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Honorary Patron – Role and Responsibilities - The International Summit of Leaders

Policy: Honorary Patron – Role and Responsibilities

1. Policy Statement

The Executives board of the International Summit of Leaders (ISL) may appoint persons to the role of “Honorary Patron”. An Honorary Patron shall be someone who, due to his/her public achievement, exemplification of outstanding leadership, and stature in society, can help the International Summit of Leaders (ISL) achieve its mission by enhancing the group’s credibility, and by modeling different ideals of leadership. And the benefits for Honorary Patron will be sending to him/her in an official letter form.

2. Policy Framework Governing the Position of Honorary Patron

2.1 Negotiated Agreement Regarding Duties: The International Summit of Leaders (ISL) will work with each individual invited to serve as honorary patron to fashion mutually acceptable duties which accord with the honorary patron’s capacity to serve, and which meets some if not all, the requirements described in Item 2.2 of this document. This flexibility acknowledges that some patrons who reside outside of Nigeria or Netherlands may be, physically or otherwise, unable to perform some the duties noted in Item 2.2. Hence, while the roles listed below are the ISL’s standards for the position, some may be waived for individual honorary patrons.

2.2 ISL ’s Standard Set of Roles for Honorary Patrons:

Here is the ISL’s list of standard duties governing the position of honorary patron:

2.2a: Lend his/her name to the organization as an expression of support for the group’s mission and programs, and in so doing, enhance the credibility of the ISL, augment its fundraising capacity, and generally bestow an aura of goodwill on the group/organization. This role is a core to the position of honorary patron.

2.2b: Support the ISL’s fundraising for less priviledges and building activity if he/she happens to be in the City of Nigeria or Netherlands. Where the honorary patron is not resident in the Nigeria or Netherland or India Region, and where he/she is in a position to visit the City of Nigeria or Netherland or India, the honorary patron may exercise the option to serve as guest of honour at an ISL fundraising and/or an ISL leadership-development exercise.

2.2c: Support the ISL’s fundraising programs by way of pre-recorded or online-live (e.g. Skype) address to events hosted by the ISL.

2.2d: Contribute to the ISL’s leadership development programs by the sharing of insights, experiences and other enriching leadership perspectives. The honorary patron may participate in these addresses and discussions by and mode deemed convenient, modes such as in-person, pre-recorded or online-live (e.g. Skype).

2.2e: Leverage his/her networks to encourage other renowned leaders to contribute their time and knowledge to the intellectual enrichment of the ISL’s programs, and to participate in the ISL’s fundraising programs.

2.3 Constraints to the Position of Honorary Patron:

The following constraints will apply to the position of honorary patron:

2.3a: Will not be a member of Executive of the ISL and will have no voting privileges in the ISL.

2.3b: Will not have any special authority over the ISL’s Board of Executive.

2.3c: Will have no voting rights with the ISL.

2.3d: Will not be required to attend ISL meetings, pay any fees or bear any liabilities on behalf of   the ISL.

Duration to the Term of Honorary Patron:

The term of an honorary patron will end under any of the following conditions:

2.4a: The agreed term of service expires AT 5YEARS.

2.4b: The honorary patron resigns, at any time, by submitting a written resignation to the International Coordinator (world-wide) of the ISL, in which case such resignation shall be effective on the date specified in the resignation.

2.4c The honorary patron dies.

2.4d: The International Coordinator (world-wide) of the ISL, acting on the direction of the Executives, terminates the honorary patron’s service to the ISL by submitting a written notice to the honorary patron, in which case such termination shall have effect on the date specified in the termination notice.

2.4e: The ISL as a group of professionals.

2.5 Honorary Patron Emeritus: When the term of an honorary patron ends, the individual may retain enthusiastic support for the ISL and wish to retain a certain level of engagement with the group. Conversely, the ISL may wish to honour the individual’s past service and extend the benefit derived from the individual’s good name. Where this occurs, the ISL and the former honorary patron may come to an agreement whereby the individual is bestowed with the status of Honorary Patron Emeritus. Where this occurs, the honorary patron emeritus would:

2.5a: be awarded the honour for a lifetime term, and

2.5b: have no duties or obligations to the ISL other than those the individual opts to exercise and which the ISL values.

2.6 Selection and Recruitment:

The ISL may seek the services and support of more than one honorary patron. Any member or Executive of the ISL may propose to the council an individual he/she considers suitable for the position of honorary patron. Subsequently, the council’s Executive Committee will establish a process for determining the candidate’s suitability, implement a strategy for recruiting the candidate, if suitable, and draft an agreement. The Executive will advise the Board, and the Board will authorize the appointment of Honorary Patrons.

3. Reason for Policy

The International Summit of Leaders (ISL) requires a policy which governs its relationships will the eminent individuals who lend their good name to the service of the ISL. The International Summit of Leaders (ISL) recognizes the restraints that a rigid one size fits all policy may have on its ability to attract prominent honorary patrons, especially those busy individuals with a global profile and resident far from the City of Nigeria, Netherlands or India. Hence it has instituted a policy framework with the roles and constraints it believes to be ideal, while allowing honorary patrons to negotiate exemptions from certain roles based on their personal circumstances. A policy which describes an ideal, while being practical and flexible to attract illustrious exemplars of leadership as honorary patrons, will best serve the needs and interests of both patron and institute.

By ISL this policy, the International Summit of Leaders (ISL) fulfils the direction given by rules, “The Executives shall establish a policy pertaining to Honorary Patrons”.

4. Who Should Read This Policy 

The following persons or groups must read and understand this policy in order to effectively discharge their duties in the ISL:

• All Senior members, Youths Patron/Leaders and Executives of the ISL
• All volunteers associated with the ISL and its programs
• All Leaders and Youths members in the ISL’s Leadership by Design program.

4. Definitions