ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, OPERATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIP
3.1 General Purpose
The general purpose of the Chapter shall be to advance and promote the General Purpose and Guiding Principles of ISOC by serving the interests of the global Internet community through a local presence.
3.2 Chapter-Specific Objectives
The Chapter's specific objectives will be:
a. Protecting the open and innovative use of the Internet.
b. Engaging and educating the next generation of Internet users and helping them shape the evolution of the Internet.
c. Providing a multi-stakeholder forum for the exchange of views and experiences on the Internet.
d. Engaging in a wide range of Internet educational initiatives.
e. Promoting the expansion of Internet access at all levels of the local community.
f. Providing a forum for professional networking and knowledge sharing. (SG)
3.3 Non-Profit Nature
The Chapter shall run in an open, transparent, and "Not-for-Profit" basis.
3.4 Non-Discrimination Policy
The Chapter shall operate in a non-discriminatory manner.
3.5 Compliance
The Chapter and its associated operations shall be displayed and observed in conformance with Article 3.3 and 3.4 above.
3.6 Membership in the Internet Society
All members of the Chapter shall also be members of the Internet Society. However, membership is not necessary for participation in the activities of the society or its chapters.
3.7 Membership Eligibility
All individuals and organizations falling within the defined scope of the Chapter shall be eligible for membership without discrimination.
3.8 Membership Conditions
Membership in the Chapter shall be open to all Internet Society members in the geographic locality served by the Chapter, subject to:
- Abiding by all applicable local and international laws.
- Adhering to the terms and conditions defined in the Chapter Bylaws, including future updates.