| [openhw] OpenHW Foundation Committee Elections - Call for Nominations |
The OpenHW Foundation is currently seeking nominations to fill elected positions on its two governing bodies; the Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. These committees play a crucial role in the strategy and direction of the OpenHW Foundation.
Nomination Eligibility:
Participant Members: All individuals who are employed by an organisation that is a Participant member of OpenHW Foundation may stand for election. The current Participant Members of the working group can be viewed here.
Election Schedule
May 4 - 12: Call for Nominations (Open Now)
May 14: Announcement of Candidates Standing for Election
May 18 - 26: Ballots Distributed and Voting Period
May 27: Announcement of Election Results
Nomination Process:
Nominations can be made by any member of the OpenHW Foundation (including self-nominations) by sending an email to this mailing list. Self nominations are encouraged!
Please indicate which committee (Steering or Technical Advisory) the nomination is for. You can also nominate for both.
Nominees are strongly encouraged to include a short bio highlighting their relevant experience.
If you are nominating someone else, please confirm that they are willing to stand for election. Note; Each Member may have at most one individual stand for election to any particular committee.
Election Process
After the nomination period closes, the list of candidates will be confirmed and announced.
Ballots will then be distributed to all Participant Member Organizations via email (one ballot per organization).
The election will follow the Eclipse Foundation's "Single Transferable Vote" method, as outlined in the Eclipse Foundation Bylaws.
The winning candidates will be announced on this mailing list after the voting period closes.
Call to Action
We encourage all Participant Members to actively participate in this election process by nominating qualified candidates or standing for election themselves. Your involvement is crucial in shaping the strategic future of the OpenHW Foundation.
Additional Information
For more information about the roles and responsibilities of the Steering and Technical Advisory Committees, please refer to the OpenHW Foundation's Charter.
For more information regarding the overall election process, please refer to the Eclipse Foundation Working Group Operations Guide.
If you have any questions about the nomination or election process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on this mailing list.
Thank you for your support and participation in the OpenHW Foundation. We look forward to a successful election!
Zahra Fazli
Membership Process Lead | Eclipse Foundation
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