Membership Rules - Revision history

Neteler: The document is available at http://www.osgeo.org/membership

2007-06-03T21:20:19Z

The document is available at http://www.osgeo.org/membership

Wiki-Mpg: /* Specifics */

2007-05-25T17:18:04Z

Specifics

Warmerdam: Note that this is now adopted.

2006-10-12T19:43:01Z

Note that this is now adopted.

Warmerdam: Proposed Membership Rules moved to Membership Rules: They are adopted now, not proposed.

2006-10-12T19:41:54Z

Proposed Membership Rules moved to Membership Rules: They are adopted now, not proposed.

Arnulf: /* Membership Classes */ added link to list of charter members

2006-10-08T13:58:31Z

Membership Classes: added link to list of charter members

Arnulf: /* Forward */ changed to Foreword and cleaned up

2006-10-08T13:51:29Z

Forward: changed to Foreword and cleaned up

Neteler: +cat Membership

2006-09-08T13:03:49Z

+cat Membership

Wiki-Davemac: /* Overview */

2006-06-30T14:19:11Z

Overview

Wiki-Dpatton: minor edit for typos, and minor wording changes

2006-06-28T18:34:28Z

minor edit for typos, and minor wording changes

Wiki-Mpg: /* Specifics */ fix Nominating Rights of Charter Members

2006-06-22T20:25:14Z

Specifics: fix Nominating Rights of Charter Members

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−	~~== Foreword ==~~	+	The Membership document is available at http://www.osgeo.org/membership
−
−	~~''This~~ document ~~has now been adopted by the board. Substantiative changes should not be made without board approval.''~~
−
−	~~== Membership Categories ==~~
−
−	~~Loosely speaking, there are three categories of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.~~
−
−	* The broadest category, that of '''Participant''', is for those who are not formally registered on the osgeo.org website but who nonethess contribute code, help out on committees, follow the various mailing lists, and otherwise participate in OSGeo Foundation activities. Anyone can be a '''Participant'''.
−
−	* The second category is simply termed '''Member'''. Individuals in this category have the same level of rights to work on Foundation activities as the Participant category, but with the important distinction that these individuals have self-registered themselves on the osgeo.org website. By registering, an individual is "opting in" and publicly acknowleging their connection to the Foundation. This registration process also provides the Foundation with a known, countable membership base. ''For example, the Board or various Committees may, from time to time, wish to poll the all Members on some important issue.''
−
−	* The third category is '''Charter Member'''. Individuals in this category have the same rights as the above '''Member''' category, but with two important differences. Firstly, individuals in this category are not self-selected, but rather must be voted into this category by the other '''Charter Members'''. Secondly, individuals in this category have the right to vote in elections for other Charter Members, and for Board Members.
−	** These two factors are intended to maintain the integrity of the Foundation election processes -- and by extension the integrity of the Foundation itself. We use the term "Charter" Member to explicitly indicate that these members are responsible for upholding the "charter" of the Foundation.
−	** ''Without the Charter Member category to serve as a basis for the Board election process, it would be technically possible for a group of self-interested Members to "hijack" the Board and hence the Foundation itself, turning it away from our basic goals and principles.''
−	** ''We emphasize that the only real difference between a Member and a Charter Member is the right and responsibility to vote at the Foundation level. It is not our intent to make the Charter Members out to be some "privileged" class. Furthermore, the only real difference between a Member and a Participant is the self-registration on the Foundation's website. All mailing lists, projects, committees, and other Foundation activities are uniformly open and available to all friends of the Foundation.''
−
−	~~=== Specifics ===~~
−
−	~~More specifically, each of these three categories can be described in terms of certain characteristics, rights, or responsibilities:~~
−
−	* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' who can be a member of this category
−	* ''Nominating Rights:'' what rights are given for nominating new members
−	* ''Voting Rights:'' what rights are given for Foundation-level voting
−
−	~~The categories and their characteristics are as follows:~~
−
−	~~'''Participant'''~~
−	* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' none (everyone is welcome)
−	* ''Nominating Rights:'' none
−	* ''Voting Rights:'' none
−
−	~~'''Member'''~~
−	* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' must self-register on the osgeo.org website
−	* ''Nominating Rights:'' has the right to nominate '''Charter Members''' and '''Board Members'''
−	* ''Voting Rights:'' may vote in general Foundation polls and committees but not for new '''Charter Members''' or '''Board Members'''.
−
−	~~'''Charter Member'''~~
−	* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' must be nominated and voted in
−	* ''Nominating Rights:'' same as '''Member'''
−	* ''Voting Rights:'' may vote for new '''Charter Members''' and '''Board Members'''
−
−	~~The Foundation maintains on the website a public roster of [https~~://www.osgeo.org/~~content/foundation/members/voting_members.html Charter Members]. The new portal will host a public roster of all members. Those who choose to provide latitude/longitude will be displayed in a map.~~
−
−	"Registration" on the website consists of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.
−
−	~~Also, note that as per [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Proposed_Board_Election_Procedure Proposed_Board_Election_Procedure], currently only Charter Members may be nominated to serve on the Board.~~
−
−	~~=== Other Membership Benefits ===~~
−
−	~~''At some point, we may choose to allow Participants, Members, and Charter Members certain minor benefits, such as the right to use a logo on their web pages, an osgeo.org email address, etc.''~~
−
−	~~=== Supporters ===~~
−
−	A '''Supporter''' is someone who donates money to the Foundation. However, being a '''Supporter''' of the Foundation does not give one any specific rights or responsibilities. ''A Supporter has no more "power" than anyone else.''
−
−	''In return for the donation, a Supporter may receive a shirt, a conference registration discount, etc. In the future, we might choose to have levels of support, yearly subscriptions, etc. A Supporter might get the right to use a "I Support OSGeo" logo or some such thing.''
−
−	''Note that we specifically choose not to impose on Participants, Members, or Charter Members any form of membership fee, as this may present an economic hardship and therefore be a barrier to contributing to the Foundation's efforts.''
−
−	~~== Member Responsibilities ==~~
−
−	As a Member of the Foundation, you are expected to act in accordance with the goals of the Foundation. You are expected to act in a professional and responsible manner. You are expected to treat your fellow members with respect and courtesy. Foundation activities are to be undertaken in a spirit of open discussion and consensus.
−
−	~~== Membership Change and Revocation ==~~
−
−	If the Board deems that any member is not acting in the best interests of the Foundation (e.g. by not adhering to the above Membership Responsibilites) they may, by majority vote, revoke the membership of that member.
−
−	~~== Criteria for Charter Member Nomination ==~~
−
−	~~Nominees for Charter Member status should meet the following criteria:~~
−
−	* The person should have already made a contribution to open source geospatial software.
−
−	* The person should be willing to put in time and effort on Foundation activities (e.g. perhaps joining committee(s), or volunteering in some other way that gets the foundation going).
−
−	* Members should believe in the general goals of the Foundation. To support and promote the use of open source geospatial software in a collaborative manner (my words).
−
−	* Members selected should provide a diversity of geographic representation in the Foundation.
−
−	* Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of projects. For instance, we have a strong desire to see the "java tribe" well represented in the Foundation. We don't want the membership dominated by folks from just one project.
−
−	* Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of interests (eg. corporate, hobbyist, educational, scientific).
−
−	* Members should be prepared to works constructively and positively towards the goals of the Foundation. Good teamwork skills are an asset.''
−
−
−	~~== Nondiscrimination ==~~
−
−	~~The Foundation is open to all members of the geospatial community. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.~~
−
−
−	~~== Not Covered ==~~
−
−	~~''This membership discussion does not cover the following:''~~
−
−	* ''corporate membership ~~or sponsorship; this discussion pertains to "individuals" only''~~
−	* ''board member eligibility, elections, etc''
−	* ''nomination and election process for selecting Charter Members''
−	* ''exclusion of Charter Members''

