There is now a ballot of Ubuntu developers, to select a new member of the Technical Board:
https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-dev/+poll/2009-01-tb-nominees/+vote-simple The candidates in alphabetical order are Colin Watson and Kees Cook. In a departure from tradition, we will have a race between two candidates, rather than a confirmation vote. So there are two candidates, one place, and you get to choose. Both candidates have indicated that they are happy to be in a race rather than a confirmation. In future, depending on circumstance and candidates, we may take either approach. As it happens, both candidates work for Canonical. That's not a requirement for the position. However, the requirements do stack the deck heavily in favour of someone who is able to devote full time attention to the whole linux stack, in Ubuntu or Debian, and is very aware of the Ubuntu community processes and players. As more companies build businesses around Ubuntu and hence employ people who are very active in the Ubuntu developer community, I am sure we will find great non-Canonical TB candidates. We have already built substantial non-Canonical representation in the Community Council, for example. This is a simple two-candidate selection, the winner will be the candidate with the most positive votes. In the event of a tie, I will act as a tie breaker. Please vote soon, the vote is only open for a week. Thank you to both candidates for standing, and thanks in advance to all who participate in the ballot. Mark
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