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The Leadership Group is made up of members that contribute over $20,000 annually to the project, along with representatives from institutions contributing at least 0.5 FTE in-kind developers, or a combination of financial and in-kind resources. Members that contribute at lower levels can also be elected to serve on the leadership group. The Read more about Leadership Group approves the overall priorities and strategic direction of the project by:
- Approving the annual budget allocation and any modifications
- Approving the product roadmap
- Approving the strategic direction
- Nominating and electing Steering Group members
- Voting on key decisions presented by Steering Group
- Helping to raise funds and secure other resources on behalf of the project
Leadership Group Nominations
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The Steering Group is nominated and elected by the Leadership Group. Steering Group members serve three-year terms. The Read more about Steering Group provides project oversight and ensures that the priorities of the Leadership Group and members are met, by:
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Steering Group Nominations
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If a Steering Group member steps down from the group before the end of their three year term a process will begin based on the following criteria:
- If the remaining term is less than 1 year and more than 3 months, a new representative will be elected via a special election for the remaining term followed by a full 3 year term
- If the remaining term is greater than 1 year, a new representative will be elected via a special election for the remaining term alone
- If the remaining term is less than 3 months, the position will be left open until the next election cycle
Special elections will follow the same rules described under Steering Group Nominations above.
Current and Past Elections
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