	[[Category:Membership]]		[[Category:Membership]]

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	"Registration" on the website consists of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.		"Registration" on the website consists of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.
		+
		+	Also, note that as per [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Proposed_Board_Election_Procedure Proposed_Board_Election_Procedure], currently only Charter Members may be nominated to serve on the Board.

	=== Other Membership Benefits ===		=== Other Membership Benefits ===

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 == Foreword ==
-''This is a draft document and has npot yet been approved formally by the board. To get a better feel of OSGeo's goals,and the meaning of this document, read the [[FAQ]]. Italics are used for editorial comments or to provide rationale for specific sections of the document.''
+''This document has now been adopted by the board.  Substantiative changes should not be made without board approval.''
 == Membership Categories ==

@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 ''This is a draft document and has npot yet been approved formally by the board. To get a better feel of OSGeo's goals,and the meaning of this document, read the [[FAQ]]. Italics are used for editorial comments or to provide rationale for specific sections of the document.''
-== Membership Classes ==
+== Membership Categories ==
 Loosely speaking, there are three categories of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.
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 * ''Voting Rights:'' may vote for new '''Charter Members''' and '''Board Members'''
-The Foundation will maintain on the website a public roster of all Members and Charter Members.
+The Foundation maintains on the website a public roster of [https://www.osgeo.org/content/foundation/members/voting_members.html Charter Members]. The new portal will host a public roster of all members. Those who choose to provide latitude/longitude will be displayed in a map.
-"Registration" on the website shall consist of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.
+"Registration" on the website consists of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.
 === Other Membership Benefits ===
 ''At some point, we may choose to allow Participants, Members, and Charter Members certain minor benefits, such as the right to use a logo on their web pages, an osgeo.org email address, etc.''
 === Supporters ===
@@ Line 60: / Line 56: @@
 ''Note that we specifically choose not to impose on Participants, Members, or Charter Members any form of membership fee, as this may present an economic hardship and therefore be a barrier to contributing to the Foundation's efforts.''
 == Member Responsibilities ==

