The Rules
As a member run club, here you can find all the boring but necessary documentation.
HSBNE Rules and Policies are in effect on site, and at any gathering using the HSBNE name to organise. If you're looking for meeting minutes, they are on our wiki.
New Members Guide
This is a digital version of the new members guide. The link above takes you to the latest version on Google Drive, but there's also a PDF.
Constitution
The HSBNE Constitution.
Policy Policy
How to change our Rules and Policy.
Code of Conduct
The code of conduct is a set of guidelines that outline an acceptable standard of behaviour and conduct of all HSBNE members and guests whether it be online, in a pub or at HSBNE.
Safe Space Policy
Our Safe Space policy describes the environment of inclusivity and safety that we wish to create for people from all walks of life. HSBNE aims to be an equitable hackerspace.
Dress and Presentation
How we expect everyone to present themselves when participating at HSBNE.
General Membership and Payments
This document clarifies the processes and rules around handling new memberships, payments, the admission/rejection of new memberships and terminating memberships.
Safety at HSBNE
Safety is important at HSBNE and it's hard to hack when injured. This outlines the group's safety expectations when you use the space.
Electrical Safety and Faults at HSBNE
Electrical safety is of particular concern and note at HSBNE. This policy outlines responsibilities and proceedures when there is unsafe electrical.
Chemicals at HSBNE
This outlines the requirements when dealing with potentially hazardous chemicals.
Site Modifications and Electrical Work
This policy details certain rules and procedures around making site modifications or performing electrical work.
Dings and Bans
Disagreements between members are inevitable. Through experience, HSBNE has provided this dispute resolution policy.
Storage at HSBNE
We have a number of places you can temporarily store your projects while working on them, this outlines the group's expectations when you use them.
Large Projects at HSBNE
If you want to work on something large at HSBNE, theres a process you must follow.
Teams at HSBNE
Teams are groups of members with a budget, plans and goals to progress some part of HSBNE.
Guests at HSBNE
Clarifications around having guests or non-members at HSBNE.
Ticketing System at HSBNE
HSBNE utilises a Ticket system to bring a fleeting sense of control amongst the Chaos. It is recommended you be aware of its usage
Borrowing the HSBNE Trailer
HSBNE has a small trailer for use by HSBNE members. This policy governs how it can be borrowed.
Other Policies
We have a number of other policies and guidelines within the group. These are typically the result of a meeting.
Assets
How we manage assets at HSBNE, including testing and tagging, asset registry, end of life etc.
Loaning Equipment
Lending HSBNE equipment to members.
Moderation
Moderation of HSBNE managed communication platforms.
Privileged Access
Documentation of process and expectations around providing access to restricted resources.
Alcohol & Drugs
Concerning the consumption of alcohol and drugs on site.