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= PSC Election 2024 =
= Call for election =
The Project Steering Committee ([[PSC]]) election 2024 starts on '''2024-09-16''' and ends on '''2024-11-02'''.


== Call for election ==
The new committee will be formed by '''9''' members, of which '''5''' are current members and '''4''' will be newly elected on this election. '''The seats open for election''' are those currently held by:
The PSC election 2024 starts on '''2024-09-16''' and ends on '''2024-10-26'''.
* Helena Mitasova,
* Helmut Kudrnovsky,
* Martin Landa, and
* Michael Barton.


The new committee will be formed by 9 members, of which '''5''' are current members and '''4''' will be newly elected on this election. The seats open for election are those of: Helena Mitasova, Helmut Kudrnovsky, Martin Landa and Michael Barton.
This is in accordance with the current PSC and the planning decided in light of the experiences in previous elections (See PSC [https://grasswiki.osgeo.org/wiki/PSC_Meeting_2024-06-14 meeting minutes from June 2024]).


This is in accordance with the current PSC chair and the planning decided in light of the experiences in previous elections.


== The process ==
The election process is essentially split in two phases:  1) Nomination and 2) Voting. After this, the results are announced and the new PSC is officially formed.


=== 1. The process===
The election process is split essentially in two phases:  1) the Nomination and 2) the Voting.
Final actions are announcing the results and officially forming the new PSC, which will consist of 9 members, 5 already sitting and 4 newly elected.


=== Nominations ===
During the Nomination phase, '''any''' member of the GRASS GIS community, can nominate '''any''' community member for being a candidate for the PSC.


==== 1.1 Nominations ====
Current PSC members can be nominated for re-election in the same way by the community as possible new candidates.
During the Nomination phase, '''any''' member of the GRASS-GIS community, can nominate '''any''' community member for being a candidate for the PSC.
 
Current PSC members are to be nominated for re-election in the same way by the community as possible new candidates.


To set a nomination in motion, an e-mail should be directed to the Chief Return Officer (CRO - cro.grass at osgeo.org) including '''name''', '''contact e-mail''' and shortly '''why''' a person is recommended as a PSC member.
To set a nomination in motion, an e-mail should be directed to the Chief Return Officer (CRO - cro.grass at osgeo.org) including '''name''', '''contact e-mail''' and shortly '''why''' a person is recommended as a PSC member.


The CRO will then contact the recommended person asking for confirmation.  The nominated person has to accept the candidacy for the PSC and will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve as part of it.
The CRO will then contact the recommended person asking for confirmation.  The nominated person has to accept the candidacy and will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve as part of it.


A nomination and its acceptance '''are required to be sent directly to the CRO''' in private. Following confirmation, it is the CRO's task to officially announce a nomination.
A nomination and its acceptance '''are required to be sent directly to the CRO''' in private. Following confirmation, it is CRO's task to officially announce a nomination.




==== 1.2 Voting ====
=== Voting ===
The CRO will ensure to invite all eligible voters.  
The CRO will ensure to invite all eligible voters.  


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* are registered and have translated for GRASS GIS in Weblate
* are registered and have translated for GRASS GIS in Weblate


A list of eligible voters has already been compiled on the basis of the criteria given above. The list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GdZUcwERaIJur9fXs1D05Sw-Jv57N3LfQ8njfM6Jd-4/edit?usp=sharing here]
A list of eligible voters has already been compiled on the basis of the criteria given above. The list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GdZUcwERaIJur9fXs1D05Sw-Jv57N3LfQ8njfM6Jd-4/edit?usp=sharing here].


If you believe you meet the criteria but do not find your name in the list, please contact the CRO (cro.grass@osgeo.org) or make a pull request before September 15.
If you believe you meet the criteria but do not find your name in the list, please contact the CRO (cro.grass at osgeo.org) or make a pull request before '''15 September 2024'''.


During the Voting period, eligible voters, can vote their preferred candidate(s) via an on-line tool which will protect privacy.
During the Voting period, eligible voters can vote their preferred candidate(s) via an on-line tool which will protect privacy.


Each voter can vote one time.  However, there is no limit as to how many, among the candidates, a voter can select.
Each voter can vote one time.  However, there is no limit as to how many, among the candidates, a voter can select.




