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=Building a Team=
 
=Building a Team=
  
To begin the process of porting the licenses to a new jurisdiction, a team of committed people within that jurisdiction must be identified. It is important that the team members understand the responsibilities they are undertaking, are dedicated to the project and are willing to cooperate with each other, CC, and other affiliates around the world.  
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To begin the process of porting the licenses to a new jurisdiction, a team of committed people within that jurisdiction must be identified. It is important that the team members understand the responsibilities they are undertaking, are dedicated to the project and are willing to cooperate with each other, CC, and CC's affiliates around the world.  
  
 
The following roles will need to be assigned:  
 
The following roles will need to be assigned:  
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==Legal Project Lead==   
 
==Legal Project Lead==   
  
Legal Project Lead is responsible for adapting the CC licenses in their jurisdiction
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Legal Project Lead is responsible for adapting the CC licenses to the extent necessary to the laws in their jurisdiction
  
 
* professional legal credentials
 
* professional legal credentials
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==Public Project Lead==
 
==Public Project Lead==
Public Project Lead is a spokesperson for the CC project in their jurisdiction
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Public Project Lead is a spokesperson for the CC project in the jurisdiction
  
 
* strong network of collaborators  
 
* strong network of collaborators  

Revision as of 15:49, 28 September 2011

Back: Worldwide Overview

Building a Team

To begin the process of porting the licenses to a new jurisdiction, a team of committed people within that jurisdiction must be identified. It is important that the team members understand the responsibilities they are undertaking, are dedicated to the project and are willing to cooperate with each other, CC, and CC's affiliates around the world.

The following roles will need to be assigned:

Legal Project Lead

Legal Project Lead is responsible for adapting the CC licenses to the extent necessary to the laws in their jurisdiction

  • professional legal credentials
  • reputation among copyright and intellectual property experts
  • enthusiasm for project
  • willingness to adhere to the CC porting guidelines
  • ability to communicate in English

Public Project Lead

Public Project Lead is a spokesperson for the CC project in the jurisdiction

  • strong network of collaborators
  • experience with hosting and organizing events
  • strategies for fundraising
  • willingness to adhere to the CC porting guidelines
  • ability to communicate in English

Affiliate Institution

The Affiliate Institution is the official representative of the CC project in the jurisdiction

  • locally run, owned, and managed
  • mandate of host institution and potential for independence of CC project
  • copyright/internet law expertise
  • professional network, prestige
  • willingness to collaborate
  • capacity



Next: Step II. Project Leads sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Creative Commons