Associate Members of FSF Invited to Weigh in on the Board
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FSF now accepting board nominations from associate members
The FSF opened its new community-engaged nomination process today, seeking new directors to help drive its worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom. Nominations will be sought until Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:00 EST (15:00 UTC).
"We're excited to give associate members this opportunity to attract new talent, energy, and perspectives to the Foundation's leadership," said FSF president Geoffrey Knauth. "As a pioneer in the free software movement, FSF has consistently advocated, celebrated and defended user freedom and autonomy. Community engagement in the nomination and evaluation process will be critical to seating the leaders who can meet the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead."
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Associate members are invited: Nominate new candidates to the FSF board
Associate members of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) now have the chance to nominate candidates to serve on the board of directors. This news comes after an original announcement of the process by the FSF Board of Directors on January 18, 2022. The board and staff have worked for a year to design, develop, and prepare for the new community engagement process and the discussion structure to support it. The aim is a transparent and participatory selection process that ensures a consistent, long-term alignment with the FSF's values and principles.
The FSF has opened its new nomination process today, and is seeking new directors in support of its mission to promote computer user freedom.