=== 2. Time frame ===
== Time frame ==
* announcement of elections: 2024-08-22 (incl. CRO)
* announcement of elections: 2024-08-22 (incl. CRO)
* nomination period: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-30
* nomination period: 2024-09-16 to 2024-10-07
* presentation of the candidates: 2024-09-30 to 2024-10-07
* presentation of the candidates: 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14
* elections: 2024-10-14 to 2024-10-21
* elections: 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-28
* announcement of the newly elected PSC: 2024-10-26 at latest
* announcement of the newly elected PSC: 2024-11-02 at latest




==== 2.1 Nomination Period ====
=== Nomination Period ===
The nomination starts on 2024-09-16 at 12:00 UTC, runs strictly for 3 weeks and ends on 2024-09-30 at 12:00 UTC. Following this period, there will be a one week of no-action to have time to reflect and decide.
The nomination starts on 2024-09-16 at 12:00 UTC, runs strictly for 3 weeks and ends on 2024-10-07 at 12:00 UTC. Following this period, there will be a one week of no-action to have time to reflect and decide.


You are kindly asked to refrain from canceling an already announced nomination or support and request for a new nomination. Unless there are serious reasons to cancel a nomination, modification of the list of nominees will not be possible after the end of the 3rd week.
You are kindly asked to refrain from canceling an already announced nomination or support and request for a new nomination. Unless there are serious reasons to cancel a nomination, modification of the list of nominees will not be possible after the end of the 3rd week.




==== 2.2 Presentation of the candidates ====
=== Presentation of the candidates ===
The presentation of the candidates will run from 2024-09-30 to 2024-10-07. The nominated candidates will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve or work for as part of the PSC.
The presentation of the candidates will run from 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14. The nominated candidates will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve or work for as part of the PSC.




==== 2.3 Voting Period ====
=== Voting Period ===
The voting period will run from 2024-10-14 at 12:00 UTC up until 2024-10-21 at 12:00 UTC.
The voting period will run from 2024-10-21 at 12:00 UTC up until 2024-10-28 at 12:00 UTC.




==== 2.4 Results ====
=== Results ===
Votes will be counted and the top 4 voted candidates will fill the seats to form the new PSC. In case of a vote tie, the CRO will randomize the selection between the tied candidates for a PSC seat.
Votes will be counted and the top 4 voted candidates will fill the seats to form the new PSC. In case of a vote tie, the CRO will randomize the selection between the tied candidates for a PSC seat.


Results to be announced, at latest, on 2024-10-26.
Results to be announced, at latest, on 2024-11-02.
 
Afterwards, the newly formed PSC will elect the chair person, being one of the new members.
 


=== 3. Overview ===
<!-- Afterwards, the newly formed PSC will elect the chair person, being one of the new members. VA: Where does this come from? -->


== Overview ==


==== 3.1 Nomination (I) ====
=== Nomination (I) ===
* from 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-30
* from 2024-09-16 to 2024-10-07
* e-mails directed to the CRO by:
* e-mails directed to the CRO by:
** a community member to nominate a candidate
** a community member to nominate a candidate
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==== 3.2 Nomination (II) ====
=== Nomination (II) ===
* from 2024-09-30 to 2024-10-07
* from 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14
* re-think, evaluate, decide for candidate(s)
* re-think, evaluate, decide for candidate(s)
* e-mail from the candidate directed to the community with a statement of her/his aims as part of the PSC
* e-mail from the candidate directed to the community with a statement of her/his aims as part of the PSC
* email directed to the CRO by a candidate for canceling candidacy (possible '''only''' for important reasons)
* email directed to the CRO by a candidate for canceling candidacy (possible '''only''' for important reasons)


==== 3.3 Voting: from 2024-10-14 to 2024-10-21 ====
=== Voting: from 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-28 ===
Eligible voters are all people who:
Eligible voters are all people who:
* have one or more merged pull requests in any of grass, grass-addons, grass-website, grass-promo repositories,
* have one or more merged pull requests in any of grass, grass-addons, grass-website, grass-promo repositories,
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==== 3.4 Results ====
=== Results ===
The new PSC will be presented at latest on 2024-10-26.
The new PSC will be presented at latest on 2024-11-02.




== Preparation of the list of nominees for the [wiki:PSC] election 2024 ==
= Preparation of the list of nominees for the PSC election 2024 =
'''Any community member is eligible to propose a new PSC member candidate. A motivation must be added why the proposed candidate may be a good choice for the PSC.'''
'''Any community member is eligible to propose a new PSC member candidate. A motivation must be added why the proposed candidate may be a good choice for the PSC.'''


