Transparency
Trust has to be earned in public.
Introduction
The Functionalists should model the kind of civic culture it wants to see: clear funding, clear decisions, intellectual honesty, and correction when we get something wrong.
Current Status
The Functionalists currently operate as an early independent civic project. Formal legal structure, financial reporting, and governance processes will be added as the project grows.
Funding
| Source | Amount | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founder/organizer support | TBD | TBD | Initial setup costs |
Expenses
| Category | Amount | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website hosting | TBD | TBD | |
| Design/tools | TBD | TBD | |
| Events | TBD | TBD | |
| Research | TBD | TBD | |
| Legal/entity setup | TBD | TBD | |
| Outreach | TBD | TBD |
Corrections Policy
If we publish something inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, we will correct it clearly and preserve a note explaining what changed.
Conflicts Of Interest
Any major donor, paid sponsor, organizational affiliation, or personal financial interest relevant to our policy work should be disclosed here.
Open Questions
- What legal structure should this project adopt?
- What is the best governance model for members?
- How should local chapters be formed?
- How should we evaluate candidates or ballot measures?
- What data should we publish regularly?