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=Core Info=
*Name of person - Marshall Hilton
*Name of person - Marshall Hilton
*Timing of agreement - June 29 - August 31, extensible upon review
*Timing of agreement - June 29 - September 31, extensible upon review
*Deliverables and responsibilities - (on both sides
*Deliverables and responsibilities -  
*Fee (rate per hour/day/week/month and how many hours/weeks/days/months)  
*Fee (rate per hour/day/week/month and how many hours/weeks/days/months) - $2000 flat per month, minimum of 40 hours per week
Paid how often (we would prefer not more often than monthly)
*Paid how often (we would prefer not more often than monthly)
The code of conduct you mentioned
*The code of conduct you mentioned - [[Factor e Farm General Guidelines]], [[Factor_e_Farm_Roles_and_Responsibilities]], [[Workshop Guidelines]], and [[Ubuntu_Code_of_Conduct]]
The job description when you have it, but send the other things in the mean time
*The job description when you have it, but send the other things in the mean time
Timing of agreement
 
Deliverables and responsibilities
=Responsibilities=
Fee (rate per hour/day/week/month and how many hours/weeks/days/months)
 
Paid how often (we would prefer not more often than monthly)
*Duties: Project Management towards Distributive Enterprise Development of the CEB Press to a Replicable Enterprise Clearing $20k/month.
The code of conduct you mentioned
Goal: 8 people take 1 day to build a CEB Machine – 64-96 human hours
The job description when you have it, but send the other things in the mean time
*Definition of done is: Fab drawings available, complete and detailed fab procedure documented, and all necessary tooling and infrastructure is defined and implemented. 8 people are trained. Such that the next step is one machine order, and production takes 1 day. All steps are documented carefully, and proven, for duration of fabrication – such that the 1 day production run is documented on paper. Careful notes on sourcing time are taken, and sourcing time takes 2-4 hours from a clear list of parts. Delivery of reliable sourcing is critical. Cost structure documented.
*All attention in good faithshould be taken to make the above happen, but it is clearly understood that there are practical or structural reasons why the above is not possible, that is ok.
ARTICLE 2. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
*Structural reasons or practical reasons for impossibility of above will be explored to determine what nearest feasible objective is possible.
*One week vacation during July
Section 2.1.        At-Will Employment. Employer hereby employs Employee and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer on an at-will basis, with both Employer and Employee able to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. This at-will status can only be changed by a writing signed by the Founding Director.
*Full time commitment - During the term of this Agreement, you shall not, without Open Source Ecology’s prior written consent, render any services to others for compensation or engage or participate, actively or passively, in any other business activities that would interfere with the performance of your duties hereunder or compete with Open Source Ecology’s business.
   
 
   
4.1 Independent contractor. Open Source Ecology shall pay as set forth in the job description attached as EXHIBIT A.
ARTICLE 2. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
4.2 Reimbursement of Expenses. You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses paid or incurred by you in the performance of your duties. You shall provide Open Source Ecology with original receipts for such expenses.  
 
Section 2.1.       General Job Responsibilities. Employee is being hired for the position of Product Manager for the Employer. Employee shall report directly to the Product Director. In that capacity, Employee shall do and perform the following services:
At-Will Employment. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice at any time for any reason or for no reason. This Agreement is intended to be and shall be deemed to be an at-will employment Agreement and does not constitute a guarantee of continuing employment for any term.
 
·        Take responsible charge of bringing Compressed Earth Brick Press (CEB) to a replicable enterprise.
Authorization to Work. Because of federal regulations adopted in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will need to present documentation demonstrating that you have authorization to work in the United States.
·        Takes responsible charge of bringing flash mob platform to functional deployment
 
·        Produces strategic plan and timeline for reaching goals
Further Assurances. Each party shall perform any and all further acts and execute and deliver any documents that are reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
·        Updates timeline as conditions change
 
·        Identifies and requests resources required to carry out plan in accordance with schedule
Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted by this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when delivered personally or by facsimile, air courier, certified mail (return receipt requested), postage and fees prepaid, to the party at the address indicated in the signature block or at such other address as a party may request in writing.
·        Ensures blogging of progress occurs on a daily basis on wiki
 
