[Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement

Wed Aug 2 09:05:54 PDT 2017

Hi Brandt, hi everyone,

Thanks again for all the comments. 

Let me clarify a number of points that have been touched upon.

With regards to the comment about the clause: “Promote one or more of the Internet Society’s official strategic positions or initiatives with local community leaders, media representatives, legislators, and/or regulatory decision makers every 12 month period, and share the results of such promotion with the ISOC staff within 30 days of completion”

The clause does not provide for lobbying but rather promotion of positions, which could be conducted even in simplest forms of activities, such as posting a position on the chapter website, or indeed as was mentioned in whichever way makes sense at local level. 

Actually ISOC is established as an non-profit 501c3 under US laws, it is legally not allowed to engage in lobby activities. 

Also this clause is part of the current agreement, which each Chapter had to sign to become or renew as a Chapter. 

About the distribution of the message, only a part of our Chapters have chosen to have a representative to the Chapters Advisory Council and since this document affects all chapters and SIGs, it was important to find a channel that would reach all chapters. 

I hope this clarifies those points.

Thanks a lot 

Joyce

From: Chapter-delegates <chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org> on behalf of Brandt Dainow <brandt.dainow at gmail.com>
Reply-To: "brandt.dainow at gmail.com" <brandt.dainow at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2017 at 16:26
To: 'Eduardo Diaz' <eduardodiazrivera at gmail.com>, 'Seun Ojedeji' <seun.ojedeji at gmail.com>, Victor Ndonnang <ndonnang at isoc.org>
Cc: "chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org" <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
Subject: Re: [Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement

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.

2)      The charter should have gone to the Advisory Council for review, but did not.

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

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.

If this document has not been sent through proper procedures for approval by the Advisory Council, I am not sure it has any validity.

Regards,

Brandt Dainow

brandt.dainow at gmail.com

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brandt_Dainow

http://www.imediaconnection.com/profiles/brandt.dainow

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:

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

Skype: joycedogniez

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