[python-nigeria] ELECTIONS: A Kobo for your Questions? We've got some answers

[Tosin Damilare James Animashaun]

Hello Pythonistas,


With the imminent elections of this community comes the need to address a
few queries that have been brought forward by members. Thus, we present you
an FAQ compilation that we hope will address whatever uncertainties you
might have. Please find same below.




*PyUNG Elections FAQs*

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1. What are the eligibility criteria for nominees?

2. Who are the current board members?

3. Can current and or former board members be nominated again?

4. What is the length of service?

5. What is the Job Description?

6. Is there a Constitution, and where can I find it?

7. I have more questions.


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*1. What are the eligibility criteria for nominees?*


The only criterium is that a nominee must be an active member of the
community either via the mailing list, Slack channel or both. Being
“active” means they actively use or participate in the community’s Slack
forum conversations or mailing list discussions.

*Do note that board membership is unpaid.*


* 2. Who are the current board members? *


The current governing council of the community, which was setup on May 21,
2016, is comprised of the following members (Slack handles shown) of the
community:


           President

                *Nwachukwu Chukwudi (@ichux)*

           Vice President

                *Aisha Bello (@aishab)*

           Treasurer

                *Hamdalah Bimpe Adetunji (@geekhijabi)*

            Secretary

                *Tosin Animashaun (@acetakwas)*

            IT Director

                 *Abiola Oyeniyi (@b33sama)*

            Other Board Members:

                *Osas Omigie (@oxax)*

*                Eyitemi Egbejule (@insaida)*

*                Tomiwa Orolu (@tmdoubleu)*

             Advisory Members:

                 *Tim Akinbo (@takinbo)*

*                 Edward Popoola (@edwardpopoola)*

*                 Olabayo (@olabayo96)*



*3. Can current and or former board members be nominated again?*


Both current and former board members may nominate themselves or be
nominated by others again, for re-election. However, the founding members
who registered the community as a non profit with CAC will remain on the
board as passive members on an advisory role.


* 4. What is the length of service?*


The officers will have a 1-year tenure.


*5. What is the Job Description?*


Each office has a defined role or set of responsibilities. However, the
responsibilities highlighted below (See Board Member Responsibilities) is a
guide, and sometimes other members of the board find themselves performing
other responsibilities.


*6. Is there a Constitution, and where can I find it? *


The constitution of Python Nigeria can be accessed at
http://pythonnigeria.org/constitution/



*7. I have more questions. (Got another question? Think we missed
something?) *


Do reach out to any of the Slack handles of current members listed above
(See #2) or use the Slack #jobs_and_events channel. Alternatively, you
could send the board an email on pynigeria at python.org



*  BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES *


The following is a simplified listing of the designated responsibilities
for each office.


*Responsibilities of Chairperson*

The Chairperson is a leader and presides at all meetings of the members.
The Chairperson generally manages and supervises all community initiatives.
All formal communications or engagement with other organisations is signed
and authorised by the Chairperson.


*Responsibilities of Vice Chairperson*

The Vice Chairperson assists the chairperson in coordinating and managing
the affairs of the community. Also in the case where the Chairperson is
unable to perform such responsibilities due to an absence, the Vice
Chairperson assumes the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson.


*Responsibilities of Secretary*

The Secretary is the scribe ninja, documenting not only minutes of meeting,
but sending out general communications to the public, and responding to
enquiries from our partners or sponsors where needed.


*Responsibilities of  Treasurer*

The Treasurer manages all the community spending (deposits and
withdrawals), keeps tracks of expenses and manages the community account.
The treasurer also doubles on the sponsorship team for PyCon as such funds
management is done with the community account.


*Responsibilities of  IT Director *

>From the community and conference websites, to keeping beginners engaged on
the slack channel with exercises and missions. The IT director oversees all
IT related tasks for the community, or contractors hired to deliver such IT
tasks.



Best Regards,

*For:* The Board, PyUNG

*Tosin Damilare James Animashaun*
*Christian | Programmer | Learner*

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