Movement Charter/Options/en


Movement Charter Options by Detail Level
Sections of the recommendation Detail Level
1. Compass

High-level direction

2. Compass/Map

Somewhere in between

3. Map

Detailed actions

1. Values and principles

Lay the values, principles and policy basis

  • An outline with definitions for values and principles.
  • An outline with definitions for values and principles.
  • Suggestions for processes based on said values and principles.
  • An outline with definitions for values and principles.
  • State non-negotiable processes  based on said values and principles.
2. Roles and responsibilities

Lay the roles and responsibilities of entities…

  • Global Council
  • Regional and Thematic Hubs
  • Existing entities and decision-making bodies
  • High-level overview of each entity’s general responsibilities.
  • Relationships between each entity.
  • Overview of each entity’s responsibilities.
  • Relationships between each entity
  • Non-negotiable requirements for transparency and inclusiveness.
  • Detailed descriptions of governance roles of and power relations between different entities
  • Governance playbook that outlines the purpose, role and responsibilities, accountability, size, method of (s)election, for every entity.
3. Topical areas

Set requirements and criteria for decisions and processes for...

Maintaining safe collaborative environments

+ Defining how communities work together and are accountable to each other

+ Setting expectations for participation and the rights of participants

  • Commitment of the movement to maintain safe and collaborative environments
  • High level outline of the expectations for participation and the rights of participants
  • Definition of collaboration principles
  • Commitment of the movement to maintain safe and collaborative environments with general guidelines
  • Outline of the expectations for participation and the rights of participants
  • Definition of collaboration principles and suggestions for procedures
  • Detailed operating procedures to maintain safe and collaborative environments
  • Detailed description of the expectations for participation and the rights of participants
  • Definition of collaboration principles and detailed procedures
Ensuring revenue generation and distribution

+ Giving a common direction on how resources should be allocated with appropriate accountability mechanisms

  • An outline of responsibilities for revenue generation and resource allocation in the movement
  • General principles for eligibility for using and receiving movement funds
  • An outline of the responsibilities and general guidance for revenue generation and resource allocation in the movement
  • General principles and guidance for eligibility for using and receiving movement funds
  • An outline of the responsibilities and detailed procedures for revenue generation and resource allocation in the movement
  • General principles and detailed criteria for eligibility for using and receiving movement funds
Inclusion of underrepresented communities / future-proofing the Movement Charter Define the value of inclusiveness and reinforce the importance of running a future-resilient Movement Make concrete suggestions for what processes must be put in place for various types of Movement activity. Actions outlined are considered recommended but optional. Specific processes must be put in place for various types of Movement activity. Actions outlined are therefore considered mandatory. Determine the consequences and/or follow-up actions if inclusiveness procedures are not implemented.