We are happy to announce that the nominations for Treasurer Replacement Elections 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.

Treasurer (Replacement)

Your Recommendations

I know Ufuk as a helpful and active member of our community. I am very pleased about his candidacy. - Nadja Lamisch

Election timeline and methodology

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

• November 29, 2025 - Sole Candidate declared, Manifesto published. Recommendation form opened.
• December 6, 2025 - Recommendation submission deadline.
• December 9, 2025 - Recommendations published and ballots sent out.
• December 16, 2025 - Ballots close
• December 17, 2025 - Results announced / term begins.

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!