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Dear Ilona,<br>
<br>
Many thanks for your follow-up.<br>
<br>
The thread may not have come all through. During the Chapter
Advisory Council call, Ted mentioned the transfer of some
responsibilities in relation to Communications from the Internet
Society to the Internet Society Foundation. My initial question to
Ted was in regards to the outsourcing agreement as follows:<br>
<br>
<i>"I was previously unaware of this change. Although the Internet
Society Foundation may have been designated by the Internet
Society as a "supporting organisation" of the Internet Society, it
remains a distinct and separate legal entity. Therefore, I assume
that any "outsourcing" of responsibilities such as Marketing
and/or Communications would be defined in a written "contract for
services" between the Parties setting out (inter-alia) the terms,
rights, and obligations of each Party. Could you please provide
the terms for such an agreement and any limitations therein?<br>
</i> <i><br>
My principal concern lies in distinguishing between executing the
Communications Plan and drafting the Communications Plan. These
are fundamentally different tasks and would undoubtedly be
included in the "contract for services"".</i> <br>
<br>
The top level responsibility of the strategy of the Internet Society
remains within the Internet Society. I find it surprising that an
outsourcing entity would be able to dictate that strategy without it
being agreed by the Internet Society itself.<br>
The Internet Society has the opportunity to outsource the execution
of its Communications Plan to a supporting organisation on the basis
of terms and conditions agreed between the parties. This requires
outsourcing agreement(s) in order to know where the boundaries and
responsibilities are between the two organisations, including their
respective liabilities in the execution of these agreement(s).<br>
<br>
For example: <br>
<br>
<h3
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Components of an Outsourcing Communications Agreement</h3>
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<li>
<p
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style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Introduction
and Definitions</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Clearly define the parties involved.</li>
<li>Provide definitions for key terms used throughout the
agreement.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Scope
of Services</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Detail the specific services to be outsourced.</li>
<li>Include service level agreements (SLAs) to set performance
standards.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Term
and Termination</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Specify the duration of the agreement.</li>
<li>Outline conditions for termination by either party.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Pricing
and Payment Terms</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Define the pricing structure and payment schedule.</li>
<li>Include any penalties for late payments or performance
failures.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Confidentiality
and Data Protection</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Ensure compliance with data protection laws.</li>
<li>Include confidentiality clauses to protect sensitive
information.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Intellectual
Property Rights</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Clarify the ownership of any intellectual property created
during the agreement.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Warranties
and Liability</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Outline the warranties provided by the service provider.</li>
<li>Define the liability limits for both parties.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Monitoring
and Reporting</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Establish how performance will be monitored and reported.</li>
<li>Include provisions for regular review meetings.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Dispute
Resolution</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Specify the process for resolving disputes.</li>
<li>Include mediation or arbitration clauses if applicable.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p
style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; word-break: break-word; font-size: var(--cib-type-body2-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-body2-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-body2-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-body2-font-variation-settings); display: inline;"><strong
style="font-size: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-size); line-height: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-line-height); font-weight: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-weight); font-variation-settings: var(--cib-type-subtitle2-stronger-font-variation-settings);">Exit
Management</strong>:</p>
<ul
style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 12px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 24px;">
<li>Plan for the transition of services back to the company or
to another provider.</li>
<li>Include provisions for the transfer of data and assets.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<br>
<br>
I trust that you mentioned: "All necessary legal documents,
including agreements, have been put in place to respect the separate
nature of the two organizations."<br>
Thus I would be interested in its details as explained in my email.<br>
<br>
Kindest regards,<br>
<br>
Olivier<br>
<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 23/09/2024 18:36, Ilona Levine
wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear
Olivier,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I understand
that the nature of your request is to assist the Chapters
Advisory Council and Chris Locke in preparation to his
session on the communication plan. The agreement in place
since 2018 between the Foundation and Internet Society
focuses on the legal obligations in line with the
Foundation's role as a 509(a)(3) and therefore, won’t be
useful for that purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best
regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ilona<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:
</span></b><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Olivier
MJ Crépin-Leblond <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ocl@gih.com"><ocl@gih.com></a><br>
<b>Date: </b>Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 8:52 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>Ilona Levine <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:levine@isoc.org"><levine@isoc.org></a>, Ted IETF
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ted.ietf@gmail.com"><ted.ietf@gmail.com></a><br>
<b>Cc: </b>Chapter Delegates
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org"><Chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org></a>, Sally Wentworth
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:wentworth@isoc.org"><wentworth@isoc.org></a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: Follow-up on Chapters Advisory
Council Meeting of 17 September 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Dear Ilona,<br>
<br>
thank you for clarifying that all necessary legal documents,
including agreements, have been duly executed to respect the
separate nature of the two organisations.<br>
<br>
I am aware of the publication of the original IETF
Administration LLC agreements with the Internet Society,
specifically:<br>
<a
href="https://www.ietf.org/media/documents/IETF_Funding_Agreement_-_Executed_-_20201123.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true">IETF-ISOC Funding Agreement (2020)</a><br>
<a
href="https://www.ietf.org/media/documents/IETF_ISOC_Funding_Amendment_Amendment_-_20201222.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true">IETF-ISOC Funding Agreement Amendment
(2020)</a><br>
<a
href="https://www.ietf.org/media/documents/ISOC-IETF_Amended_Funding_Agreement_-_20240103_-_Redacted_Executed.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true">IETF-ISOC Funding Agreement Amended
