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This task force is focused on OWASP Projects with a first focus on cleaning up the OWASP incubator list

==Current To-do list==

Tracking of current stuff is done temporary [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/spreadsheets/d/1n1qoVJTd7dP7GbIJvXwGUspkb4mfcmo9IorM9rZGVtE/edit?usp=sharing here] as we plan to use Jira in the long run.

* Clean up of Incubator Projects and inactivate projects without a release or updates for over a year. 
* Inactive/Active Project Audits:https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/forum/?hl=en#!forum/projects-task-force (must be OWASP member)
* Project Reviews: [https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/forum/?hl=en#!forum/projects-task-force See here for more details]
* [Task: Project Metrics Collection Project Metrics Collection: Data needed]

* Plan next EU Project Summit 2015 Amsterdam
* [[AppSecUSA 2014 Projects Summit Rescue]]
** USA Summit 2014 is happening [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Project_Summit_USA_2014 wiki page here]
* [[LAB Projects Code Analysis Report]]
* The Proposal Evaluation Methodology for OWASP Projects - Johanna has put together a proposal for evaluating project. The proposal can be found here: [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/viewer?a=v&pid=forums&srcid=MDM4NTc0NDY0NjkwMzEwMTMzMzkBMDU3ODU2MTQ5MTQ0OTI0ODk1OTYBcWUxcGRuaHppUVVKATAuMQFvd2FzcC5vcmcBdjI Proposal Evaluation].
*Create a coherent wiki page for the Project Dashboard.

==To-do list: Future Tasks==
* Gather support and funding to have 1 large OWASP Summit. 
* Design a more sustainable revenue stream using the Project’s IP.
* Identify & promote cross-project collaboration to move clusters of projects forward, with e.g. work groups that work on a certain domain.
* Start a task force of people with spare cycles that can help projects that need extra man-power of are falling behind in delivery of new releases (especially the flag ship projects).

==Completed Tasks==
* create a new mailing list (in google groups) for this task force: https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/forum/?hl=en#!forum/projects-task-force
* Submissions for Open Source Showcase at AppSec EU: [https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/d/msg/projects-task-force/IZdd-4CpUNg/WqSpxf92n8gJ See here for more details]: Completed by Team. - May 02, 2014
* Need to review [[OWASP_Java_HTML_Sanitizer_Project|Java HTML Sanitizer Project]]: [https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/d/msg/projects-task-force/Wdg6dGr6mj4/N89imuYLqFoJ See here for more details]: Removed from the Review List - Samantha - May 02, 2014
*Wikify Projects Dashboard: Removed as agreed it is unnecessary - Samantha - May 02, 2014
*Move the Google Groups to OWASP Google App - Jonathan - July 16, 2014
*Inactivated all Incubator Documentation projects with no release in over a year and no updates. - August 2, 2014.
* Need to get all project repos added to https://www.openhub.net/orgs/OWASP: DONE- 88 projects have an open repository
* Created the Project Dashboard. Look for link once the wiki page has been created.

==Failed Tasks==
* [https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/d/msg/projects-task-force/T87T1KfTlzg/KDkrGDqVuj4J 2014 Cambridge Summit Sponsorship Needs]

==Execution Power==

This task force exists on the assumption that it has a mandate from the OWASP leaders to act on behalf of the OWASP community on what is best for OWASP Projects. We are in the process of submitting a Committee Proposal for Project reviews

If somebody (namely an OWASP Leader or Board member) disagree with any of the decisions made, he/she has two options:

* join this Task Force/Committe
* create another equivalent 'OWASP Projects group' and do a better job there

''note that Committee 2.0 will change this as this task force might converge to a new Committee or fall under one if needed''

==Current Members==

* Johanna Curiel 
* Timo Goosen
* Minur Mijur
* Claudia Aviles Casanovas - OWASP Project Coordinator (Staff)

==OWASP Projects Task Force (Concept)==

This is a new type of OWASP initiative, focused on 'getting things done', the concept is still evolving but here are the current (in draft) guiding principles:

#  this 'task force is an invitation-only group' (to join the task force, requests should be made directly with existing task force members)
# all existing members have VETO power, and it is assumed that all decisions are backed up with all existing members
# only existing members can send the invitations
# there is a 1 month minimum activity required (or the member is temporarily out). 
# invitations are automatically approved in 24h 
# existing members can VETO new members (and existing members can be kickout by majority)
# there an one special member who has veto power the responsibility to enforce the 'one month contribution MIA scenario' (i.e. to kick out the 'non contributing members')
# all communication MUST be made (as much as practically possible) under public mediums: Wiki, public mailings, public Hangout sessions
# there are NO decisions made BEHIND closed doors, or without a solid digital (hyperlinkable) trail

==Discussions==

[https://groups.google.com/a/owasp.org/forum/#!forum/projects-task-force Google Group] You must be logged in your OWASP Google App account to view and post to the group.