Collective Agency

Jul 12 '12

Author:

Alex Linsker

Mission and Purpose

A supportive and nurturing place to work alongside people doing work they’re passionate about and committed to.

History

Collective Agency is a representative democracy business located in Portland Oregon.

Alex Linsker, who started it June 15th 2011, was term-limited as the main community organizer; he transferred control on June 15th 2012 to Fitz Ryland, who was elected by members.

Specializations and activities

There are more than 50 members and growing, and many forms of civic engagement, from Lightning Talks to council and civics meetings, yoga to advice. There is a Constitution, a 2-house system, the right to make amendments, elections, and more.

Major projects and events

Funding

Revenue is from rent by members, and meetings by non-members.

Publications

Secondary Sources: see links from http://CollectiveAgency/press

Primary Sources: see the minutes from Council and Civics meetings [1] [2]

External Links

http://CollectiveAgency.co

Notes

Description:

Collective Agency is a representative democracy business located in Portland Oregon. Revenue is from rent by members. There are more than 50 members and growing, and many forms of civic engagement, from Lightning Talks to council and civics meetings, yoga to advice. There is a Constitution, a 2-house system, the right to make amendments, elections, and more. Alex Linsker, who started it June 15th 2011, was term-limited as the main community organizer; he transferred control on June 15th 2012 to Fitz Ryland, who was elected by members.