[Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement

Wed Aug 2 08:02:37 PDT 2017

Answers below...

On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 10:26 AM Brandt Dainow <brandt.dainow at gmail.com>
wrote:

> So – to ensure we all understand this.  My interpretation of your email is
> the following, please let me know if this is correct?
>
> 1)      The document was written by staff.
>
Originally yes, but the version that you have contains AC-SC comments and
changes

> 2)      The charter should have gone to the Advisory Council for review,
> but did not.
>
To Advisory Council Member only, Yes. It went out to the wrong list.

> 3)      Instead it was sent to chapter officers (us).
>
Yes.

> 4)      Review means “reading” only – there is no possibility of changing
> the document.  So even if it had gone to the Advisory Council, they would
> not have been able to change it.  Neither can we.
>
My interpretation of review is that you can suggest changes. At least that
was the original intention in sending it to the AC members first.

>
>
> If this document has not been sent through proper procedures for approval
> by the Advisory Council, I am not sure it has any validity.
>
I do not agree. Here is a chance to suggest changes. In fact, the original
email from Joyce mentions August 31 as the deadline for the reviews. This
fact implies that there is room for improvements.

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>
> Regards,
>
> Brandt Dainow
>
> brandt.dainow at gmail.com
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> *From:* Chapter-delegates [mailto:
> chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org] *On Behalf Of *Eduardo Diaz
> *Sent:* 02 August 2017 15:12
> *To:* Seun Ojedeji; Victor Ndonnang
> *Cc:* chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org
>
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement
>
>
>
> Seun:
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> You are correct.
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> 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.
>
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>
> -ed
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> On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 9:57 AM Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> 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
>
>
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> 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/
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> *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.
>
>
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>
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
>
> Joyce
>
>
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>
>
> —
>
> 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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