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• 10 representatives of Sub Projects as selected by the Maintainers of Sub Projects (“Sub Project representatives”);

• 3 representatives of the End-User Council as selected by the End-User Council (“EUC representatives”);

• 1 non-voting representative of the GSMA and

• 1 non-voting representative of the TMForum

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It is open for members of any Sub Project or Working Group to raise issues in the TSC group for relevant topics on a need basis.

Election Process

1. Nomination Phase (2 Weeks)Election Process

The TSC election process consists of three stages: 1. Nomination Phase, 2. Verification Phase, and 3. Election Phase.

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1. Nomination Phase (2 Weeks)

Initiation

• The election process is initiated by the Linux Foundation representative responsible for the community or a representative appointed by the TSC.

• An official announcement is sent via email to the TSC mailing list, with eligible voters BCC'd, marking the start of the nomination period.

Eligibility and

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Nomination

• Sub Project Representatives:

  • Any Maintainer can nominate themselves or another Maintainer from any Sub Project.

  • If nominating another Maintainer, please contact the election administrator and include the nominee in your email.

  • If you are self-nominating or accepting a nomination, please provide the election administrator with:

    • Name

    • Organization

    • Sub-project(s) you are supporting

    • Short biography (optional)

    • Statement of intent explaining why the community should vote for you.

• End-User Council (EUC) Representatives:

  Nominees must self-nominate by updating the election page with the following details

  • Any EUC participant can recommend themselves or another EUC participant.

Submission Process

• • Self-nominees or those accepting a nomination should provide the election administrator with:

    • Name

    • Company

    • Sub-project(s) supported (if applicable)

    • Bio (optional)

    • Statement of Intent (optional)

Submission Process

• The provided information will be used on a page for voters to review.

• In the event that nominees win, the information will be used for their profile on the CAMARA website.

Duration

• The nomination period lasts two weeks, allowing sufficient time for all eligible candidates to participate.

Addressing Insufficient Nominations

• If a represented group does not have enough candidates to fill its allocated seats, the TSC will:

  • Reopen the nomination period.

  • Encourage additional nominations.

  • Consider revising seat allocations if necessary.

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2. Verification Phase (

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3 Business

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Days)

• After nominations close, the Linux Foundation Project Manager (or appointed representative) will verify candidate eligibility.

• This process will be completed within one three business daydays to ensure a prompt transition to the election phase.

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3. Election Phase (1 Week)

Voting Groups and Methods

• Sub Project Representatives:

  • Voters: All Maintainers.

  • Method: Ranked-choice voting using OpaVote (or another method approved by the TSC).

  • Outcome: The 10 nominees with the highest votes become Sub Project representatives.

• EUC Representatives:

  • Voters: All EUC participants.

  • Method: Ranked-choice voting (or another method approved by the TSC).

  • Outcome: The 3 nominees with the highest votes become EUC representatives.

Duration

• The election phase lasts one week.

Voting Instructions

• Eligible voters will receive detailed instructions on how to vote via email at the start of the election phase.

Announcement of Results

• Election results will be announced promptly after the election phase concludes.

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Note: All voting processes are conducted in accordance with methods approved by the TSC to ensure fairness and transparency throughout the election.