Charter, IIUG/Linux SIG

For those of you interested, I've included a draft charter of a Linux SIG maintained under the auspices of the IIUG. I'm seeking feedback, comments, suggestions, flames. Please send all such to me directly, as this is hardly topical for c.d.i. (yeah, never mind I've posted to c.d.i.). Thanks. Kurt Wall ...............[perforated for your tearing convenience]................. *DRAFT 3* Introduction ------------ The linux-informix mailing list, originally established as part of an advocacy effort to further the IIUG's effort to persuade Informix to port their products to the Linux OS platform, has, in general, met its goals. It is essential for Linux that an enterprise-class RDBMS continue to be available, under active development, and that the level of support available be equivalent to that available for other platforms. It is equally essential to Informix as an ongoing concern to foster the emerging base of Informix users who run Linux. The IIUG, the primary formal association mediating between Informix and its users, is the obvious focal point for such activity. So, this document outlines the purposes, activities, structure, and operations of a proposed IIUG Linux Special Interest Group (Linux SIG). Purpose ------- The purposes of the Linux SIG are: 1) To ensure continued support of the Linux OS as a platform for Informix database engines, development tools and other Informix products as might emerge. In particular, the Linux SIG seeks to establish and maintain Linux as a platform equal in status to and as worthy of support as "traditional" operating systems, such as HP-UX and SunOS/Solaris; 2) To represent the needs and interests of the Linux community, with respect to database technology, to both the IIUG and to Informix; 3) To facilitate peer-to-peer communication among users and persons interested in Informix and Linux; 4) To provide a forum and a resource for Linux users with respect to both the IIUG and to Informix. This role includes, but is not limited to, advocacy, technical assistance, discussion, and all of the purposes stated in Article II, Purpose, of the IIUG Charter. Structure --------- The Linux SIG's organizational structure will resemble that of the IIUG, as defined in Article III, Organizational Structure, of the IIUG Charter. Specifically, the Linux SIG will have a Board of Directors consisting of at least four, and not more than eight, individuals, of whom one will be chosen by election of the Board, as President. The Board itself will be chosen by election of the general membership of the Linux SIG. The Directors serve terms as defined in Article IV, Term of Directors, of the IIUG Charter. The IIUG Board of Directors member with oversight responsibilities for IIUG SIGs has a permanent seat on the Board of Directors of the Linux SIG, but may not serve as President of the Linux SIG. Informix Software may, and is encouraged, to designate one person to serve on the Linux SIG's Board of Directors. Approval of this Board member is subject to the vote of other Board members, under the conditions specifed in Section II.B. of the IIUG Bylaws. The Informix Software representative may not serve as President of the Linux SIG. Activities ---------- The Linux SIG operates a mailing list, linux-informix, hosted by the IIUG. The mailing list serves as the primary forum for SIG activity until such time as the Board, or the membership with the advice of the Board, find it necessary to change. The mailing list primarily provides support for users of Informix on Linux, but is not limited to this role. Advocacy, training, and publicity also constitute legitimate SIG activites. The Board may, at its discretion, create additional mailing lists or other fora as it sees fit. The Board will report its activities to the general membership on a quarterly basis, with due respect for issues of privacy and competitive advantage. All Linux SIG activity will be conducted professionally and honestly. The SIG and its members, particularly the Board of Directors, and especially in relations with Informix Software, are expected to to adhere to the guidelines specified in the Advocacy Program Participant Policy, available at http://www.iiug.org/iiug/advprgm_policy.html. Operation --------- The Linux SIG claims all of the privileges due it as a Special Interest Group as defined in Section VI, Privileges of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), of the IIUG Bylaws. The IIUG accords the Linux SIG full rights as defined in the organization's Charter and Bylaws. Unless otherwise specified in this document, the Linux SIG's operation will follow that of the IIUG charter, as amended. Accordingly, the Linux SIG is obliged to abide by the rules set forth in the IIUG Charter and Bylaws. *DRAFT 3* ...............[perforated for your tearing convenience]................. -- Kurt Informix on Linux FAQ => http://www.xmission.com/~kwall