·        Collaborates with video documenter to Videoblog progress on a weekly basis at a minimum
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, as such laws are applied to agreements between residents of California to be performed entirely within the State of Missouri.
·        Reviews and revises extreme manufacturing steps as appropriate
 
·        Develops and maintains an actions log
Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written agreements and all prior or contemporaneous oral Agreements and understandings, expressed or implied.
·        Develops and maintains a network of related projects and individuals who could support Employer
 
·        Secures work commitments
Written Modification and Waiver. No modification to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights, shall be effective unless assented to in writing by the party to be charged, and the waiver of any breach or default shall not constitute a waiver of any other right or any subsequent breach or default.
·        Supports workers to meet commitments
 
·        Other services Employer requires for which Employee is qualified
Assignment. This Agreement is personal in nature, and neither of the parties shall, without the consent of the other, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement, except that Open Source Ecology may assign or transfer this Agreement to a successor of Open Source Ecology’s business, in the event of the transfer or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Open Source Ecology’s business, or to a subsidiary, provided that in the case of any assignment or transfer under the terms of this Section, this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successor of Open Source Ecology’s business, and the successor of Open Source Ecology’s business shall discharge and perform all of the obligations of Open Source Ecology under this Agreement.
 
Section 2.2.        Devotion to Employer’s Business.  With the exception of 20 hours of work per week within which Employee may perform work for Arup North America Limited, Employee shall devote the remainder of his professional time, attention, best efforts, energy and skill to the business of Employer during the term of his employment necessary to effectively and efficiently execute all job responsibilities set forth in Section 2.1. Employee may devote time and attention to other activities that do not compete with Employer or interfere with Employee’s obligations, duties and responsibilities to Employer hereunder.
Severability. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provisions enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the extent the economic benefits conferred upon the parties by this Agreement remain substantially unimpaired.
   
 
ARTICLE 3. OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYER
Arbitration of Disputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.
 
Section 3.1.       General Description. Employer shall provide Employee with the compensation, incentives, benefits, and business expense reimbursement specified elsewhere in this agreement.
We look forward to your arrival and what we hope will be the start of a mutually satisfying work relationship.
 
Section 3.2.       Office and Staff. Employer shall provide Employee with an office, office equipment, supplies, and other facilities and services, suitable to Employee’s position and adequate for the performance of his duties. Employee shall work primarily at Factor E Farm.
Sincerely,
Section 3.3.        Housing. Employer shall furnish Employee with adequate sleeping arrangements. The Employee is responsible for notifying Operations Director if sleeping accommodations are not adequate.
Section 3.4.       Kitchen. Employer shall furnish Employee with adequate kitchen facilities with which to prepare food and eat.. The Employee is responsible for notifying Operations Director if kitchen accommodations are not adequate.
ARTICLE 4. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE
Section 4.1.        Salary.
(a)        As compensation for the services to be rendered hereunder, Employee shall receive a salary at the rate of $2,000 per month, payable twice a month.
(b)        Employee may receive increases in salary as may be determined by Employer in its sole discretion. Nothing herein requires Employer to increase Employee’s salary at any time.
Section 4.2.        Tax Withholding. Employer shall have the right to deduct or withhold from the compensation due to Employee hereunder any and all sums required for federal income and Social Security taxes and all state or local taxes now applicable or that may be enacted and become applicable in the future.
ARTICLE 5. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES
Section 5.1.        Revenue Sharing. Employee shall share revenue with Open Source Ecology as a performance incentive. Employee shall receive 10% of revenue resulting from work or sales performed by Employee.
ARTICLE 6. BUSINESS EXPENSES
Section 6.1.        Reimbursement of Business Expenses.
(a)       Employer shall reimburse Employee for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Employee in connection with the business of Employer, including travel expenses, conditional on Employee receiving authorization from the Founding Director, prior to incurring such expense.
(b)        Each such expenditure shall be reimbursable only if Employee furnishes to Employer adequate records and other documentary evidence required by federal and state statutes and regulations issued by the appropriate taxing authorities for the substantiation of each such expenditure.
ARTICLE 7. RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT
Section 7.1.        Relocation Reimbursement
(a)    Employer shall reimburse Employee for transportation expenses required for relocation to Factor E Farm not to exceed $600. These expenses may include gasoline, airfare, associated checked baggage fees and lodging.
(b)    Each such expenditure shall be reimbursable only if Employee furnishes to Employer adequate records and other documentary evidence required by federal and state statutes and regulations issued by the appropriate taxing authorities for the substantiation of each such expenditure.
ARTICLE 8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 8.1.        Termination At Will. Employee’s employment hereunder is at will and may be terminated by either Employer or Employee at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
 
