As written 21 July 2025

Article I.    Name, Purposes and Structure

1.1 Name

The name of the organization is Indivisible Santa Fe (hereinafter referred to as ISF)

1.2 Purpose

The purpose of Indivisible Santa Feis to come together to engage in issues vital to our community and our country.    Through activism, ISF’s goal is to build a diverse and inclusive community, improve the lives of fellow New Mexicans, and promote social and economic justice.    ISF will promote a progressive agenda in federal, state, and local governments, which may include resisting the current leaders in our branches of government.    We work to realize equitable policies and elect progressive leaders in Santa Fe, New Mexico and nationwide.

1.3 Meetings and Place of Business

ISF shall have regularly scheduled meetings, in a public location or by other publicly accessible means.    Meetings shall generally be open to the public but some meetings may be members only.    Meetings are currently held at the Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso Road, Santa Fe, NM, Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm.

Article II. Members

2.1 Eligibility

Membership shall be open to and inclusive of all interested individuals who subscribe to the purposes and goals of ISF, and who request a copy of the newsletter, regularly attend meetings and are actively involved in the events and meetings of the organization.

2.2 Inclusion and Nondiscrimination

ISF shall not discriminate based on a person’s identity, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, marital status, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identify, or any other factor unrelated to the purposes of ISF.

                                                       

2.3    If a member consistently disregards or ignores these organizational guidelines and other ISF written policies, the Steering Committee reserves the right to remove that member from receiving the newsletter and any other ISF channels of communication and to ask that member to refrain from attending meetings.

2.4 Steering Committee

The Steering Committee of    ISF is responsible for decision making and has been comprised of these positions and can change based on needs and membership skills:

         -Chair

         -Vice Chair

       -Secretary

       -Treasurer

The Steering Committee may also include Members-at-Large who are responsible for information collection and sharing.    Some examples may include the Technology Manager, Events Manager, Speaker/Program Manager and the New Mexico Indivisible Congress Liaison.

     

2.5    Selection and Resignation of Steering Committee Members

Leadership may periodically    present a slate of nominees to the membership for ratification.    A Steering Committee member may resign by delivering a written notice to the Steering Committee..The resignation is effective upon receipt of the notice unless the notice specifies a later date.    Vacant Steering Committee positions will be filled by the chairman in consultation with the remaining members of the Steering Committee.

2.6 Code of Civility

We expect Indivisible Santa Fe members and Steering Committee members to follow this code of civility at all times when representing ISF.    Violations of the Code may result in membership or Steering Committee    member suspension. A member may be expelled from a meeting by any Steering Committee member if it is determined by three Steering Committee members present at the meeting that the member misbehaving in a manner contrary to this Code of Civility.

                 1.    We do not discriminate against anyone, at any time for any reason, ever.

                  2.    We conduct ourselves with integrity at all times, developing trusting relationships with legislators, politicians, activists and all members of the community.

                 3.    We respect the privacy of our members and will not disclose personal information to anyone external to ISF without a member’s express permission

               4.    We will not tolerate harassment of others in any way.    Members and non-members will not be harassed.    We will maintain a civil and well-reasoned discourse at all times.

               5.    We will avoid conflicts of interest.    Conflicts of interest are those that might result or be perceived to result in personal gain in the name of ISF.    This will not be permitted.    This includes accepting gifts or entertainment of more than  a modest nature ($25.00).

               6.    We are committed to non-violent gatherings and events.    We will work to de-escalate tense situations and walk away when necessary.

Article III.    General Powers and Authority

3.1    Compensation and Reimbursement

No Steering Committee member or any other member shall receive compensation for services provided in support of ISF.

3.2 Fiscal Policies

The group’s financials are controlled by the designated Treasurer and consist of managing the TrueLink account with ActBlue, and the local bank checking account.    Financial reporting shall be monthly to ActBlue (digitally) before the 15th of the month and to the general membership by the 15th of the month.

3.3    Changes to these guidelines

The Steering Committee will annually review this and other documents.    The Steering Committee will consider and decide upon changes to    these organizational guidelines or on its own craft amendments and changes.