ESIP Constitution & Bylaws Committee Annual Plan 2016

Chair: Ken Keiser
Type Representative Members: Denise Hills, Brian Wee, Liping Di
Website (wiki): C&B Wiki Page
Monthly Meeting Day/Time: As needed

ESIP Vision

To be a leader in promoting the collection, stewardship and use of Earth science data, information and knowledge that are responsive to societal needs.

2015-2020 Strategic Plan Goals

Increase the use and value of Earth science data and information.
Strengthen the ties between observations and user communities (e.g. technologies, research, education and applications).
Promote techniques to articulate and measure the socioeconomic value and benefit of Earth science data, information, and applications.
Position ESIP to play a major role in Earth science issues (e.g. addressing effects of climate change mitigation, adaptation and supporting sustainable science data infrastructure).

2015-2020 Strategic Plan Executive Summary
Strategic Plan Roadmap

Collaboration Area Plan

Constitution and Bylaws Committee Objective:

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee (C&B) conducts all ESIP elections; provides advice to ESIP on interpretation of the Constitution and Bylaws; is responsible for conducting elections and other voting of the ESIP according to the Constitution and Bylaws; and prepares properly formulated amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of ESIP at the request of, and advice from the Assembly.

Things we may do to fulfill our objectives:

Consider request for amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws, to include investigating the need for the change, seeking advice from ExCom and others, and finally making recommendation for votes by the Assembly
Assists with conducting elections and amendment votes at annual Assembly meetings
Maintains and updates the Constitution and Bylaws documents as required

Things our collaboration area needs to deliver our objectives?

Staff support to move key actions forward related to governance and website
Motivated type representatives interested in helping to maintain ESIP administrative functions
Collaboration with the ExCom to review and consider amendments and plan votes

How will we know we are on the right track?

Adequately fulfilling the needs of member groups with C&B amendments and/or changes as needed
Successfully maintaining the integrity of the C&B documents

How will others know what we are doing in & out of ESIP?

Monthly updates to ExCom
Elections and votes at the annual Assembly meetings

2016C&BPlans

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