Also, who is allowed to second a nomination?
On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM, Richard Welty <[email protected]>wrote: > the board is currently 5 members. i don't off the top of my head recall > if that's > in the bylaws or part of the standing rules (things specified in the > standing rules > are much easier to change.) > > > On 7/30/13 1:56 PM, Kathleen Danielson wrote: > > Hi Martijn (and other board members), > > Can you talk about the responsibilities of the board as well as the time > commitment that is expected? That would be helpful for people who are > considering running. > > And the board is limited at 5 members, is that correct? > > > On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Martijn van Exel <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi talk-us, >> >> Here's a brief update from the Chapter Board on the upcoming elections. >> As you know, the board is elected on a one year mandate. Our term ends on >> October 13 of this year. This is still a little while away, but we'd like >> all of you to think about the next year of the OSM US Chapter, and who >> should be on the board to represent you. >> >> Perhaps you are thinking of yourself? You should be! Being on the board >> does not require superhero skills, just a dedication to OpenStreetMap in >> the United States and a determination to put your ideas into action. >> >> If you want to nominate yourself for a position on the board, head over >> to >> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2013and >> add yourself. It helps a lot if you write a brief manifesto, outlining >> why you want to be on the board and what you would aim to accomplish. This >> will help voters make an informed choice. >> >> We have more voting members than ever before (thanks in part to the >> membership drives around the previous SOTM US conferences) so the upcoming >> elections should be interesting and important! >> >> We will continue to follow up with more details about the elections as >> they emerge. In the mean time, don't hesitate to voice your questions or >> concerns here or at [email protected]. >> >> On behalf of the OSM US chapter board, >> -- >> Martijn van Exel >> President >> http://oegeo.wordpress.com/ >> http://openstreetmap.us/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Talk-us mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Talk-us mailing > [email protected]http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > > > _______________________________________________ > Talk-us mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > >
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