Article I. — Name
- This organization shall be
called the Interplanetary Special Interest Group of the Internet
Society ("IPNSIG")
Article II. — Purpose of
the Interplanetary Special Interest Group of the Internet Society
- To assure, facilitate and
serve Internet Society members interested in the development and use
of an Interplanetary Internet to support the exploration and
development of space, including possible eventual human expansion
throughout the Solar System.
- To facilitate and
encourage the beneficial, open evolution of the global Internet and
its related internetworking technologies beyond planet Earth through
leadership in standards, issues, and education.
- This Special Interest
Group is chartered by the Internet Society. These bylaws neither
supersede nor abrogate any of the Bylaws of the Internet Society that
regulate special interest group and chapter affairs.
Article III. - Membership
- All members of a special
interest group shall also be members of the Internet Society.
Membership is not necessary, however, for participation in activities
of the Interplanetary Special Interest Group of the Internet Society.
- Any individuals and
organizations anywhere in the world shall be eligible for membership
without discrimination.
- Membership in the Special
Interest Group shall be granted to any ISOC member upon request and
payment of special interest group dues, if any are required, as
determined by the Executive Committee.
- Student membership shall
be open to all full-time students; student membership dues shall be
determined by the Executive Committee, but shall not exceed 75 percent
of regular member dues.
Article IV. — Officers
- The officers of this
Special Interest Group shall include a Chair, a Vice Chair, a
Secretary and a Treasurer. One person may fulfill the offices of
Secretary and Treasurer, if approved by the electorate.
- The officers shall be
elected annually by means of an on-line vote of the individual members
of the Special Interest Group. Officers shall take office at the
beginning of each calendar year and serve for one calendar year, with
a three-year term limit. Term limits can be extended through a
membership vote.
- Vacancies due to
resignation, death, or for other reasons shall be filled by
appointment of a replacement by the Chair, with the concurrence of the
other members of the Executive Committee.
Article V. - Duties of
Officers
- The Chair is the principal
officer and is responsible for leading the Special Interest Group and
managing its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures
of the Internet Society and these bylaws. The Chair shall preside at
all meetings of this Special Interest Group and of its Executive
Committee. With the advice of the Special Interest Group's Executive
Committee, the Chair shall appoint all members of committees of this
Special Interest Group and all Committee chairmen.
- The Vice Chair shall
preside at meetings in the absence of the Chair.
- The Secretary shall keep
the minutes of all Special Interest Group and Executive Committee
meetings. Other duties of the Secretary include:
- Preparation of the
Annual Special Interest Group Report for presentation to the Special
Interest Group each year.
- Preparation of the
Special Interest Group's Activity Report and submission of this
report to ISOC Headquarters.
- Notification to ISOC
Headquarters of any changes in the elected officers of the Special
Interest Group.
- Submission of any
proposed amendment to these Bylaws to the ISOC Vice President of
Chapters and Special Interest Groups for approval.
- The Treasurer shall
collect dues, pay all bills, and maintain the Special Interest Group's
financial records. Duties of the Treasurer shall also include:
- Preparation of the
Special Interest Group's Annual Financial Report for presentation to
the Special Interest Group at the Annual Election meeting.
- Completion and
submission of the Annual Financial Report to ISOC Headquarters.
Article VI. - Executive
Committee
- The Executive Committee
shall consist of the present Special Interest Group's officers, the
immediate Past Chair, the chairmen of the Special Interest Group's
standing committees and up to two (2) Members-at-Large.
- The term of the members of
the Council shall coincide with the terms of the officers. They shall
take office on the first day of the calendar year and serve for one
year.
Article VII. - Committees
- With the concurrence of
the Special Interest Group's Executive Committee, the Chair may
appoint and dissolve standing and ad hoc committees as are deemed
appropriate.
- The Special Interest Group
Chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee, consisting of at least
three members of this Special Interest Group, at least two of whom
shall not be members of the Executive Committee, at least two months
prior to the election of officers.
- An Audit Committee shall
be appointed by the Special Interest Group Chair at the close of the
fiscal year to assure the accuracy of the accounting of the Special
Interest Group's funds for the year. This Committee should also verify
the accuracy of the Financial Report prepared by the Treasurer for
submission to ISOC.
- Ad hoc committees can be
formed, as needed, based on recommendations from the membership or
short term needs of the organization.
Article VIII. — Meetings
- The Special Interest Group
shall hold meetings only in places that are open and accessible to all
members of the Internet Society. Because of its unrestricted
geographical scope, most activities of this Special Interest Group
will be conducted online through the Internet. Face-to-face meetings
are anticipated as opportunities arise, but it is not required that
any member attend any such meetings to remain a member in good
standing. Members with special needs for face/face meetings must
notify the Special Interest Group Secretary or meeting organizer 72
hours prior to event to ensure appropriate assistance is available.
All event invitations will include this reminder.
- The Annual Business report
shall be issued on the Internet near the end of each calendar year. At
this time, the Secretary and Treasurer each shall present a report.
Prior to the end of the calendar year, the on-line election of
officers shall be held. The membership of the Special Interest Group
shall be notified of the election -- and of the recommendations of the
Nominating Committee -- at least one month prior to the election.
- Notices of the place and
time of all meetings shall be distributed to all members at least one
week prior to any meeting, by Internet mail or by oral, telegraphic,
or other written notice, duly served or mailed . Geographically local
meetings of members of the Interplanetary Special Interest Group of
the Internet Society are anticipated and encouraged.
Article IX. —
Disbursements and Dues
- Disbursements from the
Treasury for Special Interest Group expenditures shall be made by the
Treasurer with authorization of the Executive Committee and shall be
included in the minutes of its meetings.
- Dues shall be fixed
annually by the Executive Committee.
Article X. - Amendment and
Voting Procedures
- The Vice President of
Chapters and Special Interest Groups of the Internet Society shall
have reviewed all proposed changes to these Special Interest Group
Bylaws before being presented to the Interplanetary Special Interest
Group of the Internet Society for a vote.
- No official business of
the Special Interest Group shall be conducted unless a quorum of the
Special Interest Group participates.
- A quorum of the
Interplanetary Special Interest Group of the Internet Society shall be
defined as 5 percent of the voting membership of the Special Interest
or at least 5 members, which ever is greater.
- A simple majority of the
members participating and voting shall be required to carry a motion.
- Officers will be elected
by a plurality of votes cast. Elections are conducted by email ballot;
sufficient ballots must be returned to have constituted a quorum. No
proxies will be allowed. Members must cast their own votes.
Article XI. — Dissolution
of the Special Interest Group
- Dissolution of the
Interplanetary Special Interest Group of the Internet Society by
consent of the members shall consist of unanimous agreement of all its
officers together with a majority vote at a meeting or online survey
which has been publicized one month in advance to all members of the
Special Interest Group for the purpose of taking this vote.
- Should this Special
Interest Group be dissolved, its assets shall be transferred to ISOC.
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