[Unsubscribe](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=677&qid=103152&h=hz9mcp4q0ywwccsi) [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=354&cid=6317&cs=b6017efeff0d2f0a7ad925b1b32fa3d2_1787585403_1440) NOTICE - Updated Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures Published This email serves as notice that the Kantara Initiative has formally updated its [Operating Procedures](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/2055110693/Operating+Proc...), the governing document for the Leadership Council and Work/Discussion Groups. These updates are designed to increase the value of Kantara membership through the following key changes: - Voting Privileges: Voting rights within Groups are now reserved strictly for Members (previously open to all Participants). - Leadership Roles: Group leadership roles—including Chair, Vice/Co-Chair, and Secretary—must now be held by Members (previously only Chairs were required to be Members). This strategic alignment anchors the development of Kantara's standards and Work Groups within a dedicated core of invested community stakeholders. Next Steps & Contact: - Group Chairs: You will receive administrative instructions regarding next steps shortly. - General Inquiries: If you have specific questions regarding your Group or your current membership status, please reach out directly to the Leadership Council or to Kantara [staff](mailto:to:%20staff@kantarainitiative.org).