ARTICLE 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 9.1.        Entire Agreement. This agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of Employee by Employer and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that employment in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this agreement acknowledges that no representation, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this agreement shall be valid or binding on either party.
Section 9.2.        Amendment. This agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed or extended and the terms or covenants hereof may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by both parties as hereto, as in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving compliance.
Section 9.3.        Effect of Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.
Section 9.4.        Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Section 9.5.        Law Governing Agreement/Venue. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. Any legal action, suit, arbitration, or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be brought and maintained in the appropriate court or arbitrator located in and with jurisdiction over ?? County, Missouri and the parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction thereof.
Section 9.6.        Understanding Agreement. Employee has read and fully understands the points listed above and has agreed to adhere to all sections as presented. Employee has had an opportunity to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding the terms of this agreement.
Section 9.7.      Assignment. This agreement, and the Employee’s rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by the Employee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized officers or other authorized signatory, have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written. This agreement may be signed in counterparts and facsimile signatures are treated as original signatures.
“Employer”
“Employee”
Open Source Ecology
Open Source Ecology
   
   
By: Date: June 7th, 2012
Acknowledged, Accepted, and Agreed
   
   
   
   
Employee Signature_________________________________ Date ______________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
Exhibit A
 
/s/ Marcin Jabakowski
/s/ Marshall Hilton                             
By:  Marcin Jabakowski
By:  Marshall Hilton
Its:  Founding Director


Duration:  July 1 - September 31
Pay:  $2000 for full time, $1333 if you work 2/3 time
Independent contractor agreement with Shuttleworth Foundation is the formal status of your engagement.
Follows Factor e Farm Rules of Conduct
Duties: Project Management towards Distributive Enterprise Development of the CEB Press to a Replicable Enterprise Clearing $20k/month.
Goal:  8 people take 1 day to build a CEB Machine – 64-96 human hours
Timeline:  deliver above plan for September 31.
Definition of done is:  Fab drawings available, complete and detailed fab procedure documented, and all necessary tooling and infrastructure is defined and implemented. 8 people are trained. Such that the next step is one machine order, and production takes 1 day. All steps are documented carefully, and proven, for duration of fabrication – such that the 1 day production run is documented on paper. Careful notes on sourcing time are taken, and sourcing time takes 2-4 hours from a clear list of parts. Delivery of reliable sourcing is critical. Cost structure documented.
Option to renew contract on Sept. 31 if both parties are satisfied, and good faith severance if parties are not satisfied.
All attention should be taken to make the above happen, but it is clearly understood that there are practical or structural reasons why the above is not possible, that is ok.
Structural reasons or practical reasons for impossibility of above will be explored to determine what nearest feasible objective is possible.
   
   


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Latest revision as of 14:52, 19 June 2012

Core Info

Responsibilities

  • Duties: Project Management towards Distributive Enterprise Development of the CEB Press to a Replicable Enterprise Clearing $20k/month.

