So, in practice, does this mean that a new or renewed core contributor nominee needs to review this section of the constitution and agree to it as part of the acceptance criteria? What form does this "assurance" take?
Thanks in advance for clarifications. -alan Valerie Bubb Fenwick wrote: > Hi Everyone - > > The OGB has just passed OGB Policy 2009/007: > OGB Policy Regarding Core Contributor Grants > > Section 3.1 of the OpenSolaris constitution notes that Core > Contributors are "given the responsibility for governance > within the Community Group." Furthermore, Section 4.1 notes > "These Members are responsible for ratifying this Constitution, > electing an OGB to oversee the day-to-day operations of the > OpenSolaris Community, and providing guidance to the OGB." > Before Core Contributor grants are issued or renewed, the > OGB shall receive assurance from those individuals that > they agree to these responsibilities and will agree to > participate in elections. > > The OGB will request assistance from the group facilitators > for applying this policy, but Valerie Fenwick will ensure it > is followed through. This will all be handled over email and > will require a response from the nominated Core Contributor that > they have read this policy and agree with it. > > Approved April 30, 2009. > > If you have any questions, please follow up to ogb-discuss. > > Valerie
