[Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement

Wed Aug 2 07:12:02 PDT 2017

Seun:

You are correct.

The Charter was sent by staff to all Chapters Officers (i.e.
chapter-delegates) for their review (not for approval) until August 31.
However, it should have been sent to the members of the Advisory Council
only first for formal review.

I understand all comments are valid and as many Chapters have indicated
local laws will not allow the Charter to be signed as currently stated.

-ed

On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 9:57 AM Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Victor,
>
> Thanks for your mail. However after following this thread, there seem to
> be an impression that this document is still in draft status hence may
> change in near future. Is that a valid interpretation?
>
> I think your response on the above is very important, especially for those
> of us currently in a chapter Bylaw drafting state.
>
> Regards
>
> Sent from my mobile
> Kindly excuse brevity and typos
>
> On Aug 1, 2017 4:51 PM, "Victor Ndonnang" <ndonnang at isoc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Seun,
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your feedback. I would recommend to share it with your
>> chapter’s members since some new dispositions/changes will require special
>> Chapter’s members meeting for validation.
>>
>> Since you are reviewing the Nigeria Chapter bylaws now, I would recommend
>> to incorporate the new changes/requirements before submitting the new
>> bylaws to members for approval.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Victor.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Victor Ndonnang
>>
>> Chapter Development Manager, Africa & Middle East.
>>
>> Internet Society
>>
>> http://www.internetsociety.org/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org> on
>> behalf of Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
>> *Date: *Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:26
>> *To: *Joyce Dogniez <dogniez at isoc.org>
>> *Cc: *"chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org" <
>> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
>> *Subject: *Re: [Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement
>>
>>
>>
>> <Wearing my ISOC Nigeria Bylaw Review Committee Chair hat>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can I know if this is a final/public document hence can be shared with
>> our chapter members?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Sent from my mobile
>> Kindly excuse brevity and typos
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 31, 2017 11:07 AM, "Joyce Dogniez" <dogniez at isoc.org> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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:
>>
>>    - The introduction of standardized Charter agreements to clarify the
>>    role of and the support of Chapters
>>    - The introduction of minimum standards and a Chapter Performance
>>    Evaluation to identify and support areas of improvement
>>    - The increase of financial and other support for Chapters
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> This implies that the legal relationship between Internet Society and its
>> Chapters needs to be well defined.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> As the local voices of the Internet Society, it is important that our
>> Chapters carry that same image and message.
>>
>>
>>
>> For all these reasons, we are introducing a revised Chapter Charter that:
>>
>>    - Clarifies the relationship between Internet Society and its
>>    Chapters, including external communications guidelines
>>    - Clarifies the expectations (minimum criteria, governance structure
>>    and support) for both parties
>>    - Clarifies the expectations in terms of Internet related positions
>>    taken by Chapters
>>    - Clarifies the use of the Internet Society Brand and use of
>>    Intellectual Property
>>    - Clarifies the terms and accountability for funding provided by
>>    Internet Society
>>    - Clarifies the terms of termination of a Chapter
>>    - Reduces the liability in case of abuse or misuse of funding and
>>    branding
>>
>>
>>
>> The attached agreement has been reviewed by the Chapters Advisory Council
>> Steering Committee who have given extensive feedback and input (thanks
>> again!!).
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> We will expect Chapters to sign the revised agreement before 1st of
>> January 2018 to still be eligible for Chapter funding.
>>
>>
>>
>> Therefore, I’d like to ask you all to review the attached Chapter Charter
>> in *the next 30 days, until 31st August* and please contact
>> chapter-support at isoc.org with any questions or specific issues you may
>> have. A French and Spanish version will be available later this week.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Joyce
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> —
>>
>> Joyce Dogniez, CMM
>>
>> Senior Director Global Engagement
>>
>> Internet Society
>>
>>
>>
>> dogniez at isoc.org
>>
>> Mob/Whatsapp: +352 621 266 189 <+352%20621%20266%20189>
>>
>> Skype: joycedogniez
>>
>>
>>
>>
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