Protocol

After a signed MOU has been obtained then insert {{OSN Member}} on the Organization page for the group in Appropedia. This will tag them as an organization while also adding them to Category:OSN Member Organization.

If one has not been created already - create it - being sure to

  1. include the organization in all the appropriate categories and
  2. do a search and hyperlink for all mentions of the organization already in Appropedia.

Draft

Appropedia and XXX agree to jointly support the Open Sustainability Network (OSN). OSN is a group of like-minded groups and individuals that support and, as much as practical, adhere to the principle of open sharing of information in the area of sustainability. (Define "openness"? Define "sustainability"?) Both parties agree that this MOU can be terminated by either party upon written notice.

Supporting OSN entails the following commitments:

Required

  • Desire to support and adhering to openness in sustainability
  • Agreement to openly acknowledge support of OSN
  • Agreement allow the use of corporate name and logo when listing supporting partners

Strongly Desired (but not strictly required)

  • Posting OSN link and logo where appropriate on own web site
  • Participating in joint press releases about OSN
  • Promoting OSN (the concept and various events) occasionally via mention in blogs and newsletters
  • Participation in occasional conferences and events focused on overcoming obstacles to openness in the realm of sustainability
  • Assistance in managing the affairs of OSN
  • Development or approval of OSN guiding principles
  • Identifying a primary contact person regarding OSN

Optional

  • Leading the coordination of occasional OSN events
  • Financial support for OSN

NOTE: the first official OSN event is scheduled for October 18, 2008 in San Francisco.

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