Independent Observer Nominations for 2023 Community Council Election

Community Governance GOSH 2023 Election
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Hi everyone!

Short story:

If you have an idea of someone who would be a good candidate for the Independent Observer position, please nominate them either on this thread or by sending an email to goshcouncil@openhardware.science. Deadline for nominations is July 26 2023 AoE.

Long story:

There are two proposed administrative roles for the upcoming community council election: the Election Secretary and Independent Election Observer. We are moving forward with the GOSH Community Coordinator (myself) serving as the election secretary, and the governance working group will now be accepting nominations for an Independent Observer. You can read the following text from the 2023 Governance Plan for more information surrounding the nomination of the Independent Observer:

  • Independent Election Observer - The current Community Council, with community input, will identify an Independent Election Observer. The Independent Observer will have access to review all aspects of the elections, affirming and ensuring that defined processes are being followed and providing assurance that a fair and inclusive election takes place.

In particular, the responsibilities of the independent observer will be to:

  • Review and understand the GOSH election processes
  • Work with the Election Secretary to confirm that processes are followed
  • Review and confirm tabulated election results in collaboration with the Election Secretary,
  • Confirm winning candidates in collaboration with the Election Secretary
  • Confirm that reported election results match tabulated election results

Ideally, the Independent Observer should be someone from outside of the GOSH community. If you have an idea of someone who would be a good candidate for the Independent Observer position, please share the following with us:

  • Why this person would be a good Independent Observer.
  • Whether they are related or not to GOSH.
  • If this person is aware of your nomination.

Please nominate them either on this thread or by sending an email to goshcouncil@openhardware.science

Deadline for nominations is July 26 2023 AoE.

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Hi Bri,

You know a little bit about me and have engaged with me a time or two. I tend to be good with processes and interacting with details of processes once I understand them.

So in your opinion, would you recommend I consider the Int. Observer position and nominate myself?

I’m looking for ways to better apply my time to things that have legitimate impacts in the world, and GOSH keeps jumping to mind.

Thank you for your thoughts.

Jason

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Hi again everyone,

This is a reminder to send any independent observer nominations before July 26 AoE.

Please nominate them either on this thread or by emailing goshcouncil@openhardware.science.

Thanks,
Bri

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Hi @HoneyBadger great to hear from you!

I’m not @briannaljohns :slight_smile: , but I think it doesn’t hurt to submit a candidacy, with the worse case being that someone else is selected!