We are happy to announce that the nomination for Group 2 Offices: Secretary,  Operations Department Coordinator, Production Department Coordinator  and President 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.

President 

There is a candidate for president whom we are still trying to contact.
As soon as we have succeeded in doing so, we will be able to publish  the details.

Secretary

Operations DC

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Production Department Coordinator

Sigrid Gramlinger

Sigrid's Manifesto

Election’s timeline and methodology

This election falls under the “New DC/Officer Uncontested” scenario in which there is only one candidate and is new in the office for which is a candidate.

• February 17, 2026 - New DC/Officer declared as sole candidate. Manifesto published and recommendations form opened.
• February 24, 2026 - Recommendations form closed
• February 25, 2026 - Recommendations published and ballots sent out.
• March 3, 2026 - Ballots close at 23.59 UTC
• March 4, 2026 - Results announced.
• March 4, 2026 - First day of New Term.

Notes:

• 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.
• Team Leaders (Class 2) and Team Members (Class 3) of the interested Department will vote for their Department Coordinator.
• 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!