Charter Template
Community Charter Template
Section titled “Community Charter Template”Copy and adapt this template for your Junto group. Delete sections that don’t apply; add sections your community needs.
[Your Community Name] Charter
Section titled “[Your Community Name] Charter”Mission
Section titled “Mission”[One paragraph: Who is this for, what problem does it solve, what makes it different?]
Values
Section titled “Values”[3-5 observable behaviors that define your culture. Be specific.]
- [Value name] — [Observable behavior]
- [Value name] — [Observable behavior]
- [Value name] — [Observable behavior]
Membership
Section titled “Membership”Who can join: [Criteria — profession, interest, geography, invitation-only?]
How to join: [Process — personal invitation, application, vouching?]
Expectations:
- Attend at least [X]% of meetings
- Participate actively (not just observe)
- Follow the code of conduct
- Contribute to the community (wiki, facilitation, presentations)
Leaving: Members may leave at any time with no explanation required. Extended inactivity ([X] meetings missed without notice) results in transition to inactive status.
Governance
Section titled “Governance”Decision-making model: [Consensus / Consent / Elected council / Benevolent dictator]
Roles:
- Facilitator (rotates [weekly/monthly]) — Leads meetings, manages time
- Note-taker (rotates) — Captures key points and action items
- [Other roles as needed]
Meetings
Section titled “Meetings”Frequency: [Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly] Duration: [60 / 90 / 120 minutes] Format: [In-person / Virtual / Hybrid] Platform: [Zoom / Jitsi / In-person location]
Standard agenda: [Link to your meeting format or reference the JuntoGroups template]
Confidentiality
Section titled “Confidentiality”This community operates under the Chatham House Rule: Participants may use information from discussions, but may not reveal who said what.
Code of Conduct
Section titled “Code of Conduct”[Reference your community’s code of conduct, or use the JuntoGroups Code of Conduct as a starting point.]
Amendments
Section titled “Amendments”This charter may be amended by [consensus / majority vote / proposal + 1-week comment period]. Proposed changes must be shared with all members at least [X days] before a decision.
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