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= Call for election = | = Call for election = | ||
The [[PSC]] election 2024 starts on '''2024-09-16''' and ends on '''2024- | The [[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 | 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 chair and the planning decided in light of the experiences in previous elections. | This is in accordance with the current PSC chair and the planning decided in light of the experiences in previous elections. | ||
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== The process == | == The process == | ||
The election process is split | The election process is essentially split in two phases: 1) the Nomination and 2) the Voting. After this the results are announced and the new PSC is officially formed. | ||
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During the Nomination phase, '''any''' member of the GRASS-GIS community, can nominate '''any''' community member for being a candidate for the PSC. | 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 | 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. | 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. | ||
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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 for the PSC 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. | 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. | ||
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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 | 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 '''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. | ||
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== 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- | * nomination period: 2024-09-16 to 2024-10-07 | ||
* presentation of the candidates: 2024- | * presentation of the candidates: 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-14 | ||
* elections: 2024-10- | * elections: 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-28 | ||
* announcement of the newly elected PSC: 2024- | * announcement of the newly elected PSC: 2024-11-02 at latest | ||
=== Nomination Period === | === Nomination Period === | ||
The nomination starts on 2024-09-16 at 12:00 UTC, runs strictly for 3 weeks and ends on 2024- | 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. | ||
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=== Presentation of the candidates === | === Presentation of the candidates === | ||
The presentation of the candidates will run from 2024- | 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 === | === Voting Period === | ||
The voting period will run from 2024-10- | The voting period will run from 2024-10-21 at 12:00 UTC up until 2024-10-28 at 12:00 UTC. | ||
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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- | 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. | Afterwards, the newly formed PSC will elect the chair person, being one of the new members. | ||
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=== Nomination (I) === | === Nomination (I) === | ||
* from 2024-09-16 to 2024- | * 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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=== Nomination (II) === | === Nomination (II) === | ||
* from 2024- | * 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) | ||
=== Voting: from 2024-10- | === 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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=== Results === | === Results === | ||
The new PSC will be presented at latest on 2024- | The new PSC will be presented at latest on 2024-11-02. | ||
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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= | 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] | ||
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The '''new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee''' (PSC) is composed of | The '''new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee''' (PSC) is composed of 9 members, of which 4 are newly elected (ranking, name, number of votes): | ||
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Revision as of 14:14, 5 September 2024
Call for election
The 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 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) the Nomination and 2) the 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 for the PSC 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.
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@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.
Afterwards, the newly formed PSC will elect the chair person, being one of the new members.
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
| Candidate's name | Country | Nominated by | Link to announcement | Link to candidate statement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNN | NNN | NNN | NNN | NNN |
Results
Voting result (ranking, name, number of votes):
{{{
1. NNNN XX
}}}
The new GRASS GIS Project Steering Committee (PSC) is composed of 9 members, of which 4 are newly elected (ranking, name, number of votes):
{{{
1. NNNN XX
}}}
Details
- Number of eligible voters: XXX
- Cast votes: YY
OSGeo !LimeSurvey voting system
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
More information at: OSGeo LimeSurvey -- to be published when election is finished
Election tally
More information at: OSGeo LimeSurvey - to be published when election is finished