[Chapter-delegates] Review of Chapter Application for Nepal.

[Anne Lord]

Hi Franck,

> Anne,
>
> Many thanks for this information. Many thanks also for raising the  
> issue
> on what is a chapter and what should be the criteria to open or  
> close a
> chapter.
>

and thanks for replying :).

> Personally, I have the feeling that a successful chapter starts by
> getting it a legal status in the country it is based. I see F seems to
> fulfill this part and it would be interesting to know which chapter is
> legally registered. Saying that, I also acknowledge the difficulty in
> some countries to officially register anything. So it should not be a
> hard criteria, but it would be helpful to know which chapter have  
> gained
>

Thanks for the input, it is noted. Reviewing the policies and  
procedures for forming/closing a chapter is a priority for next year.  
The plan is to do this in a structured way.  Chapter input and review  
will be very important (and much appreciated!).

> this status and which chapter in formation is aiming for this status.
>
> Finally, could you please give us an indication of how many  
> chapters are
> in formation as of today?
>

(As of today) the breakdown is as follows :

2 are pending action by ISOC (the Nepal chapter delegates review is  
included in this)
8 are pending action by the applicants. (Some of the 8 are only as  
far as the enquiry stage).

Kind regards,

Anne
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> Anne Lord wrote:
>> Dear Chapter Delegates,
>>
>> ISOC is submitting Chapter applications to this mailing list to give
>> you an opportunity to comment on them.  We are interested to hear if
>> you feel there are reasons why a Chapter application should not be
>> accepted. You are also welcome to offer statements of support.
>>
>> To date, criteria to date for evaluating Chapter applications and
>> Bylaws has been straightforward: unless there's a good reason not to
>> accept a proposed Chapter it is approved.  However, as part of
>> reviewing this process, ISOC is open to suggestions on additional
>> criteria you believe are relevant. Since you are already successful
>> operating Chapters, you are best positioned to comment on what is
>> likely to be successful.
>>
>> The application is copied below for your consideration. As the
>> holiday season is approaching for many people, a slightly longer
>> period for response is given. If you have any comments, questions or
>> concerns, please reply by 12th January 2007 to <chapters at isoc.org>.
>>
>> Many thanks in advance for your co-operation,
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Anne
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