• Chapter Application
• Article 1: Name
• Article 2: Purspose
• Article 3: Membership
• Article 4: Officers
• Article 5: Duties of Officers
• Article 6: Standing Committees
• Article 7: Meetings
• Article 8: Revenues, Disbursements, and Dues
• Article 9: Amendment and Voting Procedures

E.Government requirements for forming a chapter group (fees, documentation, or any other requirements that are necessary):

• Approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs
• Announcement decree
• Registration decree pursuant to law 32 for year 1964.

This organization shall be called the Internet Society of Egypt, Chapter of the Internet Society.

The Internet Society of Egypt is a not-for-profit organization of professional individuals and institutions dedicated to promoting, managing, and facilitating the use of the Internet in the Egyptian community.

This Chapter is chartered by the Internet Society. These bylaws neither supersede nor abrogate any of the Bylaws of the Internet Society that regulate chapter affairs.

ISE is established pursuant to law No. 32 of 1964 (re the private associations and institutions). It is managed by the Board of Directors which includes 15 members elected by the General Assembly of the Society.

ISE Mission is "To lead and support the Egyptian community in making best use of the Internet contributing to Egypt’s socio-economic development and growth."

(1) All members of a chapter shall also be members of the Internet Society. However membership is not necessary, however, for participation in activities of the society or its chapters.

(2) All individuals and organizations falling within the defined scope of the chapter shall be eligible for membership without discrimination, except for a just cause.

(3) Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all ISOC members in the locality served by the Chapter upon request and payment of any local dues, as determined by the Board of Directors.

(4) Membership Categories

Members in the ISE must fall within one of the three following categories:

1. Active Member: A member who has participated in the society establishment and has the right of attending the general assembly and the right of voting.

2. Associate Member: A member who does not fulfill all the necessary preconditions of an Acting member. Therefore; he/she only participates in the society's activities (he/she can be a member of any subcommittee). However, he/she does not have the right of attending the meetings nor the right of voting.

3. Honorary member: A member who grants donations to the society but who does not have the rights and privileges of voting.

(5)Membership Types

• Individual Members: Individuals who join the society in their individual capacities.
• Enterprise Members: Non-profit organizations, corporations, and government bodies.
• Academic Members: Academic institutions such as universities, research institutions, faculty, staff, and students.

(6) Membership Termination/ Suspension

Membership may be terminated and/or suspended by the Society if the Board has decided that the member has acted in an inappropriate manner that may cause harm to the Society, or has violated certain rules or code of ethics.

Board of Directors

1. The Society is governed by the Board of Directors which is constituted of 15 members. The Board has been elected by the founding members to execute the Society mission, and plans. Duration of B.O.D. membership is three years.

2. The officers of this Chapter shall be: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Legal Representative and Treasurer.

3. It is illegitimate for the B.O.D. to meet unless the majority is present. Decisions have to be made in the presence of the majority, and if the votes are equal, the side of the President is outbalanced.

4. The Minister of Social Affairs may appoint a representative from the ministry and representative for each concerned authority, as members in the B.O.D. as long as their number does not exceed half the Board members.

5. In case of resignation of one of the B.O.D. members, the Board may choose one to fill in the vacant place until the next General Assembly meeting.

1. The Chair ·

• Presides the Board of Directors and the affiliated committees
• Represents the Society at the administrative and legal authorities
• Approves of the action plan and supervises the execution of decisions taken
• Takes decisions in case of emergencies and critical issues
• Submits the annual financial report to the ISOC headquarters

2. Vice Chair

• Presides at meetings in the absence of the Chair

3. The Treasurer

• Completes and submits the annual financial report to the ISOC headquarters
• Manages the resources and the expenses of the chapter
• Responsible for keeping records of all expenses and revenues
• Pays all amounts due and keeps all necessary references
• Audits the financial records and ledgers.
• Prepares and presents the financial statements and budgets
• Sets the planned budgets with the Board secretary

4. The Secretary

• Prepares the business plan of the Board of Directors
• Prepares the agendas and meetings minutes
• Keeps records of the members and their contact lists
• Presents a quarterly status report to the Social Affairs authority
• Executes the decisions of the Board of Directors
• Prepares the annual report on the Chapter's activities
• Prepares the business plan of the General Assembly
• Is responsible for all the administrative tasks of the society
• Coordinates and liaises with the international associations and organizations

4. The Legal Representative

• Follows up on the Society activities and ensures the fulfillment of bylaws and policies. ·
• Supports the representation of the Society at governmental authorities supporting its rights.

1. The Standing Committees of the Chapter shall be awareness, media and public relations, international relations, electronic commerce, policies/bylaws and government relations, professional development, and professional services

Awareness, Media, and Public Relations Committee

This committee is responsible for administering awareness and promotional activities such as conferences, seminars, press reports, newsletters, content and site management,…etc.

International Relations Committee

This committee will promote the goals of the Chapter on an international level. It will also serve as a liaison between Egypt and the Internet society.

Electronic Commerce Committee

The Electronic Commerce Comittee's (ISE/E2C) responsibility is to promote and build awarness on th potential benefits of electronic commerce to the Egyptian community. This is done through white papers, roadshows, workshops, seminars and conferences via the ISE/E2C website.

Policies, Bylaws, and Government Relations Committee

This committee is formed to deal with issues pertaining to the legality and the constituencies of the chapter. It is responsible for writing code of ethics, bylaws, policies, government relations, and any regulatory board. It includes representatives of the Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) from all over Egypt.

Professional Development Committee

This committee is responsible for introducing new developments and trends through educational programs, workshops, contests, …etc.

Membership Services Committee

This committee is responsible for the administration of membership of the Society chapter including tasks such as setting selection criteria, payment rates and promoting the activities of the chapter.

1. The General Assembly of the ISE shall meet once every three months. It may be called for irregular meetings if necessary.

2. The meeting should be held only in places that are accessible to all members of the society.

3. 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 on or mailed.

4. The Board of Directors, as the governing body of the chapter, should meet at least once a month.

1. Revenues of the chapter are generated from: the members’ fees, donations and grants, governmental aids, and any other sources identified by the Board of Directors.

2. The fiscal year of the chapter starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st.

3. It is unauthorized for the chapter to keep cash that exceeds three times its annual expenses unless permitted by the concerned administrative authority.

4. Disbursements for the chapter expenditures shall be made with authorization of the treasurer and the president or his/her delegate.

5. The Board of Directors will set the dues rate.

6. The Chapter's financial resources are designated for the Chapter's activities and it is illegitimate to disburse them otherwise.

1. Any proposed changes to the Chapter by-laws should be determined by the General Assembly and approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Internet Society headquarters need to be advised of all changes in bylaws.

2. The proposed changes shall have been approved by the Vice President of chapters before being presented to the chapter membership for a vote.

3. Decisions are to be taken in the presence of the majority of the members of the Board of Directors, and if the votes are equal (50%), the side of the President is outbalanced.

4. Only the active members have the right of voting (the associate and honorary memerbs do not have this right)