From secretary at linux.org.au Sat Dec 21 13:46:02 2024 From: secretary at linux.org.au (secretary) Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:46:02 +1100 Subject: [Announce] Notice of Linux Australia 2025 Council Elections and AGM Message-ID: Dear Linux Australia Community, Pursuant to clause (15) of the Linux Australia constitution [1] we hereby declare an election open and call for nominations to the Linux Australia Council for the term January 2025 to January 2026. All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open for Election. ## Key Information * Nominations will open from 23 December 2024 and run until 11:59pm 3 January 2025 (AEDT). * Voting will open from 5 January 2025 (AEDT) and run until 11:59pm 13 January 2025 (AEDT). * Results will be ratified during the AGM held at 5:30pm Tuesday 21 January 2025 (AEDT). To view and participate in the election please visit _https://www.linux.org.au/_ * Click on ?Login? located on the top right hand side of the page and log in. * Click on ?Elections?. * Under ?Linux Australia Council Election 2025?, click on ?View & Submit Nominations?. ## What do I need to do? First of all, make sure your details are correct at Linux Australia?s website [2]. If you need assistance accessing the membership portal please contact secretary at linux.org.au. Note that in line with common election conventions, new membership requests are not processed during the election period. If you wish to nominate yourself, identify the positions you wish to nominate for and get an understanding of what each position involves. Think about what you might bring to the role and prepare a short pitch. Then, accept the nomination you've been given by clicking the 'Accept nomination' link. Please note that all people elected to a position on the Council must provide their current residential address, as per requirements for NSW incorporated associations. They must also hold a Director identification number (director ID) as per requirements of organisations with an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) [3]. *You must accept your nomination to move to the next stage of the election process* If you wish to nominate another person for a position, you may wish to contact them first and have a chat to make sure they're happy being nominated. Then follow the 'Nominate' link to nominate them. Once voting is open, you will be able to vote for candidates. Results will be announced at the Linux Australia AGM to be held on 21 January 2025. ## Why should I nominate? Being a member of Linux Australia Council is a fun way to meet new people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. It gives you excellent transferable skills to help build your career, and allows you to grow your professional network. It looks great on a CV, and is also a chance to give back to the vibrant Linux and open source ecosystem in Australia and globally. If you're passionate about open technologies and the communities that surround them, it's a great opportunity to help drive and steer Australia's contribution in this field. ## What is the commitment required? If you are contemplating nominating for a role on Council, in addition to referring to the Position Descriptions provided [4], you are strongly encouraged to approach current and former council members for their perspective. You will find them, to a person, willing to discuss the roles and responsibilities in a more informal manner. The roles do require a time commitment. * Ordinary Council Member: a minimum of 2-3 hours per week. * Office bearers: 8-12 hours per week. Please allow for this when considering your nomination. ## Why should I run? If you?ve been nominated, or are thinking of nominating yourself, you should give the opportunity serious consideration. Being on the council is both hard and often thankless work, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Linux Australia can only achieve what it does by its members and helping out with the council responsibilities is a great way to ensure Linux Australia continues to be successful. It is also an opportunity to help the organisation grow, reach into new areas and to succeed on important topics of national relevance. As always, your feedback and questions are warmly welcomed. If you'd like to have a chat with anyone on Council around what it involves, please reach out. Kind regards, Neill Cox Secretary Linux Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: