From 88807c7667165008e7ed0787833ebd1f712d6657 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nik Clayton Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:36:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat: Provide an update on the project governance process --- _posts/2023-09-27-governance-update.md | 39 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2023-09-27-governance-update.md diff --git a/_posts/2023-09-27-governance-update.md b/_posts/2023-09-27-governance-update.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..449f1a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2023-09-27-governance-update.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Governance model update" +date: "2023-09-27 15:00:00 +0200" +categories: pachli +--- +When the project launched [About Pachli](/about) described the goals for Pachli-the-association, and noted that: + +> At the time of writing it is undecided whether Pachli-the-association will exist as a separate entity, or whether those goals can be met under the wing of an organisation like the [Software Freedom Conservancy](https://sfconservancy.org/), [Software in the Public Interest](https://www.spi-inc.org/), or the [Nivenly Foundation](https://nivenly.org/)." + +Read on for update on that process. + + + +**Software in the Public Interest** + +I'm following their [Associated Project HOWTO](https://www.spi-inc.org/projects/associated-project-howto/), with nothing to report so far. + +**Software Freedom Conservancy** + +After initial discussions with Software Freedom Conservancy my expectation that the project would a better fit with another organisation was confirmed. Excellent interaction with the organisation though, and I'd recommend them to other, larger projects that better meet their mission of "*ensure the right to repair, improve and reinstall software.*" + +**Nivenly** + +After some initial e-mail conversation I've also met with Quintessence Anx, Executive Director of the [Nivenly Foundation](https://nivenly.org) to learn more and discuss whether Pachli might be a fit under their umbrella. As the proverb goes [there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There%27s_many_a_slip_%27twixt_the_cup_and_the_lip), but I expect to be filling in the more detailed application form soon. + +To quote again from the About Pachli page: + +> **When does the association and membership start?** +> +>The goal is somewhen before the end of November 2023. +> +>Ideally, one of the organisations mentioned earlier will agree to host the project. That takes time, and may be an unusual request for them; to my knowledge they normally only host existing open source projects, so this may be too far outside their comfort zone. +> +>That would be very understandable. +> +>If it is, starting a Swiss association along these lines is relatively straightforward. + +That's still on-track.