Marspedia:Bylaws - Revision history

Jburk: Preamble: Noted that the bylaws were approved by the Council at our first offical meeting on October 20, 2017.

2017-10-20T21:17:32Z

Preamble: Noted that the bylaws were approved by the Council at our first offical meeting on October 20, 2017.

Jburk: Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws": Bylaws are now locked and need to be amended officially using the procedure in article 7. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2017-10-13T13:26:39Z

Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws": Bylaws are now locked and need to be amended officially using the procedure in article 7. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

Jburk: Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

2017-10-13T13:26:19Z

Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

Jburk: Minor tweak to clarify that Acting Chair needs to be confirmed with 60 days. This was discussed at the last meeting between James/Bruce/James.

2017-10-13T13:25:46Z

Minor tweak to clarify that Acting Chair needs to be confirmed with 60 days. This was discussed at the last meeting between James/Bruce/James.

Jburk: Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws": Bylaws are now locked and need to be amended officially using the procedure in article 7. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2017-10-13T03:53:54Z

Jburk: Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

2017-10-13T03:53:45Z

Changed protection level for "Marspedia:Bylaws" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

Jburk: Added the date these were initially posted to the end of the Preamble.

2017-10-13T03:52:14Z

Added the date these were initially posted to the end of the Preamble.

Jburk: Minor edit to be consistent in the order of the 3 founding organizations, whenever they are referenced.

2017-10-13T03:50:23Z

Minor edit to be consistent in the order of the 3 founding organizations, whenever they are referenced.

Jburk: Protected "Marspedia:Bylaws": Bylaws are now locked and need to be amended officially using the procedure in article 7. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2017-10-12T21:37:28Z

Protected "Marspedia:Bylaws": Bylaws are now locked and need to be amended officially using the procedure in article 7. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

Jburk: Small tweak to Article 4, section 2 to clarify that Council members do not automatically get admin privileges on the wiki, but have the ability to get them.

2017-10-12T21:31:00Z

Small tweak to Article 4, section 2 to clarify that Council members do not automatically get admin privileges on the wiki, but have the ability to get them.

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	The initial version of these Bylaws were finalized and posted to Marspedia:Bylaws on October 12, 2017.		The initial version of these Bylaws were finalized and posted to Marspedia:Bylaws on October 12, 2017.
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		+	The Bylaws were approved by the Marspedia Governing Council during our first official meeting on October 20, 2017.

	== ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS ==		== ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS ==

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 == ARTICLE 4 - GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ==
-'''Section 1. Eligibility.''' Membership in the Marspedia Governing Council is open to any person worldwide, regardless of citizenship, gender, race, affiliation, or political views.  Marspedia does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender expression (gender identity), sexual orientation, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
+'''Section 1. Eligibility.''' Membership in the Marspedia Governing Council is open to any person worldwide, regardless of citizenship, gender, race, affiliation, or political views.  Marspedia does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender expression (gender identity), sexual orientation, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  It is not necessary for a person to be a member of one of the Founding Organizations to become a member of the Council.
 '''Section 2. Admin Privileges on the Wiki.''' In all cases, Council members shall have the ability to get administrative privileges on the Marspedia wiki and will be able to perform any action needed to maintain the community.
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 '''Section 8. Inactive Members.''' Members who do not attend three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Council will be considered Inactive and at risk of losing their Council Membership.  In these cases, the Secretary must contact the member to determine why they have missed meetings and confirm they are still willing to be on the Council.  If a member does not attend the 4<sup>th</sup> consecutive meeting, they will automatically lose their Council membership and for the purposes of quorum they are no longer counted or required for that meeting. In the case of an Inactive Chair, the Vice Chair will become Acting Chair. In the case of an Inactive Vice Chair, a new Vice Chair must immediately be appointed by the Chair.  In the case of both the Chair and Vice Chair becoming Inactive simultaneously, a new Chair will be nominated & confirmed by the remaining Council members, followed by the nomination of a new Vice Chair by the new Chair.
-'''Section 9. Vacancies / New Members.''' All offices defined in these Bylaws are nominated and voted on by the council for Confirmation using a simple majority vote of the quorum (50% + 1).  In the event of a resignation or removal of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall automatically be nominated to become the new Chair.  Once confirmed, the new Chair shall nominate a new Vice Chair from among the existing Council membership.
+'''Section 9. Vacancies / New Members.''' All offices defined in these Bylaws are nominated and voted on by the council for Confirmation using a simple majority vote of the quorum (50% + 1).  In the event of a resignation or removal of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall become Acting Chair and shall take the full ownership of that office once confirmed by the Council within 60 days. Once confirmed, the new Chair shall nominate a new Vice Chair from among the existing Council membership.
 New members can be nominated to the Council by any member of the Council and will be confirmed by a majority quorum vote of the Council.  Alternatively, an officer of one of the Founding Organizations is able to nominate a member to represent them if they currently have nobody else on the Council.

