[Oceania-Board] Open Governance panel @ SotM / FOSS4G Oceania (WAS: Edoardo contact)

[Edoardo Neerhut]

Hi Arnalie,

Thanks for reaching out and sorry for the late reply. FOSS4G was occupying
my time last week.

We already have an OSM panel planned for the event and I think it would
make sense to incorporate some of your questions into the discussion. We
could also organize a birds of a feather to create a space where everyone
can participate in the discussion. I'm happy to take this on given I
already have my hand up for the OSM panel.

One topic that relates to governance is the idea of paid positions. OSM US
has done this incredibly successfully and their productivity since taking
on paid staff is worth reviewing. This helps to address the ebb and flow of
volunteer communities that can make it hard to sustain and build on
momentum.

All this to say, I support the conversation and would love to incorporate
it into the conference.

Cheers,

Ed

On Tue, 27 Jun 2023 at 11:19, Arnalie Vicario <arnalie.vicario at hotosm.org>
wrote:

> (wearing both my OSMF board and HOT hat)
>
> Thanks, Carrol!
>
> Hi Ed (cc OSGeo Oceania board list)!
> Carrol let me know that you are part of the OSGEO Oceania board.
>
> I have a topic / panel discussion pitch about the Open Governance topic.
>
> and this proposal is something we'd like to propose at regional SotM's
> this year (already proposed at SotM Africa, and waiting to propose for SotM
> Asia).
>
> working doc is here:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKtw8T5sF5s21pk6DL1bJtflQKNFKBcAph0_cKzId_w/edit
>
> In a nutshell, governance in open communities is not widely discussed in
> OSM and communities but could play a potential role in the direction and
> sustainability of communities.
>
> Some key points of discussion:
>
>    - What does it mean to open mapping communities?
>    - How does it affect direction and sustainability, success and
>    failures of the community?
>    - What are the challenges / limitations / reservations in building or
>    formalizing governance in open communities?
>    - Potential to get clearer idea on what is expected in governance for
>    OSMF local chapters
>
> *Question / help from you: Do you think this is worth discussing with the
> Oceania community? Will having a session on this benefit the Oceania
> community?*
>
> I realize this is quite short notice and the call for proposal ends June
> 30, so hopefully you get this email in time. Happy FOSS4G!
>
>
> warm regards,
>
> On Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 7:34 AM Carrol Chan <carrol.mchan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Arnalie,
>>
>> Just putting you in touch with Edoardo via the email I have on hand. Talk
>> soon!
>>
>> Hi Ed, just cc-ing you into contact with Arnalie.
>>
>> Best,
>> Carrol
>>
>
>
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