Re: Computerbank VIC Procedures & Policies

[Basil Potts <basil@nlc.net.au>]

Briefly, I am very grateful to be able to track the experiences of
Computerbank in Victoria and in Western Australia. We are coming up to our
Inaugural General Meeting of the New South Wales Chapter of Computerbank
on 30th April at 5.30pm at UTS in or near the room scheduled for the SLUG
meeting. I am looking forward to meeting potential members that night.

Basil Potts

On Sun, 18 Apr 1999, kylie wrote:

> Although everyone is eager to get systems out to people it
> is quite clear that before we can do this we are going to
> need the policies & procedures of our Organisation in place.
> Surely - and slowly this is happening.
> 
> Before any computers can be distributed we will need to: a/
> Obtain legal advice and insurances b/ Have a clear training
> and support policy C/ Be clear about our purpose d/
> implement procedures for approving applicants e/ test
> systems f/ be properly incorporated (our constitution is
> currently under review at the Office of Fair Trading)
> 
> It has been proven that the technical side of installing
> systems is possible - several base systems were installed at
> the working bee. The finer details can be worked out before
> computers are picked up by applicants (account names,
> applications required, ISP accounts). We are working on a
> form for this procedure.
> 
> All applicants must fill in the appropriate paperwork - even
> during the pilot. I am currently working on an application
> form - as soon as it is complete it will be available for
> viewing / comment on the web pages.
> 
> It is important that Computerbank Vic (like any
> organisation) has policies, procedures and protocols in
> place as these provide mechanisms of accountability and
> guide a clear purpose.
> 
> What is the feeling of other constituting states?
> 
> Kylie
>