Bylaws of the Ghana Chapter of the Internet Society

Article I. - Name

1.   This organization shall be called the Ghana Chapter of the Internet Society.

Article II. - Purpose

(Each chapter shall have an explicit statement of purpose, which shall not be inconsistent with the purpose set forth in the ISOC Articles of Incorporation, and shall clearly indicate that the Chapter is organized as not for profit organization under applicable law.)
1.  [Chapters of the Internet Society serve the Society's purposes by serving the interests of a segment of the global Internet community through a local presence, focus on local issues and developments, and use of local languages.]
2.  This Chapter will serve persons who live or work in [your geographic area.]
3. * 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.*

Article III. - Membership

(The provisions of this section must conform to the membership provisions specified in the Internet Society Bylaws Article V, Section1, which state: The chapter shall have two classes of members: Organizational Members and Individual Members)
1.  * All members of a chapter shall also be members of the Internet Society. 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.*
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 Executive Committee.*
4.  [Student membership shall be open to all full-time students; student membership dues shall be determined by the Executive Council, but shall not exceed 75 percent of regular member dues.] continue------->