<div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><Wearing my ISOC Nigeria Bylaw Review Committee Chair hat></div><div dir="auto"><br></div>Hello,<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Thanks for sharing this, we are currently reviewing our Bylaw for the Nigeria chapter and this document may come handy to members of our chapter.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Can I know if this is a final/public document hence can be shared with our chapter members?<br><br>Regards<br><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Sent from my mobile<br>Kindly excuse brevity and typos</div></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Jul 31, 2017 11:07 AM, "Joyce Dogniez" <<a href="mailto:dogniez@isoc.org">dogniez@isoc.org</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Chapter Leaders,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Internet Society Chapters are a very important part of our organization. They act as a local presence globally to advance and represent ISOCs mission, vision and principles. They are a crucial
vehicle for ISOC to drive the local advocacy efforts as well as implement activities and actions at local level.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">To be able to do this it is important that Chapters are well structured, well governed, functional and that there is a clear definition of the role of Chapters.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Since 2013 we have continued to strengthen our relationship with our Chapters and are working with them to improve on a number of areas through:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">The introduction of standardized Charter agreements to clarify the role of and the support of Chapters <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">The introduction of minimum standards and a Chapter Performance Evaluation to identify and support areas of improvement <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">The increase of financial and other support for Chapters<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">With the increased financial support to our Chapters we also have an increased responsibility and accountability towards our community. It is the responsibility of Internet Society’s leadership
to manage its funds in a responsible and transparent manner. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">This implies that the legal relationship between Internet Society and its Chapters needs to be well defined. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">As you all have seen Internet Society launched a new brand identity over the last months, with a new logo, new font, new colours, a different tone of voice, etc. Some of you have already been
implementing this. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">As the local voices of the Internet Society, it is important that our Chapters carry that same image and message. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">For all these reasons, we are introducing a revised Chapter Charter that:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the relationship between Internet Society and its Chapters, including external communications guidelines<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the expectations (minimum criteria, governance structure and support) for both parties<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the expectations in terms of Internet related positions taken by Chapters<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the use of the Internet Society Brand and use of Intellectual Property<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the terms and accountability for funding provided by Internet Society<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Clarifies the terms of termination of a Chapter<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Reduces the liability in case of abuse or misuse of funding and branding<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">The attached agreement has been reviewed by the Chapters Advisory Council Steering Committee who have given extensive feedback and input (thanks again!!). <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">We understand that some of the changes in the agreement will imply some changes at Chapter level and we will of course work with all of you to ensure you can go through the necessary processes
at local level in due time. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">We will expect Chapters to sign the revised agreement before 1<sup>st</sup> of January 2018 to still be eligible for Chapter funding. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Therefore, I’d like to ask you all to review the attached Chapter Charter in <b>the next 30 days, until 31<sup>st</sup> August</b> and please contact </span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:chapter-support@isoc.org" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US">chapter-support@isoc.<wbr>org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"> with
any questions or specific issues you may have. A French and Spanish version will be available later this week.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">I look forward to working together to continue to strengthen our Chapters and to support the important work you do on the ground advancing our mission. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Kind regards,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Joyce <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Joyce Dogniez, CMM<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Mob/Whatsapp: <a href="tel:+352%20621%20266%20189" value="+352621266189" target="_blank">+352 621 266 189</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black">Skype: joycedogniez<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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