diff --git a/resolutions/20141128-elections-process-for-leaderless-programs.rst b/resolutions/20141128-elections-process-for-leaderless-programs.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b8fc91b84 --- /dev/null +++ b/resolutions/20141128-elections-process-for-leaderless-programs.rst @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +=========================================== + 2014-11-28 Process for Leaderless Programs +=========================================== + +Should the nomination period for Program Technical Lead close and any program +subject to the decisions of the Technical Committee not have a minimum of one +eligible candidate identify themselves, the following process will be used to +determine leadership for any program in this situation. + +#. Programs without a minimum of one eligible candidate are identified to the + Technical Committee by the Election Officials, as soon as possible after the + nomination period has expired. + +#. The Technical Committee can appoint a leader to any programs in this + situation, by mutual agreement of the Technical Committee and the proposed + appointee. + +#. The appointed leader has all the same obligations and responsibilities as a + self-nominated elected Program Technical Lead.