Clauses

The BNP-ISBA clauses for the biennial International Conference

1. Relationship between the section and the International Conference on Bayesian Nonparametrics:
   • The Section Chair appoints the Scientific Chair of the meeting.
   • The Scientific Committee will be comprised of:
     • three members of the section: the Chair, Chair-Elect and Program Chair;
     • up to three appointments by the Local Organising Committee;
     • any remaining appointments to be made by the Scientific Chair to ensure diversity (historically, the Scientific Committee has been composed of 10 to 12 members).
2. ISBA sponsorship:
   • Requesting ISBA sponsorship is expected for every edition of the conference.
   • The request is submitted to ISBA jointly by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee and the Section Chair, following ISBA's sponsorship and endorsement procedure.
3. Surplus from the International Conference on Bayesian Nonparametrics:
   • Upfront funding from the section and ISBA given under the condition of a registration fee discount for ISBA members is a loan, to be paid back in case of a surplus.
   • Any additional surplus is expected to be donated to the BNP-ISBA section.
4. Registration fees:
   • ISBA members must receive a discount on the registration fee. The suggested discount is equivalent to the annual ISBA membership dues.
   • Any further discount, for instance for members of a local society, should be described in the budget.
5. Registration system:
   • Local organisers may use the ISBA online registration and credit card billing system, to simplify organisation for them.
6. Code of conduct:
   • All meetings are expected to adhere to the ISBA Code of Conduct.

Proposing an edition? The proposal template sets out what a bid should contain, and links the budget spreadsheet.

The BNP-ISBA clauses for the BNP Networking Workshops

1. Relationship between the section and the BNP Networking Workshops:
   • The Section Chair appoints the Scientific Chair of the workshop.
   • The Scientific Committee will be comprised of:
     • two members of the section: the Secretary and the Treasurer;
     • two appointments by the Local Organising Committee;
     • any remaining appointments to be made by the Scientific Chair to ensure diversity.
2. Contents of the scientific program:
   • A significant part of the program is devoted to early career researchers.
3. ISBA sponsorship:
   • Requesting ISBA sponsorship is compulsory for every workshop in the series.
   • The request is submitted to ISBA jointly by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee and the Section Chair, following ISBA's sponsorship and endorsement procedure.
4. Surplus from BNP Networking Workshops:
   • Upfront funding from the section and ISBA given under the condition of a registration fee discount for ISBA members is a loan, to be paid back in case of a surplus.
   • Any additional surplus is expected to be donated to the BNP-ISBA section.
5. Registration fees:
   • ISBA members must receive a discount on the registration fee. The suggested discount is equivalent to the annual ISBA membership dues.
   • Any further discount, for instance for members of a local society, should be described in the budget.
6. Registration system:
   • Local organisers may use the ISBA online registration and credit card billing system, to simplify organisation for them.
7. Code of conduct:
   • All meetings are expected to adhere to the ISBA Code of Conduct.