Community Assembly of the British Isles

Community Assembly Framework

A framework based on communities located across the British Isles as a basis for expanding Community Assemblies into a worldwide network in association with our parallel network, Assemblies of the World.

For an explanation of the current structure of the Community Assembly of the British Isles (CABI) framework, we always start with the most important first and these are our Members joined together and underpinned by our collective vision to realise a beautiful way of life on planet Earth for all people according to Natural Law whereby:

1. The potential of every individual is maximised to pursue their conscience which dictates right from wrong.
   
   
2. Our conscience is our inter-connectedness to every other creation and is achieved initially by creating a structure which connects every individual to the best available knowledge.
   
   
3. Each individual is enabled and supported to fulfil their obligations to one another and to future generations.
   
   
4. It is ensured that each individual minimises harm caused to any other creation.
   
   
5. Each individual agrees, when becoming a member of a community, to how they will interact in all their affairs (creating duties, rights and obligations between every individual to one another by consent).
   
   
6. The acceptance of each individual's point of view in respect of their rights has to have a 51 percent majority by each relative collective in order to be accepted as a core principle. If 51 percent of the people reject the proposed principle, then it can be restricted.
   
   This is the method of decision-making as defined by Natural Law whereby 51 percent is the majority average. Each decision needs to be thought through carefully so that if, for example, 51 percent of a community decide that  flip-flops should be worn all year round, what happens to the 49 percent who have poor circulation in their feet? To force the 49 percent to follow the new rule has a potential to cause harm and so it is not enforceable. The 51 percent rule can only apply where there is no known chance of harm.
   
   
7. The decision-making principle is also used to settle disputes between individuals and groups. This is where rationality is determined by evidence that supports the best understanding as to what is true at any point in time in order for society to be able to impose its will upon any individual. This ensures that the best available knowledge is being applied by every individual to minimise harm to others.
   
   
8. The rules of interaction and dispute resolution must be ratified at all times by at least 51 percent of the members or the group, and only relates to the duties, rights and obligations within the span of the 51 percent majority.
   
   
9. Society has no obligation to any individual beyond upholding the rule of Natural Law. The best application of the Creator's resources under our collective lawful control is that we must do all within our power to ensure that each individual has the resources to provide for themselves:
   
   
10. Shelter from the environment
11. Ability to grow organic food
12. Access to clean transportable water
13. Access to clean fresh air
14. Access to health care and support
15. Access to knowledge and education
16. Security and safety
17. Care and wellbeing

10. The law is simple - an individual must provide remedy for any harm they knowingly cause. If the harm is caused  because the individual has deliberately and consciously chosen to ignore humanity's best available remedy then it can be considered that they are no longer a part of that society.

The only remedy society can impose upon such an individual is to exclude them from the community, making sure they have somewhere to go or have land allocated for their shelter, food, clean water and air as a minimum. The point is that in such cases an individual is in breach of their bond with others which they consented to when joining the community in the first place.

Flow of Information (KNOWLEDGE)

Community Assembly Facilitators provide a direct link to and from the people through our communication network.

Facilitators are an integral part of the whole who maintain a continuous flow of knowledge, information, enquiries and community news to and from Members of the Community Assembly of the British Isles (CABI) and Assemblies of the World (AOW).

Through our Facilitatoars, Community Assemblies convey their voice and wishes as we the people.

Structure and Function (PURPOSE)

To form a local Community Assembly requires three or more Members as Faciliators to accept responsibility for relaying information to and from the Community Assembly of the British Isles (CABI), and their Regional Assembly or Metropolitan Assemblies. This creates knowledge-flow based on a two-way flow of information.

This task requires dedication from Facilitators who work as a team on behalf of everyone in the community. As these roles are voluntary, it is important to ensure that when someone wants to move on, their duties are taken over by a new Facilitator willing to take their place on the team. 

Member Services and Framework (DELIVERY)

We have developed a range of essential services that will represent an infrastructure for our parallel society whereby our needs are met through our own undertaking and in cooperation with each other.

