[This is a first (very rough!) draft for the projects committee charher. The general charter outine should be followed for all committee charters since similar issues will need to be addressed for all committees. Please comment on the general outline as well as on the content of this particular charter. Thanks. --Nils]
Project Committee Charter ========================= A charter is hereby granted for the formation and operation of a committee within the guidelines and objectives stated herein. The committee is responsible to the membership and board of directors of the organization. Purpose of the Committee ------------------------ - evaluate offers of or requests for assistance - make recommendations of support to the board for a vote (when necessary) - 'simple' services should not need a board vote and should be granted fairly easily - 'complex' services need to be voted on by the BOD and should be granted after more consideration Examples of Services -------------------- Simple services consist of commonly used resources for projects. Complex services consist of resources and assets that must be mor etightly controlled. Below is a list of possible services offered, ordered from simple to more complex services. FTP server Web server Mailing lists CVS developerment server (no anonymous access) CVS anonymous server (possible heavier load) Monetary management Monetary assistance Intellectual Property Management Legal Resources Operating Guidelines -------------------- The committee shall operate openly in the view of the public whenever possible, but may, at the discretion of the commitee members, operate privately from time to time if this is deemed necessary. Membership and Organization --------------------------- This committee will be run by a chairman who is appointed by the board. The chairman and the board have the power to add members to the committee. Committe members may only be removed by a vote of the board of directors. The members of the committee are responsible for the operation of the committee, and may, at their discretion, enlist the help of other members of the organization.