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−	== ~~Forward~~ ==	+	== Foreword ==
−
−	~~This is a draft document, reflecting the discussions held at the June 2006 face-to-face meeting help prior to the Where 2.0 conference.~~
−
−	~~To get a better feel of OSGeo's goals,and the meaning of this document, read the [[FAQ]].~~
−
−	~~A version of this document may be formally adopted by the board at some point in the future.~~
−
−	~~''Italics are used for editorial comments or to provide rationale for specific sections of the document.''~~

		+	''This is a draft document and has npot yet been approved formally by the board. To get a better feel of OSGeo's goals,and the meaning of this document, read the [[FAQ]]. Italics are used for editorial comments or to provide rationale for specific sections of the document.''

	== Membership Classes ==		== Membership Classes ==

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(No difference)

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	* ''nomination and election process for selecting Charter Members''		* ''nomination and election process for selecting Charter Members''
	* ''exclusion of Charter Members''		* ''exclusion of Charter Members''
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		+	[[Category:Membership]]

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 === Overview ===
-Loosley speaking, there are three categories of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.
+Loosely speaking, there are three categories of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.
 * The broadest category, that of '''Participant''', is for those who are not formally registered on the osgeo.org website but who nonethess contribute code, help out on committees, follow the various mailing lists, and otherwise participate in OSGeo Foundation activities.  Anyone can be a '''Participant'''.
@@ Line 25: / Line 25: @@
 ** ''Without the Charter Member category to serve as a basis for the Board election process, it would be technically possible for a group of self-interested Members to "hijack" the Board and hence the Foundation itself, turning it away from our basic goals and principles.''
 ** ''We emphasize that the only real difference between a Member and a Charter Member is the right and responsibility to vote at the Foundation level.  It is not our intent to make the Charter Members out to be some "privileged" class.  Furthermore, the only real difference between a Member and a Participant is the self-registration on the Foundation's website.  All mailing lists, projects, committees, and other Foundation activities are uniformly open and available to all friends of the Foundation.''
 === Specifics ===

