We are happy to announce that the nominations for Group 2 Officer - Secretary have been finalised. The following individual has proposed their nomination, 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.

Secretary

Your Recommendations

Philip has a great understanding of the workings of Joomla!, a commitment to the project and is a great contributor in the community. - Emmanuel Lemor

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 20, 2025 - New DC/Officer declared as sole candidate. Manifesto published and recommendations form opened.
• February 23, 2025 - Recommendations form closed
• February 24, 2025 - Recommendations published and ballots sent out.
• March 3, 2025 - Ballots close at 23.59 UTC
• March 4, 2025 - Results announced.
• March 4, 2025 - 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!