The Elder Scrolls Wiki:Moot

A Moot is a weekly meeting between users meant to efficiently discuss and vote on topics of importance. Every TesWikians  are invited to attend. Dont hesitate to voice your opinion, we like to have all opinions at the meetings.

Participation
The Moot is open to all users, but there are different circumstances in which one can do so. Chat Rules apply and interfering with Moot procedure is grounds for kicking. Those who wish to bring up a topic must sign their names on the Moot page on the week they want to attend. It is an obligation to attend after signing. Those who wish to participate in discuss of the proposals and vote on them do not have to sign their names but may join any time. There is a certain standard to be expected from all participants, first and foremost to not interrupt the Moot Leader or those presenting a topic. Your time to speak will come at different points. Below are specific positions and placements of those wishing to partake in the Moot.

The Moot Leader
'''Notice: This is not a position of authority that reigns supreme, merely an overseer of the Moot to ensure it runs smoothly, and it involves a lot of responsibility. There are criterias to fit and rules to follow. '''
 * The moot Leader currently is Emperor Jarjarkine.
 * 1) A Moot Leader is selected by a user volunteering themselves for the position during a specific meeting. The user must be an active member of the community and once they have their name down, the position is closed to others unless the name is removed. So it is a first come, first served basis we're working with.
 * 2)  A Moot Leader is required to speak at the Moot and must be present for the entire meeting. More on the details of their speaking later in PROCEDURE.
 * 3) A Moot Leader who is not up to standard is subject to removal by majority vote. Once removed, the responisibility will pass to the Co-Moot Leader, and if the same result occurs, a vote will be taken to decide the new Moot Leader to ensure things still run smoothly.
 * 4) The Moot Leader is barred from taking sides during a period of voting and must maintain complete neutrality.
 * 5) Co-Moot Leader--Like the Moot Leader, there are certain responsibilities one must adhere to, but unlike the Moot Leader, they are not required unless special circumstances dictate.
 * 6) Like the Moot Leader, anyone wishing to volunteer for the Co-Moot Leader position must sign up on the Moot page and is obligated to attend the entire meeting.
 * 7) The Co-Moot Leader is treated as an average user who can weigh in on topics when allowed to speak unless the current Moot Leader is removed. If this occurs during a consensus and the Co-Moot Leader has cast a vote, it will become void when the Moot Leader position passes to them.

Presenter

 * 1) As said before, they are obligated to attend the meeting and will speak in the order they are signed up. For example, if there are two spots open and 1) Bobby and 2) Robby--Bobby will go first and then Robby will go after.
 * 2) They are only allowed to speak when designated by the Moot Leader. They will give their opening statements and provide a brief explanation of their proposal along with any additional information they deem necessary. When finished, they will let everyone know, and the Moot Leader will ask the audience to have a period of discussion. Once a proper consensus is reached, the Moot Leader will ask that everyone be silent and allow the next presenter to go.
 * 3) The Presenter should be as clear and grammatically correct as possible. Respect for others is paramount. It is also recommended the proposal be told from a neutral perspective so the audience may draw their own conclusions without being first subjected to bias. The Presenter may discuss the topic with everyone else and cast a vote when designated by the Moot Leader. If the proposal goes on too long, the Moot Leader can call for a vote to end it to make room for others.

Spectator
The Average user that is watching the Moot but not proposing or volunteering as the Moot Leader.
 * Anyone can attend the Moot without signing their name but must wait until they are allowed to speak by the Moot Leader to give their opinion. All votes count, as do all opinions. Anyone who interrupts or creates tension will be removed by the Moot Leader.

Process

 * Opening Time: Moot Leader, Co-Moot Leader, and whoever is signed up to present should already be within the chat meeting at this time. Around 10 minutes should be given to let people have a chance to get in chat before the meeting begins.
 * Moot Leader Begins the meeting: Once everyone is satisfied with the number of audience members, the Moot leader will ask everyone to be silent and tells the first Presenter to give their topic.
 * The Presenter goes: The user will give their opening statements, present their case, and then rest their case.


 * The Moot Leader will call for a discussion: Once the Presenter is finished, the Moot Leader will thank him/her for presenting and ask those attending to discuss their ideas in a civil manner.
 * Discussion: Everyone will be able to get a say for the topic and if a sufficient number--more than half--seem to agree, the Moot Leader will call for a vote and tally the results. If the topic is highly controversial and, a separate consensus can be created.
 * Moot Leader ends the Discussion: After a decision is reached, the Moot Leader will call the next Presenter and rinse and repeat the same process until they are all gone. Once all discussions have been closed, the Moot Leader can end the meeting with a few closing statements.

How to Vote

 * 1) After a short discussion about the proposal, a vote is started by the Leader. When the leader will say: So, please, vote with: (yes) or (no) :
 * 2) (yes) — supports the proposal
 * 3) (no)— opposes the proposal
 * 4) withdraws  — withdraws your vote

Agenda
This is the agenda for topic discussions at the Moot. Everyone is welcome to add a topic to the list, which will be discussed and/or voted on by those present. Please keep in mind that should this list grow too long, some topics at the end of the list may be removed in the interest of time. Everyone is reminded that discussions on these topics should be reserved for the meeting and not discussed here.

Attendance
Only thoses who proposed a topic should sign up there. You may sign if you want but, it isn't required.

Log

 * 1) June 27, 2015 (Text) (Summary)