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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Hello,</div>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">The Polish Local Chapter application
seems to be sufficiently in order. I support it as it stands. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">It could be a bit better, so some
comments on optional changes follow:<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Noting: The issue about members needing
to be approved by the Board is not, in my opinion, an obstacle. I
like the idea that the Board should be aware of every new member
and should formally note their membership and welcome them - quite
similar to how Local Chapters are formally reviewed and welcomed
by OSMF. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I'd prefer if it explicitly stated that
refusal of membership should be for a stated reason, the reason
should be provided to the applicant and that refusal does not bar
later application if the problems are cleared. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">It does say that "any person" can join,
but it would be good to see a non discrimination clause in the
articles of association that covers the usual problems -
discrimination by age, race, national origin, language, gender
identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion etc. etc.</div>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Making the definition of "present" at a
general meeting more clear is important. Physical presence,
virtual presence or presence by granting proxy voting rights to
another member are options. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">The issue of being specific about fees
is not important. It is a local issue. I believe that AoA clauses
should be principles not details. There should simply be a clause
in the AoA that the Board may set membership fees subject to
approval by a general meeting. I would like it if they had a
clause that says that fee exemption for a member is possible for
good reasons and may be granted by the Board in a closed session.</div>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">best wishes</div>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Craig Allan</div>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix"><font size="-2">OSM: cRaIgalLAn</font></div>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix"><font size="-2">Wiki: CRaIgalLAn</font><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2021/02/01 22:52, Rory McCann (OSMF
Board) wrote:<br>
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<pre class="moz-quote-pre" wrap="">Hello,
You may be aware that Stowarzyszenie OpenStreetMap Polska has applied to become an official Local Chapter of the OpenStreetMap Foundation for Poland. As part of the application process, we would like to ask you, the OSMF membership, about this. Do you support this application? Do you have any questions, comments or concerns?
You can find all the information about this Local Chapter application on the OSMF website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Local_Chapters/Applications/Poland">https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Local_Chapters/Applications/Poland</a>
We will close this round of discussion two weeks from now (i.e. 14 Feb 2021).
You can reply here or contact the OSMF Board privately: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:board@osmfoundation.org">board@osmfoundation.org</a>
Please tell anyone about this application who might be interested. We want feedback.
I am looking forward to hearing your responses.
Thank you to the OSM Poland team for this submission.
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