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| − | The FOSS4G 2009 conference shall be managed by the FOSS4G 2009 | + | The FOSS4G 2009 conference shall be managed by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee (which is distinct from the OSGeo [[Conference Committee]]). |
| − | Organising Committee (which is distinct from the OSGeo [[Conference Committee]]). | + | The discussions of the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee shall take place primarily on the |
| − | The discussions of the FOSS4G 2009 | ||
public foss4g2009 mailing list http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2009 on IRC #foss4g and by conference calls. Sensitive issues, eg about finances | public foss4g2009 mailing list http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2009 on IRC #foss4g and by conference calls. Sensitive issues, eg about finances | ||
= Decision Making = | = Decision Making = | ||
| − | * All non-material decisions can be taken by the chair or his delegates. The | + | * All non-material decisions can be taken by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee chair or his delegates. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee can refine the distinction between material and non-material from time to time. Where not clearly defined, it will be at the Chair's discretion. |
| − | * All material decisions must be passed by the | + | * All material decisions must be passed by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee, to ensure acceptance. In the interest of efficiency, absence of disagreement to a request will be interpreted as acquiescence. |
* Material decisions where there is a split in opinion will be handled by a majority voting system. | * Material decisions where there is a split in opinion will be handled by a majority voting system. | ||
| − | * All material financial decisions must be accepted by the OSGeo board rep (ie, OSG has veto). So the | + | * All material financial decisions must be accepted by the OSGeo board rep (ie, OSG has veto). So the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee can approve them "in principle" but the decision cannot be acted upon until the board rep actually signals it is OK (or vetoes it and returns it to discussion). |
| − | * The | + | * The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee may open some questions to the OSGeo Conference Committee, but this will be a solicitation for feedback, and the decision will still be made by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee. |
= Membership = | = Membership = | ||
| − | The intent of membership is to have an effective | + | The intent of membership is to have an effective FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee (who get the work done) and have broad experience. |
| − | Representatives are expected to monitor FOSS4G 2009 email lists and vote on issues brought forward. Others who are seen to be making notable contributions to the development of FOSS4G 2009 will be offered a position on the | + | Representatives are expected to monitor FOSS4G 2009 email lists and vote on issues brought forward. Others who are seen to be making notable contributions to the development of FOSS4G 2009 will be offered a position on the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee is responsible for changing their membership. |
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| − | == | + | == FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee == |
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* Cameron Shorter, LISAsoft (Chair) | * Cameron Shorter, LISAsoft (Chair) | ||
* Tim Bowden, Mapforge | * Tim Bowden, Mapforge | ||
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* Markus Lupp, lat/lon | * Markus Lupp, lat/lon | ||
* Simon Hope | * Simon Hope | ||
| + | * Dave Patton | ||
== OSGeo Representatives == | == OSGeo Representatives == | ||
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* Paul Ramsey, Board Rep | * Paul Ramsey, Board Rep | ||
* Tyler Mitchell, OSGeo Executive Director | * Tyler Mitchell, OSGeo Executive Director | ||
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* TBD: 2008 Representative | * TBD: 2008 Representative | ||
| − | The OSGeo board of directors can replace the | + | The OSGeo board of directors can replace the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee if it is determined not to be operating appropriately. |
= Professional Conference Organiser = | = Professional Conference Organiser = | ||
| − | Tour Hosts has been selected as the Professional Conference | + | Tour Hosts has been selected as the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). They are participants on the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee but not voting members. The Tour Host principle representatives are: |
* Jannelle Driscoll | * Jannelle Driscoll | ||
* Denisa Adamova | * Denisa Adamova | ||
| − | The PCO will maintain a working bank account for the conference from which conference related financial activity will be operated. The PCO will be responsible for providing a detailed accounting of transactions on a regular basis to the FOSS4G 2009 | + | The PCO will maintain a working bank account for the conference from which conference related financial activity will be operated. The PCO will be responsible for providing a detailed accounting of transactions on a regular basis to the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee will approve all budgets and authorise all payments as per the decision-making hierarchy described above. |
| − | The FOSS4G 2009 | + | The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee and OSGeo will enter into a separate agreement to define their relationship. |
= Specific Task Groups = | = Specific Task Groups = | ||
| − | == Professional Conference | + | == Professional Conference Organiser Selection Task Group == |
* Shoaib Burq (Australia) | * Shoaib Burq (Australia) | ||
* Bruce Bannerman (Australia) | * Bruce Bannerman (Australia) | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 26 July 2008
The FOSS4G 2009 conference shall be managed by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee (which is distinct from the OSGeo Conference Committee). The discussions of the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee shall take place primarily on the public foss4g2009 mailing list http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2009 on IRC #foss4g and by conference calls. Sensitive issues, eg about finances
Decision Making
- All non-material decisions can be taken by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee chair or his delegates. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee can refine the distinction between material and non-material from time to time. Where not clearly defined, it will be at the Chair's discretion.
- All material decisions must be passed by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee, to ensure acceptance. In the interest of efficiency, absence of disagreement to a request will be interpreted as acquiescence.
- Material decisions where there is a split in opinion will be handled by a majority voting system.
- All material financial decisions must be accepted by the OSGeo board rep (ie, OSG has veto). So the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee can approve them "in principle" but the decision cannot be acted upon until the board rep actually signals it is OK (or vetoes it and returns it to discussion).
- The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee may open some questions to the OSGeo Conference Committee, but this will be a solicitation for feedback, and the decision will still be made by the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee.
Membership
The intent of membership is to have an effective FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee (who get the work done) and have broad experience.
Representatives are expected to monitor FOSS4G 2009 email lists and vote on issues brought forward. Others who are seen to be making notable contributions to the development of FOSS4G 2009 will be offered a position on the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee is responsible for changing their membership.
FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee
- Cameron Shorter, LISAsoft (Chair)
- Tim Bowden, Mapforge
- Chris Tweedie, Landgate
- Shoaib Burq, Geoscience Australia
- Bruce Bannerman, Department of Primary Industries, Victoria
- Ben Searle, Office of Spatial Data Management
- Markus Lupp, lat/lon
- Simon Hope
- Dave Patton
OSGeo Representatives
- Jeff McKenna, OSGeo conference committee Chair
- Paul Ramsey, Board Rep
- Tyler Mitchell, OSGeo Executive Director
- TBD: 2008 Representative
The OSGeo board of directors can replace the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee if it is determined not to be operating appropriately.
Professional Conference Organiser
Tour Hosts has been selected as the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). They are participants on the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee but not voting members. The Tour Host principle representatives are:
- Jannelle Driscoll
- Denisa Adamova
The PCO will maintain a working bank account for the conference from which conference related financial activity will be operated. The PCO will be responsible for providing a detailed accounting of transactions on a regular basis to the FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee. The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee will approve all budgets and authorise all payments as per the decision-making hierarchy described above.
The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee and OSGeo will enter into a separate agreement to define their relationship.
Specific Task Groups
Professional Conference Organiser Selection Task Group
- Shoaib Burq (Australia)
- Bruce Bannerman (Australia)
- Cameron Shorter (Sydney, Australia)
- Jeff McKenna
- Paul Ramsey
- Tyler Mitchell
- Arnulf Christl
- Dave Patton
- Mark Leslie (Sydney, Australia)