to balance responsibilities among members. The leadership team consists of three elected positions, filled by members in residence:
- Executive Homemaker (EH)
- Executive Earner (EE)
- Assistant Homemaker (AH)
Executive Homemaker
The Executive Homemaker is responsible for managing household scheduling, specifically overseeing the CareShareprogram. Members submit their unavailable hours at least one week in advance, and the EH prepares the schedule for distribution at the following weekly meeting.
EH Responsibilities:
- Maintaining an up-to-date rotational chore chart.
- Overseeing communication methods for task-specific needs.
- Managing the household shopping list and stock of essentials.
- Handling meal prep scheduling.
- Managing household finances according to the budget.
- Directing the interior aesthetic of common areas.
The EH has the authority to delegate tasks and create leadership roles as needed, subject to household vote.
Executive Earner
The Executive Earner is responsible for the financial stability of the household.
EE Responsibilities:
- Develops the Monthly Budget.
- Grants final approval for large household purchases
- Ensures all dues are deposited by the 5th of each month.
- Works with members to develop structured payment plans, if necessary
- Oversees the allocation of entrepreneurial resources.
In the future, the EE will handle the local Community Membership and Extended Household Memberships.
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Executive Earner 1.1, To Be Announced
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Assistant Homemaker
The Assistant Homemaker is responsible for the household’s external and social engagements.
AH Responsibilities:
- Managing the household social media presence.
- All event planning.
- Coordinating volunteer efforts for the seasonal kitchen gardens.
- Overseeing quality control for dependent chores.
- Provide appropriate guidance for the development of time management skills.
While immediate support for dependents falls to the designated childcare member of the day, the AH ensures oversight of dependent chore management.
Leadership Terms and Election Procedures
Each leadership position has an 18-month term, with staggered elections occurring every six months after the first year to maintain leadership continuity.
Election Process:
Pioneering Households: Upon occupation, the first leadership team is assigned by the founder of the Nonprofit Proper (NPP) based on their responses to the leadership questionnaire.
- After 6 months, the AH position will be up for evaluation and reelection.
- After 12 months, the EE position will be up for evaluation and reelection.
- After 18 months, the EH position will be up for evaluation and reelection.
- Following this, each position will continue its 18-month term, with elections occurring every 6 months for a single role at a time.
For new households, the board of the Non-Profit Proper (NPP) votes the first leadership team based on responses to the Leadership Questionnaire.
This assigned team serves for the first 6 months before beginning the standard staggered election cycle.
Additional Household Elections: If a household creates additional leadership roles, elections for these positions will occur in the middle of the primary election periods.
Our Grievance Resolution Process
Effective grievance resolution is vital for fostering harmony and mutual respect in communal living. At Finding Camelot, grievances are addressed through an inclusive, transparent, and restorative process that prioritizes communication, fairness, and accountability. We foster a culture where members feel empowered to voice concerns without fear of judgment or retaliation. Grievance resolution begins with open dialogue:
- Household Meetings: Weekly meetings serve as a forum for members to discuss issues, share perspectives, and collaboratively address conflicts.
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Household Homemaker: Each household elects a homemaker, if a member prefers privacy, they can bring their concern directly to this member for mediation. The homemaker facilitates grievance resolution by ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to express their perspective and guiding discussions toward constructive solutions.
Step 1: Addressing the Issue Informally
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Members are encouraged to discuss minor grievances directly with the involved parties to resolve misunderstandings or minor conflicts.
Step 2: Mediation by the Household Homemaker
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If the issue remains unresolved, the homemaker steps in to facilitate a structured discussion. They ensure that all parties listen to one another and work collaboratively toward a solution.
Step 3: Household Discussion
- When grievances can't be resolved through mediation, the matter is brought to the next household meeting for group discussion and resolution.
- For complex issues, the grievance may be referred to the joint deliberation of Property Leadership for tie-breaking or other necessary action.
Structure and Function of the Nonprofit Board
Each household sends one to three representatives from its leadership team to serve on the Board of Directors (Board) of the nonprofit. Board members must include at least one representative per household, ensuring equal representation.
Board Participation Process & Terms
- Every household leadership member represents their property as a Board member.
- Board members serve until they are no longer elected household leaders.
- Board members are required to attend one quarterly meeting per year.
- Every network property must be represented at every quarterly meeting.
- Board Leadership is chosen from the Board, by the Board.
- The first household leadership team automatically holds the leadership positions on the nonprofit Board.
Board Leadership Elections & Succession:
- Board Leadership Elections: Leadership positions are held until they are challenged at any quarterly board meeting by calling for a vote.
- Board Leadership Candidacy: Any Board member can be considered a candidate by participating in the candidate debate.
- Debate & Election: Once a vote is called, a candidate debate takes place at the next quarterly meeting, followed immediately by the election.
- Transition Period: If a household does not reelect a member to leadership, that individual must attend the next quarterly board meeting with their successor to ensure a smooth transition.
- Emergency Replacement: If a board leadership member is unable to fulfill their role, an emergency meeting is held within one week to elect a temporary replacement who will serve until the next scheduled election.
This ensures that the nonprofit remains member-driven, bridging the gap between daily operations and overarching organizational governance.
Network-Wide Decision-Making
All network members hold the equivalent of "shareholder status".
Annual General Membership Meeting: Open to everyone who has any kind of Finding Camelot membership.
Member Suggestions: All network members can submit requests for board consideration.
Voting on Proposals: Only household members have voting rights on network-wide policies.
