August 1st, 2024, Advisory Committee and CS&S

Community Day-to-day project operations
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Attendees

  • Antonin Delpeuch - Advisory Committee
  • Jan Ainali - Advisory Committee
  • Julie Faure Lacroix - Advisory Committee
  • Esther M. Jackson - Advisory Committee
  • Martin Magdinier - Project Manager
  • Danielle Robinson - Code for Science and Society
  • Kena Mayberry - Code for Science and Society

Discussion:

Fundraising

Following July 15th, 2024, Advisory Committee and CS&S CS&S want to review the funding pipeline and strategize the next step. Martin suggested to use today's time to discuss the governance conversation currently happening within the community.
Martin and Danielle will meet on Tuesday, August 6th, at 1pm ET to review the funding pipeline.e

Governance

Jan provided a quick summary of the current governance conversation in the community. The conversation started with a discussion of a pull request and moved into “Can the Advisory Committee make this decision?” Since then, it has expanded with questions about project governance. Martin and the Advisory Committee members see the current community conversations as positive, as they align with Martin's efforts to improve project governance.

The group discussed the limitations of the current governance. The mandate of the Advisory Committee is not clear enough. It's unclear whether its focus is on operational decisions (supporting the project) or on strategic decisions (setting the direction). Our governance document is ambiguous and open to both interpretations. Is the Advisory Committee responsible for the following tasks? Our governance document should provide a way to resolve questions regarding

  • Fundraising
  • Coordination between members and contributors
  • Manage projects related to strategic planning.

Regarding fundraising, the governance document does not address who is responsible for it or how it aligns with the project strategy and roadmap. There have been some questions within the community regarding how grant applications are done and the individuals authorized to represent the project and make commitments for grants. It's unclear who is responsible for suggesting fundraising ideas or submitting grant applications if the Advisory Committee only approves the budget and oversees its administration.

Next steps

  • Danielle's question: Where does the project want to be in the next 12 - 18 - 36 months, and how does the governance support that direction?
  • Martin takes the lead to continue the conversation within the community. Jan and Esther are happy to help.
  • The proposition is to start working on better structuring the developer pathway to identify how one gains and loses the privilege. Based on Improving the onboarding process for new contributors - #5 by antonin_d and OpenRefine Playbook Sandbox - Martin Magdinier
  • Martin to schedule a meeting on governance with Danielle and the Advisory Committee after August 15.

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