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* The CRO will update the table of nominations below.
* The CRO will update the table of nominations below.


Deadline: [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?year=2024&month=09&day=30&hour=12&min=0&sec=0 Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:00 UTC]
Deadline: [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?year=2024&month=10&day=07&hour=12&min=0&sec=0 Monday, 7 October 2024, 12:00 UTC]
 
= List of nominees =


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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! Candidate's name !! Country !! Nominated by !! Link to announcement !! Link to candidate statement
! Candidate's name !! Country !! Nominated by !! Link to announcement !! Link to candidate statement
|-
|-
| NNN || NNN || NNN || NNN || NNN  
| Eric Hutton || USA || Michael Barton || By Michael Barton: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002900.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002922.html Link to statement]
|-
| Isaac Ullah || USA || Michael Barton || By Michael Barton: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002900.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002916.html Link to statement]
|-
| Nicklas Larsson || Hungary || Anna Petrášová || By Anna Petrášová: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002902.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002918.html Link to statement]
|-
| Caitlin Haedrich || USA || Anna Petrášová || By Anna Petrášová: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002903.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002921.html Link to statement] 
|-
| Helmut Kudrnovsky || Austria || Caitlin Haedrich || By Caitlin Haedrich: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002904.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002920.html Link to statement]
|-
| Corey White || USA || Vaclav Petras || By Vaclav Petras: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002905.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002917.html Link to statement] 
|-
| Paulo van Breugel || Netherlands || Verónica Andreo || By Verónica Andreo: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002906.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002919.html Link to statement]
|-
| Edouard Choinière  || Canada || Paulo van Breugel || By Paulo van Breugel: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002907.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-user/2024-October/083712.html Link to statement]
|-
| Brendan Harmon  || USA || Vaclav Petras || By Vaclav Petras: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002908.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002914.html Link to statement]
|-
| Linda Karlovska  || Czechia || Markus Neteler || By Markus Neteler: [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-September/002909.html Link to nomination announcement] || [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/grass-psc/2024-October/002915.html Link to statement]  
|-
|-
|}
|}




== Results ==
= Results =
Voting results (ranking, name, number of votes):


Voting result (ranking, name, number of votes):
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;
|+ Voting results
|-
! Ranking !! Name !! Number of votes  
|-
| 1 || Linda Karlovska || 41
|-
| 2 || Helmut Kudrnovsky || 30
|-
| 3 || Nicklas Larsson || 30
|-
| 4 || Paulo van Breugel || 29
|-
| 5 || Caitlin Haedrich || 27
|-
| 6 || Edouard Choinière || 22
|-
| 7 || Corey White || 21
|-
| 8 || Isaac Ullah || 17
|-
| 9 || Brendan Harmon || 12
|-
| 10 || Eric Hutton || 10
|-
|}


{{{
1. NNNN        XX
}}}


The '''new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee''' (PSC) is composed of 9 members, including 3 newly elected and 1 reelected member in this election (ranking, name, number of votes):


The '''new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee''' (PSC) is composed of **9** members, of which 4 are newly elected (ranking, name, number of votes):
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;
|+ Voting results
|-
! Ranking !! Name !! Number of votes !! Note
|-
| * || Verónica Andreo || -- ||
|-
| * || Huidae Cho || -- ||
|-
| * || Markus Neteler || -- ||
|-
| * || Vaclav Petras || -- ||
|-
| * || Anna Petrášová || -- ||
|-
| 1 || Linda Karlovska || 41 ||
|-
| 2 || Helmut Kudrnovsky || 30 || reelected
|-
| 3 || Nicklas Larsson || 30 ||
|-
| 4 || Paulo van Breugel || 29 ||
|-
|}


{{{
(*) sitting members whose chair was not open for reelection
1. NNNN        XX
}}}


== Details ==
* name and e-mail address for 153 eligible voters were loaded
* 5 e-mail addresses were invalid
* 2 voters explicitly declined to participate
* 59 registered voters submitted complete responses (i.e. chose 4 candidates out of 10)
* 87 registered voters either did not participate or submitted empty or partial responses
** of these, 23 partial or incomplete votes were registered, resulting in 3 definite votes for 3 different candidates


=== Details ===
* Number of eligible voters: XXX
* Cast votes: YY


=== OSGeo LimeSurvey voting system ===
The entire election process is encrypted. The CRO, being the administrator of this "private" election, can only verify which of the invited members did vote.


