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We are trialling this approach with the Gender Equality Principles and the Open Source Principles discussions.

Objectives

The objectives of a NREN Principles activity are to:

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The principles are not intended to be binding, but rather guidelines to support a shared understanding of our values and approaches in relation to a given topic.

Initiation

Any member of the GÉANT Community can propose the development of a set of NREN Principles based on the following conditions and steps:

• At least 3 NRENs or other organisations support the creation and are willing to actively participate.
• An outline of the proposed principles and the direction of work is created by those volunteers. 
• The group inform the GÉANT Community Committee that they would like to form an activity to support the creation of NREN Principles for a specific topic area.
• The proposal is sent to the GCC for approval.

Resources and Support

If approved, GÉANT will provide support from the GÉANT Community Programme following the usual process for allocating work to activity coordinators.  As appropriate, GÉANT can support:

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Funding for specific community activities - such as invited speakers, trainings etc. can be made to the GÉANT Community Programme Coordinator. 

Termination

All GÉANT Community Activities are reviewed by the GCC on an annual basis.  The GCC may decide to shut-down an NREN Principles activity under the following circumstances:

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