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	James Gholston (of Texas) - The Moon Society		James Gholston (of Texas) - The Moon Society
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		+	The initial version of these Bylaws were finalized and posted to Marspedia:Bylaws on October 12, 2017.

	== ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS ==		== ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS ==

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 == PREAMBLE ==
-These bylaws form an official "Governing Council" to formalize the ongoing working arrangement between the three organizations involved with Marspedia; '''The Moon Society, The Mars Society, and The Mars Foundation''', known herein as the "'''Founding Organizations'''".
+These bylaws form an official "Governing Council" to formalize the ongoing working arrangement between the three organizations involved with Marspedia; '''The Mars Foundation, The Mars Society, and The Moon Society''', known herein as the "'''Founding Organizations'''".
 '''Initial Drafters of the Bylaws were:'''
 Bruce Mackenzie (of Massachusetts) - The Mars Foundation
 James Gholston (of Texas) - The Moon Society
 == ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS ==
 '''Section 1.''' The name of this organization shall be the '''Marspedia Governing Council'''. It will be known informally as "The Marspedia Council", "MGC", or simply "the Council".
-'''Section 2.''' The Marspedia Governing Council shall operate as a Committee (according to [http://www.rulesonline.com/rror-09.htm#52 Robert’s Rules of Order]) of the Mars Society, and shall legally be part of the Mars Society. It shall operate under the Mars Society’s 501(c)(3), and shall, in addition to its other activities, support the purpose of the Mars Society. Marspedia is a joint effort of its three '''Founding Organizations:''' The Mars Foundation (Mars Institute of Massachusetts DBA Mars Foundation), The Moon Society, and The Mars Society. The Founding Organizations are asked to promote and assist with the growth of Marspedia in the course of their other activities.  All three of the Founding Organizations are asked to have at least one representative on this Council. Since the Council operates as a Committee of the Mars Society, the Mars Society is asked to maintain at least 2 members on the Council at all times to ensure continuity of governance.
+'''Section 2.''' The Marspedia Governing Council shall operate as a Committee (according to [http://www.rulesonline.com/rror-09.htm#52 Robert’s Rules of Order]) of the Mars Society, and shall legally be part of the Mars Society. It shall operate under the Mars Society’s 501(c)(3), and shall, in addition to its other activities, support the purpose of the Mars Society. Marspedia is a joint effort of its three '''Founding Organizations:''' The Mars Foundation (Mars Institute of Massachusetts DBA Mars Foundation), The Mars Society, and The Moon Society. The Founding Organizations are asked to promote and assist with the growth of Marspedia in the course of their other activities.  All three of the Founding Organizations are asked to have at least one representative on this Council. Since the Council operates as a Committee of the Mars Society, the Mars Society is asked to maintain at least 2 members on the Council at all times to ensure continuity of governance.
 '''Section 3.''' The Domain names and trademark used by Marspedia are legally owned by the Mars Foundation, and used with permission of the Mars Foundation in operating Marspedia. The Mars Foundation retains legal ownership of the domain names and trademark, even though Marspedia is operated as a Committee of the Mars Society.   The Mars Foundation agrees to maintain both the domain names and the trademarks.

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 '''Section 1. Eligibility.''' Membership in the Marspedia Governing Council is open to any person worldwide, regardless of citizenship, gender, race, affiliation, or political views.  Marspedia does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender expression (gender identity), sexual orientation, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
-'''Section 2. Admin Privileges on the Wiki.''' In all cases, Council members shall have administrative privileges on the Marspedia wiki and will be able to perform any action needed to maintain the community.
+'''Section 2. Admin Privileges on the Wiki.''' In all cases, Council members shall have the ability to get administrative privileges on the Marspedia wiki and will be able to perform any action needed to maintain the community.
 '''Section 3. Terms of Office.''' There shall be 2-year terms of office for Council members, which coincide with the annual Mars Society convention.  The terms end once the existing Council’s vote is taken for any new Council members.  Beginning in 2020, the terms shall be staggered such that roughly half of all members’ terms are expiring every year.