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Mutual aid pool

A pooled fund members contribute to and draw on for urgent needs, with rotating lot-chosen decision-makers and open accounts.

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11 # Mutual aid pool
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33 1. Contributions. Each member contributes {amount} per {period}, or another amount they choose, to {account or custodian}.
4−2. Requests. Any member may ask for help with {eligible needs}. Requests state the need and amount, not the reasons behind it.
5−3. Decisions. A committee of {number} members, chosen by lot and rotated every {term}, decides within {hours} hours. Members with a personal tie to a request step aside.
6−4. Limits. Grants are capped at {cap} per member per {cap period}. Larger needs go to the assembly.
7−5. Reserve. The pool keeps at least {number} months of expected grants in reserve.
8−6. Records. Every {report period} the pool publishes total income, grants and balance, without names of recipients.
9−7. Repayment. Grants are gifts; no repayment is expected.
4+2. Requests. Any member may ask for help with {eligible needs}. Requests state the need and amount only.
5+3. Decisions. A committee of {number} members, chosen by lot and rotated every {term}, decides within {hours} hours.
6+4. Emergencies. For {emergency definition}, any two committee members may release up to {emergency cap} at once; the committee reviews afterwards.
7+5. Limits and reserve. Grants are capped at {cap} per member per {cap period}; larger needs go to the assembly. Reserve: {number} months.
8+6. Appeal. A refused member may appeal to the assembly within {number} days.
9+7. Records. {report period} reports of income, grants and balance are open to all, without names of recipients.
10+8. Wind-down. If the pool closes, remaining funds go to {successor}.
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