and Restated (2024)</a><br>
<br>
These documents are accessible on the IETF Administration
LLC’s website at <a
href="https://www.ietf.org/administration/overview/"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">
https://www.ietf.org/administration/overview/</a>.<br>
<br>
Could you kindly confirm whether the agreements between the
Foundation and the Internet Society are also publicly
available? I have been unable to locate them on either
website.<br>
<br>
I would appreciate it if you could provide a list of the
agreements to which you refer, including the date of the
agreement, the name of the agreement, the signatory parties,
and a brief description of each agreement.<br>
<br>
I look forward to your kind response.<br>
<br>
Kindest regards,<br>
<br>
Olivier<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 20/09/2024 19:48, Ilona Levine wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi
Olivier, thank you for your follow up email. You noted
that you are aware of the tax requirements that apply to
supporting organizations. Mainly, those requirements
relate to supporting the mission of its supported
entities. In this case, the Internet Society. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As part of
that support, the Foundation provides grants to other
organizations that have missions consistent with the
Internet Society’s in order to fund programs that further
the Internet Society’s purposes. The Foundation also
engages in activities that support Internet Society
directly. For example, the Foundation engages in
fundraising and communication activities for the benefit
of the Internet Society.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As you
also pointed out, the Foundation is a separate legal
entity. It is a controlled subsidiary of Internet
Society. All necessary legal documents, including
agreements, have been put in place to respect the separate
nature of the two organizations.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I trust
this answers your question.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best
regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ilona</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Olivier
MJ Crépin-Leblond
<a href="mailto:ocl@gih.com" moz-do-not-send="true"><ocl@gih.com></a><br>
<b>Date: </b>Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:38 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>Ted IETF <a
href="mailto:ted.ietf@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true"><ted.ietf@gmail.com></a>,
Ilona Levine
<a href="mailto:levine@isoc.org" moz-do-not-send="true"><levine@isoc.org></a><br>
<b>Cc: </b>Chapter Delegates <a
href="mailto:Chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><Chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org></a>,
Sally Wentworth
<a href="mailto:wentworth@isoc.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><wentworth@isoc.org></a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: Follow-up on Chapters Advisory
Council Meeting of 17 September 2024</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Dear Ted,<br>
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thank you for your follow-up on this matter. I am aware of
the special tax terms in relation to "supporting
organisations".
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That being said, the Internet Society Foundation is a
distinct and separate legal entity to the Internet Society,
irrespective of the relationship between them. As a result,
any outsourcing task undertaken by one, for the other
entity, would be defined in a contract, whether written,
verbal or otherwise. If not, there is a lack of clarity and
expectations about the relationship, which brings potential
liability and risk that both entities are subjected to, in
relation to the other's actions. Any lawyer would tell you
that it is highly advisable to have a written contract, if
only for legal protection.<br>
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Thanks for letting me know that you are travelling. I am
copying President and CEO Sally Wentworth in case you're
unavailable for a length of time.<br>
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Kindest regards,<br>
<br>
Olivier<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 20/09/2024 13:12, Ted Hardie wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A supporting organization is a
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a
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<p class="MsoNormal">Explaining how the two relate
is complicated enough that there are legal briefs
on it; I have cc'ed the Society's chief counsel in
case you would like that level of detail. The
summary, however, is that a supporting
organization is a charity because it supports the
charitable purpose of the main organization. As a
result, it can provide services to the main
organization under the special tax rules noted
above.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Note that I am traveling and
will generally be slow to respond for a few days,
but hopefully the links above will get you started
and Ilona can provide more detailed legal
information as needed.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 6:24<span
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Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond <<a
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class="moz-txt-link-freetext">ocl@gih.com</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Ted, <o:p></o:p></p>
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During this week’s Chapters Advisory Council
call, you mentioned that the Internet Society
Foundation, as a "supporting organisation" of
the Internet Society, is managing the
communications department for the Internet
Society.
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Upon seeking clarification, you explained that
the Internet Society Foundation comprises two
elements: one philanthropic (grant-making) and
the other as a "supporting organisation" of the
Internet Society. "This implies that many of the
supporting functions for the Internet Society as
a whole are now part of the Foundation,
primarily because the Foundation can provide
these services to the Internet Society at no
cost".<br>
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You further elaborated that this "arrangement"
allows the Internet Society to allocate its
budget more effectively.<br>
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I was previously unaware of this change.
Although the Internet Society Foundation may
have been designated by the Internet Society as
a "supporting organisation" of the Internet
Society, it remains a distinct and separate
legal entity. Therefore, I assume that any
"outsourcing" of responsibilities such as
Marketing and/or Communications would be defined
in a written "contract for services" between the
Parties setting out (inter-alia) the terms,
rights, and obligations of each Party. Could you
please provide the terms for such an agreement
and any limitations therein?<br>
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My principal concern lies in distinguishing
between executing the Communications Plan and
drafting the Communications Plan. These are
fundamentally different tasks and would
undoubtedly be included in the "contract for
services".
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The "contract for services" (together with any
relevant supporting information) will be helpful
input for both the Chapters Advisory Council and
also for Chris Locke and his Team (including for
the current "branding" presentations) in
preparation for the promised session from Chris
Locke to the Chapters Advisory Council. <br>
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I look forward to your response and to receiving
a copy of the "contract for services" agreement,
together with any relevant supporting
information as requested above.<br>
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Kindest regards,<br>
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Olivier<o:p></o:p></p>
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