We are happy to announce that the nominations for Group 1 Officers and Department Coordinators have been finalised. The following individuals have proposed their nominations, according to the new Nomination process. Included are their Manifestos and the timeline for the election for their role.

Note: This is election follows the new methodology that provides different timelines based on number and type of candidates.

Treasurer

Election’s timeline and methodology

This election falls under the “Same DC/Officer Uncontested” scenario in which there is only one candidate and would be new in the role.

• August 30, 2024 - Sole Candidate declared, Manifesto published.
• August 30, 2024 - Ballots sent out
• September 06, 2024 - Ballots close
• September 07, 2024 - Results announced.
• September 23, 2024 - First day of New Term.

Outreach Department Coordinator

Recommend candidates

Submit Recommendation

Election’s timeline and methodology

This election falls under the “New DC/Officer Uncontested” scenario in which there is only one candidate and would be new in the role.

• August 30, 2024 - Sole Candidate declared, Manifesto published. Recommendation form opened.
• September 06, 2024 - Recommendation submission deadline.
• September 13, 2024 - Recommendations published and ballots sent out.
• September 20, 2024 - Ballots close
• September 21, 2024 - Results announced.
• September 23, 2024 - First day of New Term. 

Vice President

The Call for Manifestos for the Vice President role is still open.

Submit Manifesto

Next Steps:

• Voting Ballots for the Secretary election will be sent to voting parties today. As per the Bylaws all Members (Class 3), Team Leaders (Class 2), Department Coordinators and Officers (Class 1) have the right to vote in the Officer's elections.

According to the Bylaws (link below), existing Officers also vote for new Officer roles.

Reference:

• OSM Bylaws: https://www.opensourcematters.org/organisation/by-laws-policies.html
• Change to the Nomination and Election Process: https://community.joomla.org/blogs/leadership/nomination-and-election-process.html
• Change to the Bylaws/Election System: https://community.joomla.org/blogs/leadership/changes-to-the-bylaws-of-osm-election-system.html
• Joomla! Election Cycle: https://www.opensourcematters.org/organisation/directors/election-cycle.html (previous method)

Thank you!