IBSP MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Organizational structure of the IBSP is divided into two branches: Executive Branch and Member Branch. Executive Branch, also called the Board of IBSP is an elected branch that is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the IBSP with the help of the Member Branch. Applications are open for both Executive and Member Branch of the IBSP. Based on A’ Design Award winner status, A’ Design Awards could apply for both Executive Branch and the Member Branch free of charge. Furthermore, there are no yearly fees from A’ Design Award winners.
Executive Branch Structure
- President of IBSP
- Vice President of IBSP
- IBSP Board Members
- IBSP Coordinator
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Member Branch
Structure
- IBSP Emeritus Presidents
- IBSP Emeritus Vice-Presidents
- IBSP Emeritus Board Members
- IBSP Lifelong Members
- IBSP Professional Members
- IBSP Advisory Members
- Full members
- Apprentices
- Prospective Members
- Retired members.
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Executive Branch Members are expected to have following qualities: 1. Person-Centered: They respect other members. 2. Supportive: They are helpful to members and more willing to defend them against criticism from third parties. 3. Democratic: They hold frequent meetings with members to solicit their views and encourage participation. 4. Flexible: They allow members to accomplish their goals in their own way whenever possible, consistent with the goals of the IBSP. 5. Mentors: They emphasize quality, provide clear directions, and give timely feedback to members who need help.
Executive Branch Members are required to follow the following codes of conduct: 1. Commit to ethical, cooperative, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority. 2. Disclose any membership or power positions with other organizations. 3. Avoid conflict of interest with respect to their responsibilities and qualification as an Executive Branch Member.
Executive Branch Members have the following authorities: 1. To hold events for IBSP. 2. To provide non-financial patronage or endorsements on behalf of the IBSP. 3. Moderate and organize networking events, meetings, and conferences of the IBSP. 4. Moderate IBSP forums. 5. Access contact information of IBSP members. 6. Reach IBSP members through public communication or request news release and newsletter services. 7. Vote for IBSP president and vice-president. 8. Designate issues as confidential or sensitive during IBSP meetings. 9. Reduce fees for IBSP patronage and IBSP membership.
Members are expected to obey the following rules: 1. IBSP members need to be respectful of other IBSP members. Flaming or abusing users in any way will not be tolerated and will lead to a warning. 2. Members are asked to not disclose the private contact information to any 3rd party, board, or list any private contact information of other members, under any condition. If you feel the need to share contact information of a IBSP member with a non-member, you should have explicit written permission of the member before you could share any information. 3. Members are asked to "follow" Executives and support their events and initiatives when possible. 4. Members are not asked to act as "Executives". If members note an issue which contravenes something in the IBSP or IBSP members they are welcome to bring it to the attention of a member of the Executive Board. Please do not contact other members yourself or act as "Executives". Members who constantly "act" as "Executives" may be warned. 5. IBSP follows a three strike policy. Members will be warned a maximum of three times for any and all offences in a three month period. If the need arises for a fourth warning a temporary restriction will be put in place of between 1 to 7 days. If warnings continue, the member could be forcefully retired. Arguing with "Executives" after having received a warning will lead to an immediate additional warning. Members who feel they have been unfairly warned are welcome to contact the "Coordinator". 6. Members are not to represent the IBSP to the public, press or other entities unless clearly given such authority by the Executive Board. 7. Members must be philanthropic in their nature.
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