Re: A quick proposal on our group's chairs

st 13. 8. 2025 v 13:11 odesílatel Jesse Wright <jesse.wright@jesus.ox.ac.uk>
napsal:

> Melvin,
>
> Chair terms to not necessarily expire in December. The current CG charter
> <https://www.w3.org/community/solid/charter/> appoints chairs for a 2
> year service and the current chairs were appointed at different points in
> time. elf Pavlik was appointed last December so has one year of his term
> remaining.
>
> I suggest the CG continues to follow due process for elections - and
> should not in any way be affected by the Linked Web Storage (LWS) Working
> Group.
>
> I believe (though have not confirmed) that Hadrian and Michiel have only
> been in place for one term; meaning they would be able to stand for
> re-election.
>
> See this email for history on when staggered elections were agreed [1].
>

How about we keep it simple: if at most two people self-nominate for the
two chair seats, we confirm by acclamation, unless someone objects.

If we have more nominees than seats, we run an election.


>
> [1] https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-solid/2024Dec/0010.html
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jesse Wright
> DPhil Computer Science
> Jesus College
>
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> ------------------------------
> *From:* Melvin Carvalho <melvincarvalho@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 13, 2025 9:04 AM
> *To:* public-solid <public-solid@w3.org>
> *Subject:* A quick proposal on our group's chairs
>
> Hi all,
>
> A tiny housekeeping note as we head toward December: chair terms would
> normally expire. Given the good progress in the Linked Web Storage Working
> Group (originally the Solid WG), I love us to keep the current chairs on
> for one more year, assuming they’re willing. I feel the current group has
> worked really well together, and would be a big help to us to get the work
> over the line as a W3C Recommendation.
>
> If that sounds sensible or If you have concerns, please say. Hopefully we
> can maintain the good momentum and see Solid become a W3C Recommendation
> next year.
>
> Best!
> Melvin
>
> (Solid CG group founder)
>
>