# Decision-making process

Any KCR member can submit a proposal for adoption. 

#### For each proposal:

* A [Loomio](/handbook/getting-started/tools.md#loomio) poll is created. The Loomio poll is where the voting takes place.
* A [Twist ](/handbook/getting-started/tools.md#twist)thread is created. The Twist thread is used for discussion and for ensuring that everyone is aware that a decision is up for a vote. No voting takes place on Twist.
* KCR members who have access to technology inform their comrades that a decision is being made, particularly those who do not have access to technology. Those can vote by proxy.

#### Voting process:

* We use Gradients of Agreement. This means that for each proposal, KCR members have the option of voting:
  * Wholehearted endorsement ("I really like it")
  * Agreement with a minor point of contention ("Not perfect but it's good enough")
  * Support with reservations ("I can live with it")
  * Abstain ("This issue does not affect me")
  * More discussion needed ("I don't understand the issue well enough yet")
  * Don't like but will support ("It's not great but I don't want to hold up the group")
  * Serious disagreement ("I'm not on board with this, don't count on me")
  * Veto ("I block this proposal")
* All voting is anonymous.
* Vote results are hidden until the poll is closed.

#### Low-stake vs high-stake decisions

While all decisions are made using Gradients of Agreement, the process is different for low-stake and for high-stake decisions. 

#### On deciding whether a decision is low-stake or high-stake

If any one of the following questions is answered with “yes”, the decision is high-stake:

* Will all of KCR members be directly affected by the decision (meetings, processes and procedures, etc)?
* Is the decision related to the organization’s identity, goals, governance, or methods?
* Will the outcome affect our brand, public image, or reputation?
* Is the decision regarding orgs that we partner with?
* Could the outcome of the decision result in a lawsuit or potential retaliation (including violent) against a person in the org or the org?

#### Process for high-stake decisions

* The decision must be put to a vote by all KCR member (rather than a team).
* The time frame for voting is 8 days.
* If after 8 days, any member who feels like more time is needed can make an extension request. The first extension request is automatically granted for 2 days. Additional requests need to be voted on.  

#### Process for time-sensitive decisions

If the following question is answered with “yes”, the decision is considered urgent:

* Is there a short time frame for the decision to be made and executed (deadline, imminent threat to someone’s safety, etc)?

If the answer is yes and a decision is deemed time-sensitive:

* A time frame needs to be agreed on based on the decision and timeline.
* Any extension request needs to be voted, on Loomio.


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