Goal: 8 people take 1 day to build a CEB Machine – 64-96 human hours

  • Definition of done is: Fab drawings available, complete and detailed fab procedure documented, and all necessary tooling and infrastructure is defined and implemented. 8 people are trained. Such that the next step is one machine order, and production takes 1 day. All steps are documented carefully, and proven, for duration of fabrication – such that the 1 day production run is documented on paper. Careful notes on sourcing time are taken, and sourcing time takes 2-4 hours from a clear list of parts. Delivery of reliable sourcing is critical. Cost structure documented.
  • All attention in good faithshould be taken to make the above happen, but it is clearly understood that there are practical or structural reasons why the above is not possible, that is ok.
  • Structural reasons or practical reasons for impossibility of above will be explored to determine what nearest feasible objective is possible.
  • One week vacation during July
  • Full time commitment - During the term of this Agreement, you shall not, without Open Source Ecology’s prior written consent, render any services to others for compensation or engage or participate, actively or passively, in any other business activities that would interfere with the performance of your duties hereunder or compete with Open Source Ecology’s business.

4.1 Independent contractor. Open Source Ecology shall pay as set forth in the job description attached as EXHIBIT A. 4.2 Reimbursement of Expenses. You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses paid or incurred by you in the performance of your duties. You shall provide Open Source Ecology with original receipts for such expenses.

At-Will Employment. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice at any time for any reason or for no reason. This Agreement is intended to be and shall be deemed to be an at-will employment Agreement and does not constitute a guarantee of continuing employment for any term.

Authorization to Work. Because of federal regulations adopted in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will need to present documentation demonstrating that you have authorization to work in the United States.

Further Assurances. Each party shall perform any and all further acts and execute and deliver any documents that are reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.

Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted by this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when delivered personally or by facsimile, air courier, certified mail (return receipt requested), postage and fees prepaid, to the party at the address indicated in the signature block or at such other address as a party may request in writing.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, as such laws are applied to agreements between residents of California to be performed entirely within the State of Missouri.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written agreements and all prior or contemporaneous oral Agreements and understandings, expressed or implied.

Written Modification and Waiver. No modification to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights, shall be effective unless assented to in writing by the party to be charged, and the waiver of any breach or default shall not constitute a waiver of any other right or any subsequent breach or default.

Assignment. This Agreement is personal in nature, and neither of the parties shall, without the consent of the other, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement, except that Open Source Ecology may assign or transfer this Agreement to a successor of Open Source Ecology’s business, in the event of the transfer or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Open Source Ecology’s business, or to a subsidiary, provided that in the case of any assignment or transfer under the terms of this Section, this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successor of Open Source Ecology’s business, and the successor of Open Source Ecology’s business shall discharge and perform all of the obligations of Open Source Ecology under this Agreement.

Severability. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provisions enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the extent the economic benefits conferred upon the parties by this Agreement remain substantially unimpaired.

Arbitration of Disputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.

We look forward to your arrival and what we hope will be the start of a mutually satisfying work relationship.

Sincerely, Open Source Ecology

By: Date: June 7th, 2012 Acknowledged, Accepted, and Agreed


Employee Signature_________________________________ Date ______________________


Exhibit A


Duration: July 1 - September 31 Pay: $2000 for full time, $1333 if you work 2/3 time Independent contractor agreement with Shuttleworth Foundation is the formal status of your engagement. Follows Factor e Farm Rules of Conduct Duties: Project Management towards Distributive Enterprise Development of the CEB Press to a Replicable Enterprise Clearing $20k/month. Goal: 8 people take 1 day to build a CEB Machine – 64-96 human hours Timeline: deliver above plan for September 31. Definition of done is: Fab drawings available, complete and detailed fab procedure documented, and all necessary tooling and infrastructure is defined and implemented. 8 people are trained. Such that the next step is one machine order, and production takes 1 day. All steps are documented carefully, and proven, for duration of fabrication – such that the 1 day production run is documented on paper. Careful notes on sourcing time are taken, and sourcing time takes 2-4 hours from a clear list of parts. Delivery of reliable sourcing is critical. Cost structure documented. Option to renew contract on Sept. 31 if both parties are satisfied, and good faith severance if parties are not satisfied. All attention should be taken to make the above happen, but it is clearly understood that there are practical or structural reasons why the above is not possible, that is ok. Structural reasons or practical reasons for impossibility of above will be explored to determine what nearest feasible objective is possible.

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