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Joomla Group 1 Elections - Results, extensions and next steps

We are happy to provide an update about the nominations for Group 1 Officers and Department Coordinators. Details provided for each of the positions currently up for election.

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

Election Results

The following positions have been filled and we are happy to announce the election results.

Vice President

Nicola Galgano

Nicola Galgano

Nicola's Manifesto

 

Election Results

Election anonymous ballot closed automatically on August 30, 2021 at 23:59 UTC.

  • Nicola Galgano: 29/60 (48,33% of 60 cast vote forms)
  • Abstain: 6/60 (10% of 60 cast vote forms)
  • None of the above: 25/60 (41,67% of 60 cast vote forms)
Participation rates
  • 87 people were entitled to vote.
  • 60 people have voted (68,97%).
  • 5 people were attentive but have not voted (5,75%).
  • 22 people have not voted (25,29%).

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Events Department Coordinator

David Opati Aswani

David Aswani

David's Manifesto

 

Election Results

Election anonymous ballot closed automatically on August 25, 2021 at 23:59 UTC.

  • David Opati Aswani: 8/10 (80% of 10 cast vote forms)
  • Abstain: 0/10 (0% of 10 cast vote forms)
  • None of the above: 2/10 (20% of 10 cast vote forms)
Participation rates
  • 10 people were entitled to vote.
  • 10 people have voted (100%).
  • 0 people were attentive but have not voted (0%).
  • 0 people have not voted (0%).

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Disclaimer

Manifestos are published as provided by the candidates. The views and opinions expressed in candidates' manifestos are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Open Source Matters, Inc. - Under no circumstances, Open Source Matters, Inc. shall be held responsible or liable in any way for any claims, damages or liabilities whatsoever resulting or arising directly or indirectly from the views expressed in candidates' manifestos.

Positions still up for election

Programs Department Coordinator

No nominations have been received for this role.
The call for manifestos has been extended by one additional week

Submit your manifesto

Nomination form automatically closes on September 4, 2021 at 23.59 UTC.

Operations Department Coordinator (Replacement)

No nominations have been received for this role.
The call for manifestos has been extended by one week

Submit your manifesto

Nomination form automatically closes on September 4, 2021 at 23.59 UTC.

Adjusted Timeline (Vice President)

Following the expected standard timeline. In the case of Uncontested same or new Board member, the timeline would be shorter, as outlined in the Election Policy page.

MilestoneDeadlineNote
Full list of Candidates and Manifestos published.
Recommendation form opened.		 August 08 1 day after the manifesto submissions deadline. Communication channels with candidates are opened (one for each position).
Recommendations submission deadline August 15 The Community has 7 days to submit their recommendations for the candidates. During this time candidate shall be available to answer the questions from the Community in the dedicated channels.
Recommendations published
 August 16 The Secretary publishes the recommendations received for each Candidate. The Community will have one week to digest the recommendations and ask questions to candidates.
Ballots sent out August 23 Voting parties have seven (7) days to submit their preferences.Ballots shall also have the opportunity to vote for "None of the above".
Ballots close August 30 Ballots automatically close at 23.59 UTC of the 7th day after the ballots are sent out.
Results announced / Handover begins
 August 31 The Secretary publishes the Elections Results announcement. During the four (4) following weeks, the current DC/Officer shall start handing over information, assets and permissions to the elected successor.
First Day of  New Term September 29 The newly elected DC/Officers are effective in their position.

Communication Channels

Election channels will be opened in Glip for each role. These channels will allow department/community members to ask candidates questions regarding their manifestos in order to help them decide who to vote for. The following Public Channels will be opened (Candidates will be added by the Secretary):

  • OSM-2021-VicePresident-Channel
  • OSM-2021-Treasurer-Channel
  • OSM-2021-MarketingDC-Channel
  • OSM-2021-EventsDC-Channel

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