Board renewal

[Richard Eisenberg]

Hi all,

It is the time in the year to run our board renewal process. Here are the key points:

By Feb 10: Public call for new members.

March 1: Applications from the community are due. Applications comprise a CV and a cover letter.

By March 20: We meet to discuss candidates.

By April 1: We submit votes for new members.

On or about April 1: We invite new members to join.

After new members join: Departing members formally leave the board (unless they resign prematurely, which anyone is free to do at any time).

Voting is done by a ranked ordering; more details as we get closer. As per our bylaws, there is an upper limit of 14 board members. Board members who are not applying to renew their own seat are eligible to vote.

If you are considering resigning from the board, now is a convenient time, as an empty seat now means we have more room for applicants. You can choose to resign effective at the end of the selection process; this will mean you will be able to vote on the new slate of board members.

Terms last for three years; members can re-apply only once. That is, there is a two-term limit. After you take at least 6 months off, you're free to apply again.

The following board members have their terms expiring:

- Scott Conley

- Chris Dornan

- Richard Eisenberg

- Edward Kmett

- Ryan Trinkle

If anyone on that list wishes to keep their board seat, they must re-apply (with a CV and cover letter) by the normal deadline of March 1.

According to our rules, the Board Secretary runs the selection process. Andres, are you available to orchestrate this? I'm sure we can find the old calls for applications. (For those of us interested in re-applying, that call will contain pertinent details we'll need.)

Thanks, all!

Richard

[Edward Kmett]

I'd be happy to resign at the end of the selection process to make room for new blood and promote community growth, and will definitely consider reapplying for next year.

Don't take this as me losing interest in the Haskell Foundation -- anything but! But I do think a strong rotation is important for growth and to avoid stagnation.

I remain available and at your disposal. If at any point in time anyone on the board needs to call on me, please feel free to do so.

-Edward

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[Richard Eisenberg]

Hi Edward,

Thanks so much for all that you've given the HF -- we are a stronger organization because of your support and counsel.

Richard

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[Andres Löh]

Hi Richard!

According to our rules, the Board Secretary runs the selection process. Andres, are you available to orchestrate this? I'm sure we can find the old calls for applications. (For those of us interested in re-applying, that call will contain pertinent details we'll need.)

Yes, I am. I will try to find traces of past election processes in our Drive and see what must be done.

Best,

Andres