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New members for the Board of the Sphere Project

The Sphere Project took a new form in April 2005, based on a series of consultations held during 2004 to determine the future of the Project (update on June and October 2004). As part of this new form, the Sphere Management Committee has been replaced by the Sphere Board as the governing body of the Project.

Following a call for applications for new members to the Board at the end of 2004, 2 new members have joined the Board. There remain a few vacant places, so it has been decided to reopen the application process for 4 months as from 5 August 2005. Applications are open to NGO (non governmental organisation) networks or families who are committed to the effective use and promotion of Sphere. Full details are given in the membership package :
• a letter of invitation from the Chair of the Sphere Board;
• the Sphere Project New Governance Structure;
• an application form.

Please note that all Board meetings and communications are conducted in English. Unfortunately there is currently no provision for translation/interpretation facilities for Board representatives, who therefore need to be able to operate in English. This could be with the aid of interpretation/translation if necessary, as long as this can be provided by the applying organisation.

Invitation letter from Sphere Management Committee Chair

Dear colleague,
This letter offers a sincerely warm welcome to all those NGOs, networks or federations that are interested to support the future of the Sphere Project, by applying for membership of the new Sphere Board. (READ LETTER)

The Sphere Project New Governance Structure

(Guiding Principles for the New Governance Structure / Board Composition / Board Responsibilities / Terms of Service / Decision-making and Voting Procedures / Safeguards for Financial and Reputational Risks / Chair / Legal Status - Hosting Agreement / Membership Criteria for organisations represented on the Sphere Board / Advisory Committee)

Application Form

To be sent by e-mail, fax or regular mail. Closing date for applications to the new Sphere Board is 5 December 2005.