OfficersDSpace Governance is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. These officers serve for both Leadership and Steering. - The Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Leadership Group.
- The Chair must be a member of the Steering Group. It is not required for the Vice Chair to be on Steering; in a case where they are not a Steering Group member, the Vice Chair may attend Steering Group meetings, but in a non-voting capacity.
- Role of the Chair and Vice Chair
- The Chair facilitates Leadership and Steering meetings.
- The Vice Chair facilitates meetings when the Chair cannot attend.
- Together, the Chair and Vice Chair serve with the LYRASIS staff representative as a financial oversight committee.
- DSpace Governance encourages geographical diversity in selection of these two positions.
- Terms
- The Chair serves for a two-year renewable term.
- The Vice Chair serves for a one-year renewable term. The Vice Chair does not automatically succeed the Chair.
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