added membership classes and sociocracy
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@@ -18,15 +18,21 @@ PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD NOT CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS MEMORANDUM AS LEG
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This Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (the "Agreement") supersedes and replaces in its entirety that certain Operating Agreement of Turnkey Network Systems LLC dated [ORIGINAL DATE] (the "Prior Agreement").
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### Section 1.2 - Purpose of Amendment and Restatement
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The Member desires to amend and restate the Prior Agreement to:
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- implement mandatory service provider requirements,
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- establish the governance structure under the TSYS Group Board of Directors.
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- establish the authority for the creation of operating entities series
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- establish the authority for the creation of asset holding, non operational (TDCMPS) entities series
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- establish the authority for the creation of Cell entities series
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- adopt sociocratic principles
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- eliminate capital interests and accounts of all members
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- replace capital accounts and interests with profit interests
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- establish profits interests within the fairshares model
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- establish a two class system for fairshares profits interests
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- reaffirm and reestablish the authority for the creation of operating entities series
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- establish the authority for the creation of asset holding, non operational entities series
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- establish the authority for the creation of subsidiary semi autonomous Cell entities series
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### Section 1.3 - Effect of Amendment and Restatement
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* Membership Interest: 100%
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* Distribution Rights: 100%
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## ARTICLE 4A - MEMBERSHIP INTEREST CLASSIFICATIONS
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### Section 4A.1 - Membership Interest Class Structure
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1. **Membership Interest Classes**:
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- All membership interests in any series shall be divided into two classes:
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- Class A Membership Interests (“Regular Members”)
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- Class B Membership Interests (“Involuntary Members”)
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2. **Purpose of Classification**:
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- This class structure is established to protect the integrity of the Company and its series
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- The structure prevents members from being forced into unwanted business relationships with creditors, ex-spouses, or other parties who may acquire interests through involuntary transfers
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- This classification system ensures operational continuity and prevents dissolution or asset liquidation by involuntary members
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### Section 4A.2 - Class A Membership Interests (Regular Members)
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1. **Definition and Qualification**:
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- Class A Members are individuals or entities who have acquired their membership interests through:
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- Initial capital contributions
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- Voluntary transfers approved by the applicable governing body
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- Issuance of new membership interests with proper approval
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- Any other voluntary, approved method of acquisition
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2. **Rights and Privileges**:
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- Full voting rights on all matters requiring member approval
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- Right to participate in governance and decision-making
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- Right to serve on boards, committees, and in circles
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- Right to receive distributions as determined by the applicable series
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- Right to access books and records
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- Right to participate in meetings and consent processes
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- All other rights granted to members under this Agreement and applicable series agreements
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3. **Transfer Restrictions**:
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- Transfers of Class A interests shall be subject to approval requirements
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- Transfers may be subject to rights of first refusal
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- All transfers must comply with securities laws and this Agreement
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- Involuntary transfers shall result in automatic conversion to Class B interests
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### Section 4A.3 - Class B Membership Interests (Involuntary Members)
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1. **Definition and Classification**:
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- Class B Members are individuals or entities who have acquired their membership interests through:
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- Court judgments or executions upon judgments
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- Assignments of membership interests in satisfaction of a debt
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- Charging orders
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- Contested divorce proceedings
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- Bankruptcy proceedings
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- Any other involuntary transfer mechanism
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- Any Class A interest that is transferred through any of these mechanisms shall automatically convert to a Class B interest without further action required
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2. **Limited Rights**:
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- Right to receive notices of meetings
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- Right to attend meetings as observers only
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- Right to receive distributions if and when declared (economic rights only)
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- Right to receive financial reports and tax information necessary for tax reporting
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- Right to transfer the Class B interest subject to the same restrictions and automatic conversion rules
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3. **Restrictions and Limitations**:
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- No voting rights on any matter
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- No right to participate in management or operations
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- No right to serve on boards, committees, or in circles
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- No right to inspect books and records beyond financial reports
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- No right to initiate dissolution, liquidation, or asset sales
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- No right to force distributions
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- No right to participate in discussions at meetings
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- No right to approve or object to company actions
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### Section 4A.4 - Automatic Conversion Provisions
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1. **Conversion from Class A to Class B**:
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- Conversion shall occur automatically and immediately upon:
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- Service of a charging order
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- Entry of a judgment affecting the membership interest
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- Filing of divorce proceedings where the membership interest is contested
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- Assignment to a creditor
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- Bankruptcy filing
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- Any other event resulting in involuntary transfer
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2. **Documentation of Conversion**:
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- The Company Committee shall document the conversion in the electronic records
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- Notice of conversion shall be provided to the affected parties
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- New electronic certificates shall be issued reflecting the Class B status
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3. **No Conversion from Class B to Class A**:
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- Class B interests shall not be convertible back to Class A interests
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- The only method to regain Class A status is through a new, voluntary acquisition approved by the applicable governing body
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### Section 4A.5 - Transfer and Assignment Restrictions
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1. **Comprehensive Transfer Restrictions**:
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- All transfers, whether voluntary or involuntary, are subject to the restrictions in this Article
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- Any attempted transfer in violation of these restrictions shall be void
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- The Company and its series shall not recognize or record prohibited transfers
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2. **Permitted Transfers**:
