[Chapter-delegates] Revised Chapter Agreement

Mon Jul 31 10:06:04 PDT 2017

Dear Joyce,

Thanks for the document, I will send it to our legal team for review in accordance to the Sociedad Internet de México A.C. bylaws.

Yours,

Luis Martinez
Chair ISOC Mx

On July 31, 2017 at 4:06:18 AM, Joyce Dogniez (dogniez at isoc.org<mailto: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<mailto: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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