Chapters Advisory Council

The Chapters Advisory Council of the Internet Society is the advisory body of the Internet Society representing its Chapters, as authorized in Article VIII, Section 2 of the ISOC Bylaws.

1. PURPOSE

• The primary purpose of the Chapters Advisory Council shall be to channel and facilitate advice and recommendations to and from the President and Board of Trustees of the Internet Society in a bottom up manner, on any matters of concern or interest to the Chapter AC and ISOC Chapters. Such advice and recommendations may concern the policies, strategies and operations of ISOC, especially as they relate to the needs and priorities of Chapters and their members.
• The Chapters Advisory Council shall stimulate and facilitate enhanced communications and collaboration between Chapters, Trustees, ISOC staff, and other members of the ISOC community.
• Additionally, the Chapters Advisory Council may serve as the consultative body to the President and Trustees, in the case of disputes or status changes related to Chapters.

2. PARTICIPATION

• Each Chapter in good standing may appoint one delegate to the Chapters Advisory Council in accordance with its own selection procedures.

3. RESOURCES

• Homepage: http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/chapters-advisory-council
• Charter: https://www.internetsociety.org/chapter-advisory-council-charter
• Rules and Procedures: https://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/chapters-advisory-council/chapters-advisory-council-rules-and-procedures
• Chapter Representatives: https://www.internetsociety.org/form/chapter-representatives

Steering Committees (2015-2017)

See Chapters Advisory Council/Steering Committee

Working Group on Improving Support for Chapters (2016)

See Chapters Advisory Council/Working Group on Improving Support for Chapters