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What are my rights?
To vote in any and all UCHA elections (if eligible under the Rulebook).
To understand and investigate all decisions made by UCHA governance.
To attend, make comments, and propose changes or initiatives (bring motions) in any public governance meeting.
To petition for a proposal to be voted on by the entire UCHA membership (referendum), including proposals to amend the UCHA bylaws.
To appeal any disciplinary or membership-status decisions made by Governance or the ED that may affect my rights, privileges, obligations, or status within UCHA (within the specified appeal period).
To run for a governance position during election periods (if eligibilty requirements are met).
To be protected from expulsion based on sex, race, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or political opinion.
To request a disability accommodation for my choreshift assignment or room selection.
Need help from social crew to put on a community event, party, or celebration?
Connect with the social crew chief to request their help using this form, and/or by emailing them social@ucha.coop. Take the opportunity to propose and organize the kinds of events you want to see here! Social crew can help provide personnell, equipment, supplies, speakers, security, potentially some funding, and more.
Got an idea you want governance or membership to discuss and/or vote on?
Presenting your proposal to the next board public meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the idea, get feedback, flesh out any gaps, and ask the board to vote on it. If the response from the board is unfavorable, or if you’d rather have the full membership vote on your idea as a referendum, you can also petition to start the initiative process. Find templates and examples below, and reach out to a governance officer if you have any questions.
Proposal:
Proposal template (File > Make a copy)
Petition:
Petition template (File > Make a copy)
What are my responsibilities?
To make sure my weekly choreshift and quarterly bathroom shifts are completed.
To make sure my fees and monthly rent statement are paid by established deadlines.
To maintain a presentable living space in my room, including making space available for roommates.
To have a cooperative attitude towards fellow members and staff at UCHA.
To be willing to participate in finding solutions to problems faced by UCHA.
To elect and conduct oversight of UCHA governance, including recalling officers who aren’t performing their duties .
To abide by the full membership contract, Bylaws, rulebook, and official policies at all times.**
To cooperate with all UCHA processes, summons (check your email!), room inspections, and membership requirements.
To follow all guest policies and remain accountable for my guests' conduct.
To follow official check-out procedures and fulfill outstanding obligations before leaving UCHA.
**UCHA may cancel your contract and terminate your Membership if you are found to be in violation of UCHA’s organizational documents, rulebook, or membership contract.
You are encouraged to utilize the anonymous UCHA whistleblower form to report sensitive issues related to waste, fraud or abuse by UCHA itself, by its leadership, or by others on its behalf.
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