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GSF Elections 

The Chairs' work is a key role in any voluntary organization and helps set the direction of the Working Group. The chair position is held for one year, after which there are elections where chairs can step down, carry on, and new chairs can be proposed. This is also an opportunity to look for additional project chairs and attract support for the current ongoing projects from the GSF member community. Both Steering and General members can become chairs.

Working Group Overview

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Working Group Overview

The Steering Committee establishes Working Groups (WGs) to manage one or more projects. WGs will are typically be formed centred around a particular functional area; examples of groups include , such as the Open - Source Group, the Standards Group, the Policy Group and , or the Community Group. All outputs produced by the WG that are intended to be published as GSF deliverables MUST be approved Any output created by a WG intended for publication as a GSF deliverable must be ratified by the Steering Committee. 

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GSF Elections 

The Chair will hold their position for a 2-year term, starting DDMMYY. The GSF Organization and Process document defines how to fill a vacant position should an officer resign before a term expires.

Call for nominations

The Chairs' work is significant and helps set the direction of the Working Group while allocating resources to projects. There are two positions available for election in each of the Working Groups in this 20YY election cycle. Co-chairs share responsibilities, complement one another's skills and help keep an organization going during times of turnover and change.

A call for nominations is sent out to all GSF members to offer an opportunity to submit their names for consideration of a chair appointment. The existing chairs can submit their names for consideration to run for a second term.

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If < two names are nominated, they are both voted in unopposed for the term; no voting occurs.

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elected chairs are responsible for leading our Chartered WGs, which includes maintaining governance, defining strategy, and upholding our Code of Conduct. They also oversee the development of projects and mentor team members. Each WG can have up to three co-chair appointments. Both Steering and General members are eligible to become a WG chair.

Term

Foundation member Chairs are appointed for a term of two years, subject to their organization's continued membership. If a Chair resigns before completing their term, an election process will be triggered to find a suitable replacement to nominate a new Chair.

Chair Role & Responsibilities

• The Chair has overall responsibility for the management of the Groupa WG.

• Chairs SHALL maintain strict impartiality and act in the Foundationfoundation's interest in performing their tasks.

• Ensure the technical activities of the Group are progressed promptly following the processes and procedures of GSF.

• Organize and run the meetings following the processes and practices of the GSF.

• The work and progress of the Group WG are appropriately communicated through regular status reports to the SC.

• The Chair MAY delegate tasks to the co-chair, including chairing the Group as and when necessary.

• Facilitate discussion during the meeting, encouraging all members to participate in the decision-making process

Critical dates for the elections

Nomination Process

To submit a candidature for a Working Group Chair position.

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Chair Role Considerations:

• The role requires approximately 2-3 hours per week, including chairing meetings, preparation time, and offline communications.

• Chair(s) of the WG are responsible for leading with empathy and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the GSF.

• WG Chair(s) represent the GSF, so they must ensure benefits are shared among all. 

Chair Support

The elected chairs will receive comprehensive support from their appointed PM and GSF Ops team to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

WG Call for Chair Nominations

1. Forward an email to WG & cc: GSF-All, inviting members to submit their names for chair consideration.

   1. Existing chairs are eligible to submit their names for consideration to run for a second term.

   2. Details are additionally circulated in the GSF Newsletter

2. Member nominations are submitted to the GSF WG PM in reply to the circulated email.

   1. GSF members can self-nominate.

3. Include the following information.

   1. The candidate's name and company

   2. identify if it is a self-nomination or the nomination of somebody else

   3. NOTE: The use of GSF email lists shall not be permitted for any campaign purposes by candidates

Election Officers

The election officers for this election are Asim Hussain (GSF Chairperson) and Sean McIlroy (GSF PM).

Voting

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1. 1. a candidate.

Results

• If ≤ 3 names are submitted, they are elected unopposed, after the Election Officers have reviewed the nominations. No voting occurs.

• If ≥ 4 names are submitted, it will trigger a *vote.

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Voting (Only required IF there are ≥ 4 Nomination)

Each member organization is entitled to one vote at the Green Software Foundation. The official primary representative, or alternate if the primary is unavailable) representative casts a vote for their organization. However, there is a popular vote cast to see who the majority of the working group would like to choose, will vote on their organisation's behalf. However, before the vote is cast, a popular vote will be conducted to determine the majority choice of the WG. The member organization will then be given informed of the popular vote and can either cast their ballots ballot in favour or vote independently. 

Voting instructions

1. Any individual from a Steering or General level is entitled to vote.

2. Members are entitled to change their vote as often as they wish until the close of the ballot .

3. Go to [Add link] and click on the corresponding Chair poll message.

4. In the message, click on "Vote Now" - (to be set up in https://www.opavote.com/ )

5. Select your preferred candidate.Working Group Chairs

Current Working Group Chairs

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Working Group

Co-Chairs

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Abhishek Gupta,

(Microsoft)

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Chris Lloyd Jones

(Microsoft)

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Chris Adams (Green Web Foundation)

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Tammy McClellan

(Microsoft)

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Henry Richardson

(WattTime)

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Dan Lewis-Toakley (Thoughtworks)

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Vacant

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 Vacant

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Meeting Commitment

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Weekly

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Bi-Weekly

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Bi-Weekly

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Monthly

Working Group Nomination Submissions

The following members have submitted their nomination to be considered for the following positions;

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Working Group

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Election Officers

The election officers for the WG election are GSF ED and GSF OD.

Current Incumbant Working Group Chairs

The following members are in post until December 2025;

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Chair Support

Elected Chairs will receive a wide range of support in fulfilling their duties from their Group GSF Ops team, including their own Project Manager.  More details can be found here: GSF Process.

Project Chair Nominations

The following members have submitted their nominations to be considered for the following positions.

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Project

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Chair 2023

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Project Chairs 2024

*member nomination

Project Chair Nomination Process

To submit a candidature for a Working Group Chair position.

Click here to Submit Chair Nomination (You may self-nominate for these positions. The nomination must contain the following information)

a.          Include the following information.

1. The candidate's name and company

2. Identify if it is a self-nomination or the nomination of somebody else

3. NOTE: The use of GSF email lists shall not be permitted for any campaign purposes by candidates

Project Chair Support

Elected Chairs will receive a wide range of support in fulfilling their duties from their Group GSF Ops team, including their own Project Manager.  More details can be found here: GSF Process.

Working Group Changes

Open-Source Working Group.

Scope:

• Create open-source and open-data projects in areas that advance the field of Green Software.

• Sponsor 3rd part key open-source and open-data projects to build confidence they will be supported and maintained long-term. 

Policy Working Group

"Policy is a deliberate system of guidelines to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. A policy is a statement of intent and is implemented as a procedure or protocol. A governance body generally adopts policies within an organization."

Scope

  Define the position of the Foundation concerning existing or future software 

• GSF Policy for outlining strategic thinking.

• How should people spend money? (procurement/ESG/reporting)

• What regulations should governments adopt?

• Look how inconsistent reporting standards are now for tech firms, and the tooling people use for calculating it