==== OSGeo !LimeSurvey voting system ====
* The election URL: [https://limesurvey.osgeo.org/?r=GRASS_PSC_2024 https://limesurvey.osgeo.org/?r=GRASS_PSC_2024]
This is going to be updated soon
* Uploaded eligible voters file''' xxx bytes, at DD MM YYYY: done processing: NNN voters loaded
* Trustee fingerprint and Audit information
 
 
==== Technicalities ====
The entire election process is encrypted. The CRO, being the administrator of this "private" election, can only verify which of the invited members did vote.


* The election URL: [*** coming soon ***]




===== Ballots =====
= Notes for the next election (2028) =
More information at:
[https://limesurvey.osgeo.org/ OSGeo LimeSurvey -- to be published when election is finished]


- remove from list former contributors who have explicitly asked to be removed


===== Election tally =====
- remove e-mail addresses that are not working
More information at:
[https://limesurvey.osgeo.org/ OSGeo LimeSurvey - to be published when election is finished]


- explore and assess practical mechanisms for allowing the voters the possibility to opt out of the elections, including reminder emails, etc.


===== Trustee =====




== Notes for the next election (2028) ==
[[Category:PSC]]

Latest revision as of 13:17, 28 October 2024

Call for election

The Project Steering Committee (PSC) election 2024 starts on 2024-09-16 and ends on 2024-11-02.

The new committee will be formed by 9 members, of which 5 are current members and 4 will be newly elected on this election. The seats open for election are those currently held by:

  • Helena Mitasova,
  • Helmut Kudrnovsky,
  • Martin Landa, and
  • Michael Barton.

This is in accordance with the current PSC and the planning decided in light of the experiences in previous elections (See PSC meeting minutes from June 2024).


The process

The election process is essentially split in two phases: 1) Nomination and 2) Voting. After this, the results are announced and the new PSC is officially formed.


Nominations

During the Nomination phase, any member of the GRASS GIS community, can nominate any community member for being a candidate for the PSC.

Current PSC members can be nominated for re-election in the same way by the community as possible new candidates.

To set a nomination in motion, an e-mail should be directed to the Chief Return Officer (CRO - cro.grass at osgeo.org) including name, contact e-mail and shortly why a person is recommended as a PSC member.

The CRO will then contact the recommended person asking for confirmation. The nominated person has to accept the candidacy and will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve as part of it.

A nomination and its acceptance are required to be sent directly to the CRO in private. Following confirmation, it is CRO's task to officially announce a nomination.


Voting

The CRO will ensure to invite all eligible voters.

Eligible voters are all people who:

  • have one or more merged pull requests in any of grass, grass-addons, grass-website, grass-promo repositories,
  • participated of GRASS PSC and community events,
  • have one or more merged pull requests in qgis/QGIS related to GRASS integration,
  • have one or more merged pull requests in rsbivand/rgrass, or
  • are registered and have translated for GRASS GIS in Weblate

A list of eligible voters has already been compiled on the basis of the criteria given above. The list can be found here.

If you believe you meet the criteria but do not find your name in the list, please contact the CRO (cro.grass at osgeo.org) or make a pull request before 15 September 2024.

During the Voting period, eligible voters can vote their preferred candidate(s) via an on-line tool which will protect privacy.

Each voter can vote one time. However, there is no limit as to how many, among the candidates, a voter can select.


Time frame

  • announcement of elections: 2024-08-22 (incl. CRO)
  • nomination period: 2024-09-16 to 2024-10-07
  • presentation of the candidates: 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14
  • elections: 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-28
  • announcement of the newly elected PSC: 2024-11-02 at latest


Nomination Period

The nomination starts on 2024-09-16 at 12:00 UTC, runs strictly for 3 weeks and ends on 2024-10-07 at 12:00 UTC. Following this period, there will be a one week of no-action to have time to reflect and decide.

You are kindly asked to refrain from canceling an already announced nomination or support and request for a new nomination. Unless there are serious reasons to cancel a nomination, modification of the list of nominees will not be possible after the end of the 3rd week.


Presentation of the candidates

The presentation of the candidates will run from 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14. The nominated candidates will be asked to write a few lines stating what she/he wants to achieve or work for as part of the PSC.


Voting Period

The voting period will run from 2024-10-21 at 12:00 UTC up until 2024-10-28 at 12:00 UTC.


