[Announce] Notice of Linux Australia 2024 Council Elections and AGM

[Joel Addison]

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 2024 to January 2025.

All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open for
Election.

## Key Information

   * Nominations will open from 26 December 2023 and run until 11:59pm 6 January 2024 (AEDT).
   * Voting will open at 01:01 AM 7 January 2024 (AEDT) and run until 11:59pm 14 January 2024 (AEDT).
   * Results will be ratified during the AGM held at 2:30pm Saturday 20 January 2024 (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 2024”, 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 20 January 2024.

## 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,

Joel Addison
President
Linux Australia

[1] http://www.linux.org.au/constitution
[2] http://www.linux.org.au/membership
[3] https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number 
[4] https://github.com/linuxaustralia/position-descriptions
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