ESIP Governance
Official bylaws, policies, and procedures of the Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners.
This resource contains the official governance documents for the Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), including the bylaws, policies and procedures, committee procedures, and position descriptions.
How to use this resource
Finding a document: Use the sidebar on the left to browse by section, or use the search bar (top-right) to search by keyword across all documents.
Proposing a change: See How to Contribute for how to suggest edits or report issues — no Git knowledge required.
Document sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Bylaws | The foundational legal governing document of ESIP, restated December 2016 |
| Corporate Policies | Organizational policies covering membership, structure, and operations |
| Ethics & Conduct | Community guidelines, conflict of interest, and whistleblower policies |
| Business & Finance | Financial policies, accounting, procurement, and expense reimbursement |
| Human Resources | HR policies including the employee handbook and search procedures |
| Committee Procedures | Award procedures and committee-specific rules |
| Position Descriptions | Role descriptions for ESIP staff positions |
| Contributing | How to propose changes or report issues |
About this resource
This web book is maintained by the ESIP Governance Committee. To reach the committee, email governance@esipfed.org or open an issue on GitHub.