Machine Access

This is a draft, un-approved nearly-stream-of-conciousness document which in no way currently reflects the views of MakeICT, its board, or its members - John

MakeICT Section Organization

• Equipment at MakeICT will be housed by section (wood shop, metal shop, pottery) etc.
• Each section will be maintained by a Benevolent Dictator. The Benevolent Dictator takes ownership and responsibility for the culture, and usage of the section and its equipment.
• Benevolent Dictators are appointed by the MakeICT board. There are no terms for serving.
• The Benevolent Dictator can appoint his/her own team to help maintain the culture of the section he or she maintains. Organization, function, documentation, formality, etc. is up to the team and Dictator.
• When initially setting up a section, the Dictator and his/her team are asked to prepare a rough estimate of equipment and needed budget for initial launch. The method and final submission they prepare for the MakeICT board is up to them. One possibility is to come up with 3 budgets for consideration: excellent, OK, and Slumming It.
• Since it is expected that the Dictator and team have thoroughly researched their proposal, minimal discussion and a quick approval is anticipated upon submission to the MakeICT board.
• Once the MakeICT board approves the budget for section launch, MakeICT members are then asked to vote on it. (I'd be interested in brainstorming if this is necessary/helpful, but I put it in to be consistent with our current purchasing system - John).

Equipment Usage

• Equipment in each section will be categorized as either Category 1 or Category 2, as determined and documented by the Benevelent Dictator and his/her team.
• Category 1 equipment includes hand tools, as well as consumer-end power and CNC tools
• Category 2 equipment is intended for professional precision work. These tools are typically expensive, fragile, and require a high skill level to use safely.
• When joining MakeICT, all members will sign a waiver releasing MakeICT from responsibility if an accident were to happen or somebody is harmed due to equipment malfunction, negligence or misuse of equipment on the premises.
• Category 1 equipment is intended for general-purpose use; access to this equipment is open to all members.

To be continued - John