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 == Forward ==
-This is a draft document, reflecting the discussions held at the June '06 face-to-face meeting, to get a better feel of OSGeos goals,and the meaning of this document, read the [[FAQ]].
+This is a draft document, reflecting the discussions held at the June 2006 face-to-face meeting help prior to the Where 2.0 conference.
 A version of this document may be formally adopted by the board at some point in the future.
@@ Line 13: / Line 15: @@
 === Overview ===
-Loosley speaking, there are three basic types of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.
+Loosley speaking, there are three categories of individual affiliation with the Foundation: '''Participant''', '''Member''', and '''Charter Member'''.
-* The third category is '''Charter Member'''.  Members of this class have the rights as the above '''Member''' class, but with two important differences.  First, individuals in this class are not self-selected, but rather must be voted in by the other '''Charter Members'''.  Second, individuals in this class have the right to vote in elections for other Charter Members and for Board Members.
+* The broadest category, that of '''Participant''', is for those who are not formally registered on the osgeo.org website but who nonethess contribute code, help out on committees, follow the various mailing lists, and otherwise participate in OSGeo Foundation activities.  Anyone can be a '''Participant'''.
-''Without the Charter Member category to serve as a basis for the Board election process, it would be technically possible for a group of self-interested Members to "hijack" the Board and hence the Foundation itself, turning it away from our basic goals and principles.''
+* The second category is simply termed '''Member'''.  Individuals in this category have the same level of rights to work on Foundation activities as the Participant category, but with the important distinction that these individuals have self-registered themselves on the osgeo.org website.  By registering, an individual is "opting in" and publicly acknowleging their connection to the Foundation.  This registration process also provides the Foundation with a known, countable membership base.  ''For example, the Board or various Committees may, from time to time, wish to poll the all Members on some important issue.''
-''We emphasize that the only real difference between a Member and a Charter Member is the right and responsibility to vote at the Foundation level.  It is not our intent to make the Charter Members out to be some "privileged" class.  Furthermore, the only real difference between a Member and a Participant is the self-registration on the Foundation's website.  All mailing lists, projects, committees, and other Foundation activities are uniformly open and available to all friends of the Foundation.''
+* The third category is '''Charter Member'''.  Individuals in this category have the same rights as the above '''Member''' category, but with two important differences.  Firstly, individuals in this category are not self-selected, but rather must be voted into this category by the other '''Charter Members'''.  Secondly, individuals in this category have the right to vote in elections for other Charter Members, and for Board Members.
 === Specifics ===
-More specifically, each of these three classes can be described in terms of certain characteristics, rights, or responsibilities:
+More specifically, each of these three categories can be described in terms of certain characteristics, rights, or responsibilities:
-* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' who can be a member of this class
+* ''Eligibility Requirements:'' who can be a member of this category
 * ''Nominating Rights:'' what rights are given for nominating new members
 * ''Voting Rights:'' what rights are given for Foundation-level voting
-The classes and their characteristics are as follows:
+The categories and their characteristics are as follows:
 '''Participant'''
@@ Line 44: / Line 44: @@
 '''Member'''
 * ''Eligibility Requirements:'' must self-register on the osgeo.org website
-* ''Nominating Rights:'' has the right to nominate '''Charter Members''' and 'Board Members
+* ''Nominating Rights:'' has the right to nominate '''Charter Members''' and '''Board Members'''
-* ''Voting Rights:'' may vote in general Foundation polls and committees but not for new '''Charter Members''' or Board Members.
+* ''Voting Rights:'' may vote in general Foundation polls and committees but not for new '''Charter Members''' or '''Board Members'''.
 '''Charter Member'''
@@ Line 54: / Line 54: @@
 The Foundation will maintain on the website a public roster of all Members and Charter Members.
-"Registration" on the website shall consist of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, professional affiliation(s) (optional), lat/lon (optional), and a short bio/description (optional).
+"Registration" on the website shall consist of the following: self-chosen username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short bio/description.
 === Other Membership Benefits ===
@@ Line 67: / Line 67: @@
 ''In return for the donation, a Supporter may receive a shirt, a conference registration discount, etc.  In the future, we might choose to have levels of support, yearly subscriptions, etc.  A Supporter might get the right to use a "I Support OSGeo" logo or some such thing.''
-''Note that we specifically choose not to require impose on Participants, Members, or Charter Members any form of membership fee, as this may present an economic hardship and therefore be a barrier to contributing to the Foundations efforts.''
+''Note that we specifically choose not to impose on Participants, Members, or Charter Members any form of membership fee, as this may present an economic hardship and therefore be a barrier to contributing to the Foundation's efforts.''
@@ Line 76: / Line 76: @@
 == Membership Change and Revocation ==
-If the Board deems that any member is not acting in the best interests of the Foundation, e.g. by not adhering to the above Membership Responsibilites, they may by majority vote revoke the membership of that member.
+If the Board deems that any member is not acting in the best interests of the Foundation (e.g. by not adhering to the above Membership Responsibilites) they may, by majority vote, revoke the membership of that member.
 == Criteria for Charter Member Nomination ==
@@ Line 82: / Line 82: @@
 Nominees for Charter Member status should meet the following criteria:
-* The person should have made a contribution to open source geospatial software already.
+* The person should have already made a contribution to open source geospatial software.
-* The person should be willing to put in time and effort on the foundation, perhaps joining committee(s), or volunteering in some other way that gets the foundation going.
+* The person should be willing to put in time and effort on Foundation activities (e.g. perhaps joining committee(s), or volunteering in some other way that gets the foundation going).
-* Members should believe in the general goals of the foundation. To support and promote the use of open source geospatial software in a collaborative manner (my words).
+* Members should believe in the general goals of the Foundation. To support and promote the use of open source geospatial software in a collaborative manner (my words).
-* Members selected should provide a diversity of geographic representation in the foundation.
+* Members selected should provide a diversity of geographic representation in the Foundation.
-* Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of projects. For instance, we have a strong desire to see the "java tribe" well represented in the foundation. We don't want the membership dominated by folks from just one project.
+* Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of projects. For instance, we have a strong desire to see the "java tribe" well represented in the Foundation. We don't want the membership dominated by folks from just one project.
 * Members selected should provide representation of a diversity of interests (eg. corporate, hobbyist, educational, scientific).
-* Members should be prepared to works constructively and positively towards the goals of the foundation. Good teamwork skills are an asset.''
+* Members should be prepared to works constructively and positively towards the goals of the Foundation. Good teamwork skills are an asset.''

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 '''Charter Member'''
 * ''Eligibility Requirements:'' must be nominated and voted in
-* ''Nominating Rights:'' same as '''Participant'''
+* ''Nominating Rights:'' same as '''Member'''
 * ''Voting Rights:'' may vote for new '''Charter Members''' and '''Board Members'''