policy regarding public statements (was: Re: [chapter-delegates] Patent on IPv6)

[James M Galvin]

--On Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:42 AM +0300 Veni Markovski 
<veni at veni.com> wrote:

> And be aware, as chapters are also not supposed to make statements
> which may be considered as not proper, if they are aimed against any of
> the ISOC org members.

This is an inaccurate characterization of the documented policy regarding 
the public statements and positions of Chapters.  You will find the 
policy documented here:

    <http://www.isoc.org/isoc/chapters/policy/>

Section 5 is the relevant section.  I have excerpted it here for your 
convenience:



5. Public Positions and Statements

Specific officials of Chapters, acting on behalf of their Chapter, may 
make public statements and establish public positions as long as they 
meet the following requirements.

a. They must advance the purposes of the Internet Society, which includes 
advancing the purposes of a Chapter in good standing.

b. They must not be contrary to any position of the Internet Society.

c. They must be prepared and presented in a professional manner.

d. They must be clearly and unambiguously identified as originating from 
the Chapter of the Internet Society.

e. It should be unlikely they will give rise to any significant legal or 
juridical liability.

Where there is any question or doubt regarding the appropriateness of a 
public position or statement, the Chapter is expected to consult with the 
ISOC VP of Chapters at least one week prior to its release or 
announcement. Chapters must notify the ISOC VP of Chapters no later than 
the same day of the release of any public position or statement.



As you can see, the policy has nothing to do with Organizational members. 
It has to do with ISOC and its mission and purpose.

Jim