The Bylaws Revision Committee (BRC) is starting the final review process of
first draft proposals. Members are encouraged to respond with comments or
suggestions related to the following articles.
ARTICLE IX. COPYRIGHT
Section 1. Members of The USGenWeb Project shall comply with copyright laws
of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code).
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ARTICLE X. LOCAL PROJECTS
Section 1. Each state organization shall provide local websites which
reflect whatever divisional structure is appropriate for that state.
Section 2. Local Project Coordinators shall be appointed by the State
Coordinator in accordance with national and state guidelines. In making
Local Coordinator selections, consideration should be given to knowledge and
interest in genealogy in the area, technical ability, activity in The
USGenWeb Project, and existing workload. All Local Project Co-Coordinator
and Assistant Coordinator appointments must be authorized and approved by
the State Coordinator. Local Projects are limited to one Local Project
Coordinator and one Local Project Co-Coordinator, if desired, who will each
have full voting rights within The USGenWeb Project. Local Projects may
have as many Assistant Coordinators as they wish, subject to authorization
and approval by the State Coordinator. Assistant Local Project Coordinators
shall not have voting rights. All Local Coordinators shall be subscribed to
the state mailing list.
Section 3. The local website shall be created and maintained in accordance
to all national and state guidelines. The website should include on the
home page, a direct link to the state and national projects; an easily
accessible area devoted to researcher's queries, the name(s) of the
coordinator(s) with current email link(s), and any additional requirements
specified by the state organization. Contents of the website should be
updated at least quarterly and reviewed under the supervision of the state
coordinator.
Section 4. If a Local Coordinator can no longer perform their duties for
any reason, (including, but not limited to, abandonment of the site,
resignation or dismissal for valid cause), content of the website submitted
by contributors shall remain with the website, unless the contributor(s)
otherwise request.
All revision drafts may be viewed at
http://home.mchsi.com/~sagitta56/
Roger Swafford
BRC - Chairman