Community Assembly Hubs

These are Community Assemblies that have progressed to the stage where they are helping to create and support other assemblies in their area or region. Members and Facilitators meet up at various locations depending on what best suits everyone at any point in time. This allows new Members to learn about CABI from more experienced Members and to receive anyu support needed for them to set up their own assemblies.

Community Peace Service

The Community Peace Service is a voluntary group of trained Community Peace Keepers and Community Peace Constables who work in their communities and all over the British isles for Members. Following indepth training in arbitration and communicating with the public and external agents, a warranted ID card is issued together with a high quality uniform, beret, badge and pearl epaulettes.

Community Health Initiative

The Community Health Initiative (CHI) was founded to create a network of accredited and recommended healing services for Members across the British Isles. This leading-edge and cooperative initiative brings together the knowledge, expertise and remedies needed for us to protect our health and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle in harmony with Nature. 

Health Directory & Emergency Health Fund

Our Community Health Emergency Fund provides support for health seekers in need who either pay for treatments and require help with paying for remedies, for health seekers who can pay only expenses and remedies or for health seekers in need (via this Emergency Fund). Funds are provided mainly through the generosity of donations.

Future Services

Community Assembly Hubs (premises) will be central locations to provides services for local Community Assemblies with premises, facilities and land where Members can provide support for their local community. Community Assembly Hubs will be recognised as caring, learning and motivating environments dedicated to organic health, natural healing, spiritual practice, home schooling and project-based learning.

Community Assembly Framework (ADMINISTRATION)

Our Community Assembly Framework provides a starting point which we are working on together and developing over time. All our overheads and administration costs are provided by volunteer Members with some specific costs paid for by donations. Ultimately, it will come down to strength in numbers when all our Members choose to engage in our shared vision and take part in the voting system so that we can make decisions quickly and efficiently for the benefit of all.

Information is passed between CABI and other countries through the Assemblies of the World (AOW) and the Aurora Network. This ensures our knowledge-flow is worldwide. In this way, CABI, AOW and the Aurora Network wis a source of inspiration and support for everyone.

Our Framework provides a structure which allows for freedom of choice according to Natural Law when we all take responsibility for ourselves and our actions. Our central team provides administrative support and neutrality thereby bridging the gap between individual freedoms, liberties, natural rights and the needs of our Members.

Secondary to this is the process of dispute resolution, if and when disputes occur.

The reason for this being the responsibility of CABI is that some disputes could be territorial and CABI will be responsible for distribution and acceptance of information to and from the rest of the world (see below). 

Overriding Premise

Within our consented behaviour under the rule of Natural Law, we are free to choose how we want to interact and how we want to live together in peace and harmony. Each Member has consented to the respective duties, rights and obligations of the larger membership as ratified by the 51 percent majority vote of any given group or area.

The main role of the central volunteer team at CABI is to implement structures and maintain administrative processes that are designed to ensure accountability, transparency, responsiveness, the rule of Natural Law, stability, fairness, inclusiveness, empowerment and broad-based participation on behalf of our Members.

Local Levels

Small towns, villages and hamlets

Community Assembly of [name of town/village/hamlet]

3 or more Facilitators (Members of CABI)

Group Directory - Main page listing & Community Assembly profile

Trade Directory - Members of CABI

Area Levels

Named locations and areas spanning one or more boudaries

Community Assembly of [name of area]

3 or more Facilitators (Members of CABI)

Group Directory - Main page listing & Community Assembly profile

Trade Directory - Members of CABI

Metropolitan Levels

Cities and Inner Cities

Community Assembly of [name of city]

3 or more Faciitators (Members of CABI)

Group Directory - Main page listing & Community Assembly profile

Trade Directory - Members of CABI

Regional Assemblies

Named County, Island or Inner Country (eg, Yorkshire, Cornwall)

Community Assembly of [name of country/island/inner country]

3 or more Facilitators (Members of CABI)

Group Directory - Main page listing & Community Assembly profile

Trade Directory - Members of CABI

British Isles Assembly

ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION & SERVICES

Community Assembly of the British Isles (CABI)

1 x Emissary (Member of CABI)

Assemblies of the World

COMMUNICATION & SERVICES

Assemblies of the World (AOW)

1 x Emissary (Member of CABI)