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- Voluntary transfers may be permitted with proper approval
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- All transfers must comply with securities laws
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- Transfers to Class B status do not require approval but will result in the limitations described herein
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3. **Notice Requirements**:
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- Members must immediately notify the Company Committee of any:
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- Legal proceedings that may affect their membership interest
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- Bankruptcy filings
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- Divorce proceedings
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- Creditor claims against their membership interest
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- Any other event that could trigger conversion to Class B status
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### Section 4A.6 - Documentation and Certificates
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1. **Electronic Certificates**:
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- All membership interests shall be evidenced by electronic certificates
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- Certificates shall clearly indicate Class A or Class B status
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- Certificates shall contain appropriate restrictive legends
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- Certificates shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3.2
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2. **Certificate Requirements**:
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- Each certificate shall include:
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- Series identification
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- Class identification
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- Number of units represented
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- Holder identification
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- Issue date
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- Reference to governing agreements
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- Required securities law legends
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- Class B limitations (for Class B certificates)
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### Section 4A.7 - Implementation
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1. **Existing Membership Interests**:
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- All existing membership interests shall be classified as Class A interests unless conditions for Class B status already exist
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- Classification shall be determined by the Company Committee
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- Holders of existing membership interests shall be notified of classification
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- New certificates shall be issued reflecting classifications within 90 days
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2. **New Issuances**:
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- All new membership interests issued after the effective date of this Amendment shall be issued as Class A interests unless conditions for Class B status exist
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- No unclassified membership interests may be issued
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## ARTICLE 5 - COMPANY RESTRICTIONS
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### Section 5.1 - Company Membership and Prohibited Activities
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- Risk assessments
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- Material changes or events
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- Other information as required by the Board
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## Section 6A SOCIOCRATIC GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
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### Section 6A.1 - Sociocratic Principles
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The Company hereby adopts sociocratic governance principles to complement the existing governance structure. These principles shall be implemented as follows:
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1. **Circle Organization**:
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- The Company’s governance shall be organized into interconnected circles
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- Each circle shall have a defined domain of authority and responsibility
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- Circles shall be arranged in a hierarchical structure while maintaining semi-autonomous decision-making power
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- The TSYS Group Board and its committees shall function as the General Circle
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2. **Double-Linking**:
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- Each circle shall be linked to its parent circle by at least two members:
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- An Operational Leader appointed by the parent circle
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- A Circle Representative elected by the circle members
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- These links shall participate in the decision-making of both circles
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- Double-linking ensures bidirectional flow of information and authority
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3. **Consent-Based Decision-Making**:
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- Circle decisions shall be made by consent rather than majority vote
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- Consent exists when no circle member presents a reasoned, paramount objection
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- Objections must be based on risks to the circle’s ability to fulfill its aim
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- Consent does not require agreement or preference, only the absence of paramount objections
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4. **Sociocratic Elections**:
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- Circle roles shall be filled through a consent-based election process
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- Nominations and objections shall be discussed openly
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- Elections shall be conducted by consent
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### Section 6A.2 - Circle Structure
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1. **General Circle (TSYS Group Board)**:
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- Highest governance circle
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- Responsible for overall direction and policy
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- Includes representatives from each primary circle
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2. **Primary Circles**:
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- Company Committee Circle
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- Service Provider Circles:
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- Known Element Enterprises Circle
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- The Campus Trading Company Circle
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- Cell Series Circles:
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- Wyble Family Office Circle
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- Redwood Family Office Circle
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- Each series may establish its own circle structure
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3. **Subcircles**:
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- Each primary circle may establish subcircles for specific domains
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- Subcircles shall be double-linked to their parent circle
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- Subcircles shall have defined aims and domains
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### Section 6A.3 - Circle Operations
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1. **Circle Meetings**:
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- Shall include opening round, administrative matters, agenda items, and closing round
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- Shall be facilitated by a designated facilitator
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- Shall include a secretary who records decisions and maintains circle records
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- Meeting records shall comply with the electronic records requirements of Section 3.2
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2. **Circle Roles**:
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- Operational Leader: Appointed by parent circle, accountable for domain
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- Circle Representative: Elected by circle, represents circle in parent circle
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- Facilitator: Guides meeting process, ensures sociocratic principles are followed
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- Secretary: Records decisions, maintains records, monitors implementation
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3. **Decision Rights**:
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- Circles shall have authority to make decisions within their defined domain
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- Decisions shall be policy-based rather than case-by-case
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- Operational decisions within policy may be made by role-holders
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### Section 6A.4 - Integration with Existing Governance
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1. **Board and Committee Structure**:
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- The TSYS Group Board and its committees shall maintain their structure as defined in Article 6
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- These bodies shall integrate sociocratic principles into their operations
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2. **Decision Authority**:
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- Where conflict exists between sociocratic circle decisions and Board/Committee decisions, the Board/Committee decisions shall prevail
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- Circles must operate within the parameters established by this Agreement
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- Sociocratic governance does not override mandatory service provider or operational requirements
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## ARTICLE 7 - PERPETUAL EXISTENCE
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