4:05 p.m.
Just a quick update on this as... it does say below that you should've
know by yesterday who has been nominated.
The only person to receive any nominations was myself, so if you don't
hear anything more on the matter... consider me continuing in the role
until at least next year.
Steven Maddox
Lantizia
On 20/02/2023 15:47, Steven Maddox via StaffsLUG General wrote:
> Hello,
>
> It's been another year and once again it's time to open up nominations
> for who will run the Staffordshire Linux User Group project!
>
> Unlike last year when Richard was LUGMaster, I'd normally ask the
> current leader of the project to summarise where we are with the project
> for the year just gone in a separate e-mail that you would have already
> received. So this year I had a nice conversation with myself!
>
> You should have already got that e-mail just prior to getting this
> one... so please read that first.
>
> As a director of Function Office I am thrilled to see the LUG is still
> going and having physical meetings again in the last year since the
> end of most COVID-19 lockdowns. It would be great for this to continue
> and steadily attract more attendees.
>
> This nomination process culminates in a singular project leader being
> appointed, who can then involve whomever they determine might be able to
> help them ensure continued success of the project as part of a
> committee. Whomever gets this role will have full use of Function
> Office resources such as hosting, contacts, equipment, banking and
> supplier agreements (like use of the WRS room). They can also request
> that Function Office staff wear a "second hat" and join you in **your**
> committee to help too... so this can include any of the former project
> leaders or even staff from Function Office (so this doesn't need to be a
> daunting task at all).
>
> This is done in a 6 stage process and the new leader is then ready for
> the role ready by the LUG's 24th year birthday which is the 2nd March
> 2023 (project leader terms run from the 2nd March to the 2nd March).
>
> - Stage 1: Everyone is encouraged to send nominations by e-mail to
> info(a)functionoffice.org by no later than the end of the day of 25th
> February.
> - Stage 2: If nominated by at least 3 people, that person will be asked
> if they want the role, replies needed no later than the end of the day
> 27th February to be considered.
> - Stage 3: Nominations will be published on the 28th February and any
> objections to them need to be received by no later than the end of the
> day of 1st March 2022 and sent to info(a)functionoffice.org only.
> - Stage 4: Nominees may be asked questions such as any relevant
> experience or other supporting credentials to help us make a decision.
> - Stage 5: Function Office staff discuss the subject and the board
> agrees a new project leader which will be announced on the 2nd March.
> - Stage 6: Internally within the LUG, the project leader can title
> themselves however they like (e.g. Project Leader, Governor or
> LUGMaster, etc...) and can create new roles for whomever they like to
> assist them internally as part of a committee.
>
> Speaking for myself, as I've only been in the role for a year and don't
> yet feel like some of the things I wanted to action are yet complete,
> I don't mind being nominated again.
>
> However a fresh perspective is welcome and I'd love to see some other
> names being put forward.
>
> Hope this all makes sense,
>
> Since this is a Function Office process, I'd be grateful if any
> questions surrounding this be sent directly to info(a)functionoffice.org
> only.
>
> Thanks
>