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

[Veni Markovski]

At 14:12 31-03-05  -0500, James M Galvin wrote:
>--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:
>
>
>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.

Thank you for pointing out this reference. I tried to find it before I sent 
the message, but couldn't. Point 5a and 5b are relevant to what I was 
saying. People should be aware, that ISOC may have a position, of which 
they are not aware.

I could give examples on that, but there's no point. Please, don't take 
everything so negatively - you've missed a lot of my message.

best,
veni