review by SPI

2 files changed, 2 insertions, 19 deletions

diff --git a/bylaws.pdf b/bylaws.pdf
index 0768404..e438427 100644
--- a/bylaws.pdf
+++ b/bylaws.pdf
diff --git a/bylaws.tex b/bylaws.tex
index 7867436..f862453 100644
--- a/bylaws.tex
+++ b/bylaws.tex
@@ -130,7 +130,8 @@ otherwise requires:
 \section{Membership}
 The Members of X.Org shall be designated as Members in good standing who have
 executed a Membership Agreement and who have elected to actively participate in
-the activities of X.Org.
+the activities of X.Org. The X.Org membership does not include the SPI
+membership.
 
 \section{Membership Agreement}
 Additional requirements and rights of membership are specified in the Membership
@@ -413,15 +414,11 @@ the Board. These powers include:
 	\item Holding funds or intangible assets (trademarks or other
 Intellectual Property);
 
-	\item Accepting donations or assets valued at over \$300;
-
 	\item Transfering funds or assets without the consent of SPI; and
 
 	\item Signing contracts (see \ref{section_entering_contracts}).
 \end{enumerate}
 
-SPI: Are those potential services or requirements?
-
 \section{Constitution}
 The Board shall consist of no more than eight (8) Directors, who are current
 Members, elected by the Membership.  No more than two (2) Members who have
@@ -649,11 +646,6 @@ The duties of the Treasurer shall include, but not limited to:
 
 \article{PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS}
 
-SPI: How should we change this article? Do you have any policy on this topic?
-
-``SPI has access to legal counsel which the board may consult on behalf of the
-project, at the discretion of the board.''
-
 To the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of
 Delaware, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, a director of the
 corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its members for
@@ -730,15 +722,6 @@ conditions equivalent to such terms and conditions as would exist if the
 Contract were being entered into with a non-Member. SPI is however the only
 entity habilitated to sign contracts, when mandated by the Board.
 
-SPI: Is this true? Does the board requires to contact you to sign a contract or
-do you provide that as a non-mandatory service?
-
-\section{Non-Profit Statement}
-X.Org is organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes within
-the meaning of  Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code.
-
-SPI: We may not need this anymore right?
-
 \article{AMENDMENT}
 These By-law may be altered, amended or repealed by an affirmative vote of
 at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Members of X.Org.