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=== Applying to become a local chapter ===
If your organization is interested in becoming a local chapter, first review the eligibility requirements and [[Local_Chapters/Handbook_for_becoming_a_Local_Chapter|Handbook for Becoming a Local Chapter]]. Then send the information and documents in the [[Local_Chapters/Application_documents|application documents]] list to l<nowiki>oca</nowiki>l@osmfoundation.org and copy the email to b<nowiki>oa</nowiki>rd@osmfoundation.org.
==== How long does the application take? ====
Depending on the volunteer time of LCCWG members and responsiveness of the applicant, review may take about 1.5 months to a year. We aim to do it as quickly as possible; however, LCCWG are volunteers and we’ve had experience where applicants become unresponsive. Please see the whole timeline in the table below.
==== What can the applying organization expect once they applied? ====
Once we receive your application documents, LCCWG will assign 1-2 points of contact and they will be your focal point/s throughout your application. They will also lead the review, consultation and discussions on your application. LCCWG may ask some questions and clarifications as well as additional supporting documents (full list of [[Local_Chapters/Application_documents}application documents]] here).
Communication usually is done via email. It is up to the discretion of the LCCWG focal point and the applying organization to meet via voice/video if they prefer it.
==== '''What happens when applying organizations and/or LCCWG focal point/s become unresponsive? ''' ====
We understand that there may be circumstances when each or both parties may become unresponsive due to personal reasons and challenges.
'''In cases when the applying organization becomes unresponsive, LCCWG may close the application without prejudice in case the applicant would like to continue the application in the future.'''
'''In cases when LCCWG focal point/s become unresponsive''', as long as lo<nowiki>c</nowkiki>al@osmfoundation.org is in the email thread, other LCCWG members may pick up on the discussion. The idea of assigning 2 focal point/s is that there will be 2 people working on your application, and that one member can pick up if the other member is unavailable.
=== Processing of Local Chapter applications ===
Channel: email
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|2. Creation of [[Local_Chapters_and_Communities_Working_Group|LCCWG]] GitLab ticket and application page on the OSMF website and assigning LCCWG focal point/s
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|Time: 6 working days after application is received, and/or the next LCCWG meeting from the time of receiving application
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|3. Requirements review, including discussions with LCCWG focal point/s, request of other supporting documents, if any
|[[Local_Chapters_and_Communities_Working_Group|LCCWG]]
|Review Eligibility Criteria and submitted documents; Reach out to the applicant if needed, if necessary
Time: ~ 2-3 months
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|4. Local community, and OSMF membership and community consultation
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* a thread in [https://community.openstreetmap.org/ community.osm.org]
Time: 2-4 weeks
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|5. Review and deliberations after community consultation
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|The next LCCWG meeting after the consultation has ended
Time: ~ 1 month
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|Channel: Email / LCCWG GitLab
Time ~ 1
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|OSMF Secretary
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Time: ~ 1-2 months
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|OSMF Secretary
| Channel: Email and/or Board meeting
Time: ~ 1 month
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If not approved, provide in writing full reasons for the refusal to the applicant. Invite the applicant to remedy the identified problems and to re-apply once ready. LCCWG may choose to support the resolution of problems (or not).
Time: ~ 1-2 months
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Time: ~ 1-2 weeks after results
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|OSMF Secretary/Doro<nowiki>thea Kaz</nowiki>azi
| Channel: Email<br>
Time: within 1 month after the agreement is signed
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|Mailing list: Operations officer / Grant Slater
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* Advisory Board mailing lists ''(email address)''
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