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:If your organization is interested in becoming a local chapter, first review the [[#What_are_the_minimum_requirements_for_a_Chapter.3F|minimum requirements]]. Then send the information and documents in the [[Local Chapters/Application documents|application documents list]] to secretary at osmfoundation.org.
=== Processing of LC applications ===
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|Creation of application page on the OSMF website
|Sub-page under the main [https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Local_Chapters/Applications Applications] page.
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|Requirements Review
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* Bylaws
* Incorporation
* Open membership structure / Voting Rights
* Not For Profit status (either formal or by statue)
* Primary person of contact with OSMF
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|Local community Consultation
|Duration: usually 2 weeks.<br>
Channels:
* local mailing list
* other communication channels used by local mappers (e.g. forum)
- We might ask community members to translate the email in official language(s) of region related to application (if non-EN).<br>
- We might suggest for the email to be distributed on other channels and notify us about them.
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|Membership Consultation (osmf-talk)
|Duration: usually 2 weeks and at the same time as the community consultation <br>
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| Board Vote initiation
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|Sign Formal Agreement
|Template lives [https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Local_Chapters/Template_agreement here]. If SotM international is close, it is preferable to sign the agreement there during the closing ceremony.
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|Update OSMF website and OSM wiki
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| Ask about Advisory Board (AB) Representative
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|Add new representative to AB mailing list, update OSMF website.
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