Project Governance

Each DuraSpace project has a governance model. This representative, community-based model includes several governing groups with various levels of responsibility (identifying project strategic direction, setting project roadmap, establishing project budget, etc.). Eligibility to serve in project governance is determined by participation in the DuraSpace Membership Program, incrementally enabling member organizations who have made the greatest commitments (financial or in-kind staff commitments) to the project. It is NOT TOO LATE to become a Member and participate in the Fedora project governance! For more information on how to become a Member visit http://duraspace.org/about_membership. And for more information about the new governing groups, please visit http://fedorarepository.org/fedora-governance.

Leadership Group

Leadership Group Nominations

Once an election has been announced, anyone in the Fedora community, member or non-member, may nominate an individual who they believe would be a good representative of the community.  All nominees must be from Fedora member organization that qualify for elections (see full list here http://bit.ly/fedora_members). Typically, Leadership Group candidates have fiscal or staffing responsibility within their organization and are able to allocate resources.  And of course, they will, in your judgment, be able to bring the commitment, creativity, and dedication that the role calls for. Self-nominations are welcome and you may submit more than one nomination.

At the end of the nomination process anyone nominated will be asked for a brief personal statement. Voting will be based on membership levels, with each member organization’s Community Liaison casting a vote for candidates based on the direction of their management.

If you have any questions about Fedora project governance or the nomination and election process please contact David Wilcox.