Results

Votes will be counted and the top 4 voted candidates will fill the seats to form the new PSC. In case of a vote tie, the CRO will randomize the selection between the tied candidates for a PSC seat.

Results to be announced, at latest, on 2024-11-02.


Overview

Nomination (I)

  • from 2024-09-16 to 2024-10-07
  • e-mails directed to the CRO by:
    • a community member to nominate a candidate
    • the nominee to confirm acceptance of candidacy


Nomination (II)

  • from 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14
  • re-think, evaluate, decide for candidate(s)
  • e-mail from the candidate directed to the community with a statement of her/his aims as part of the PSC
  • email directed to the CRO by a candidate for canceling candidacy (possible only for important reasons)

Voting: from 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-28

Eligible voters are all people who:

  • have one or more merged pull requests in any of grass, grass-addons, grass-website, grass-promo repositories,
  • participated of GRASS PSC and community events,
  • have one or more merged pull requests in qgis/QGIS related to GRASS integration,
  • have one or more merged pull requests in rsbivand/rgrass, or
  • are registered and have translated for GRASS GIS in Weblate
  • privacy/anonymity guaranteed by using OSGeo LimeSurvey, OSGeo's on-line voting system
  • voters will be invited via email


Results

The new PSC will be presented at latest on 2024-11-02.


Preparation of the list of nominees for the PSC election 2024

Any community member is eligible to propose a new PSC member candidate. A motivation must be added why the proposed candidate may be a good choice for the PSC.

To submit a PSC member nomination:

  • Confirm with the nominated person first.
  • Send the nomination email to the CRO.
  • The CRO will contact the nominated person.
  • In case of acceptance, the CRO will forward the nomination to the PSC mailing list along with a copy to the GRASS dev list and the GRASS user list so that the community remains informed.
  • The CRO will update the table of nominations below.

Deadline: Monday, 7 October 2024, 12:00 UTC

List of nominees

List of nominees
Candidate's name Country Nominated by Link to announcement Link to candidate statement
Eric Hutton USA Michael Barton By Michael Barton: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Isaac Ullah USA Michael Barton By Michael Barton: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Nicklas Larsson Hungary Anna Petrášová By Anna Petrášová: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Caitlin Haedrich USA Anna Petrášová By Anna Petrášová: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Helmut Kudrnovsky Austria Caitlin Haedrich By Caitlin Haedrich: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Corey White USA Vaclav Petras By Vaclav Petras: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Paulo van Breugel Netherlands Verónica Andreo By Verónica Andreo: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Edouard Choinière Canada Paulo van Breugel By Paulo van Breugel: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Brendan Harmon USA Vaclav Petras By Vaclav Petras: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement
Linda Karlovska Czechia Markus Neteler By Markus Neteler: Link to nomination announcement Link to statement


Results

Voting results (ranking, name, number of votes):

Voting results
Ranking Name Number of votes
1 Linda Karlovska 41
2 Helmut Kudrnovsky 30
3 Nicklas Larsson 30
4 Paulo van Breugel 29
5 Caitlin Haedrich 27
6 Edouard Choinière 22
7 Corey White 21
8 Isaac Ullah 17
9 Brendan Harmon 12
10 Eric Hutton 10


The new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee (PSC) is composed of 9 members, including 3 newly elected and 1 reelected member in this election (ranking, name, number of votes):

Voting results
Ranking Name Number of votes Note
* Verónica Andreo --
* Huidae Cho --
* Markus Neteler --
* Vaclav Petras --
* Anna Petrášová --
1 Linda Karlovska 41
2 Helmut Kudrnovsky 30 reelected
3 Nicklas Larsson 30
4 Paulo van Breugel 29

(*) sitting members whose chair was not open for reelection

Details

  • name and e-mail address for 153 eligible voters were loaded
  • 5 e-mail addresses were invalid
  • 2 voters explicitly declined to participate
  • 59 registered voters submitted complete responses (i.e. chose 4 candidates out of 10)
  • 87 registered voters either did not participate or submitted empty or partial responses
    • of these, 23 partial or incomplete votes were registered, resulting in 3 definite votes for 3 different candidates


OSGeo LimeSurvey voting system

The entire election process is encrypted. The CRO, being the administrator of this "private" election, can only verify which of the invited members did vote.


Notes for the next election (2028)

- remove from list former contributors who have explicitly asked to be removed

- remove e-mail addresses that are not working

- explore and assess practical mechanisms for allowing the voters the possibility to opt out of the elections, including reminder emails, etc.

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