ARTICLE 1: NAME, GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE AND APPLICABILITY

ARTICLE 1: NAME, GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE AND APPLICABILITY

ARTICLE 1: NAME, GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE AND APPLICABILITY

1.1 These are the Bylaws for the Chapter, which shall be called “The Pakistan Islamabad Chapter of the Internet Society” (the “Chapter”), a chapter of the Internet Society (the “Internet Society” or “ISOC”).

1.2 In short form, the Chapter may be called “Internet Society Pakistan Islamabad Chapter” or “ISOC Pakistan Islamabad Chapter”.

1.3 The Chapter will serve the community residing in Islamabad and surrounding areas, on a nonexclusive basis.

1.4 Nothing in these Bylaws shall be against or in violation of any of the following:
a. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
b. Local applicable laws pertaining to the indicated geographical presence.
c. Internet Society Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.

1.5 These Bylaws will be applicable to personnel and organizations who become members of this Chapter.

1.6 Individuals and organizations will not be considered members unless they acknowledge in writing or electronically that they have read and understood these Bylaws.

1.7 These Bylaws shall be made publicly available.

1.8 These Bylaws may be freely used without any prior permission by ISOC chapters or ISOC chapters (in formation) by giving due reference and credit.

1.9 Any proposed changes to these Chapter Bylaws need to be approved by the Internet Society after being presented to the Chapter membership for a vote.