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* Review the Monthly Board meetings, voting history and topics - [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Board_Meetings Click Here]
 
* Review the Monthly Board meetings, voting history and topics - [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Board_Meetings Click Here]
  
=== '''Election Timeline''' ===
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=== '''Potential Election Timeline''' ===
 
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# Notify current board member(s) who's term is up<br>  
# Notify current board member(s) who's term is up - April 24 - done<br>  
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# Call for Candidates Opens<br>
# Call for Candidates Opens [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 Submit your Candidacy HERE] - May 1<br>
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# Honorary Membership Self Nomination Opens<br>
# Honorary Membership Self Nomination Opens for 30 day - June 1 - closed<br>
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# Email Reminder Call For Candidates<br>
# Email Reminder Call For Candidates [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 Submit your Candidacy HERE]  - June 1<br>
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# Submission for Questions From the Community for the Candidate Interviews Opens<br>
# Submission for Questions From the Community for the Candidate Interviews Opens - June 15 [http://www.sli.do/m55fvvzv Submit HERE]<br>
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# Email Reminder Honorary Membership<br>
# Email Reminder Honorary Membership - June 15 - closed<br>
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# Email Reminder Honorary Membership<br>
# Email Reminder Honorary Membership - June 25- closed<br>
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# Honorary Membership Closes<br>
# Honorary Membership Closes - June 30 - closed<br>
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# Email Reminder Call For Candidates<br>
# Email Reminder Call For Candidates [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 Submit your Candidacy HERE]  - July 1<br>
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# Email Reminder Call For Candidates<br>
# Email Reminder Call For Candidates [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 Submit your Candidacy HERE]  - July 15<br>
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# Deadline for Call for Candidates Closes<br>
# Deadline for Call for Candidates Closes [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 Submit your Candidacy HERE]  - July 31<br>
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# Deadline for Questions from the community<br>
# Deadline for Questions from the community - July 31<br>
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# The 4-5 top questions from the community will be selected<br>
# The 4-5 top questions from the community will be selected - Aug 3<br>
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# Verification of candidates<br>
# Verification of candidates Aug 3 thru Aug 6<br>
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# Candidates announced in OWASP "Special Edition" connector and posted to social media/email<br>
# Candidates announced in OWASP "Special Edition" connector and posted to social media/email - Aug 7<br>
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# Top 4-5 questions are shared with all candidates<br>
# Top 4-5 questions are shared with all candidates - Aug 10<br>
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# Scheduling of interview recordings <br>
# Scheduling of interview recordings - Aug 10 thru Aug 14<br>
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# Deadline for interview recordings to be completed<br>
# Deadline for interview recordings to be completed - Aug 21<br>
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# Recordings posted on the election wiki page<br>
# Recordings posted on the election wiki page - Sept 4<br>
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# Email/Social Media notifying the community the recordings are posted<br>
# Email/Social Media notifying the community the recordings are posted - Sept 4<br>
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# Paid Membership Deadline<br>
# Paid Membership Deadline - Sept 30<br>
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# Voting opens<br>
# Voting opens - Oct 7<br>
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# Voting closes<br>
# Voting closes - Oct 23<br>
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# Results shared with all candidates<br>
# Results shared with all candidates - Oct 28 (AM)<br>
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# Results shared via "Special Edition" connector, email and social media<br>
# Results shared via "Special Edition" connector, email and social media - Oct 28 (PM)<br>
 
  
 
=== '''Global Board of Directors Primary Responsibilities''' ===
 
=== '''Global Board of Directors Primary Responsibilities''' ===
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=== '''Eligibility Requirements for Board Candidates''' ===
 
=== '''Eligibility Requirements for Board Candidates''' ===
You need to be an OWASP [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Membership member]. '''NOT''' just paid members, but active [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Project project] and [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Chapter chapter] contributors are eligible. All candidates must be in good standing for a twelve (12) month period of time prior to '''30-September 2015.''' Candidates are required to submit a bio, current membership status and a brief description of why you would like to be elected. You will be contacted in early August to schedule a audio interview/podcast. If you are interesting in running for the board then please submit your intention along with the requirements listed above [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 here]. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP.
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You need to be an OWASP [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Membership member]. '''NOT''' just paid members, but active [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Project project] and [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Chapter chapter] contributors are eligible. All candidates must be in good standing for a twelve (12) month period of time prior to the '''<<election period commencement date>>'''. Candidates are required to submit a bio, current membership status and a brief description of why you would like to be elected. You will be contacted in early August to schedule a audio interview/podcast. If you are interesting in running for the board then please submit your intention along with the requirements listed above [http://www.tfaforms.com/371459 here]. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP.
 
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=== '''Honorary Membership''' ===
 
=== '''Honorary Membership''' ===
 
Who is eligible for Honorary Membership?  
 
Who is eligible for Honorary Membership?  
*OWASP Chapter Leaders - The OWASP Chapter MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to 30-September, 2015
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*OWASP Chapter Leaders - The OWASP Chapter MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to the '''<<election period commencement date>>'''.
*OWASP Project Leaders - The OWASP Project MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to 30-September, 2015
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*OWASP Project Leaders - The OWASP Project MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to the '''<<election period commencement date>>'''.
  
 
'''**NOTE**''' If you are an OWASP leader that does not have a paid individual membership on file, but meets the requirements for Honorary Membership, then you '''MUST APPLY''' for an Honorary Membership in order to vote in this years election. The Honorary Membership request form will be available starting June 1 and will close June 30. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP.  [http://www.tfaforms.com/371458 '''Submit your Request HERE''']
 
'''**NOTE**''' If you are an OWASP leader that does not have a paid individual membership on file, but meets the requirements for Honorary Membership, then you '''MUST APPLY''' for an Honorary Membership in order to vote in this years election. The Honorary Membership request form will be available starting June 1 and will close June 30. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP.  [http://www.tfaforms.com/371458 '''Submit your Request HERE''']
  
 
=== '''Who Can Vote?''' ===
 
=== '''Who Can Vote?''' ===
OWASP paid Individual Members, paid Corporate Members and Honorary Members registered as of 30-September 2015 will have (1) vote per set (there are 4 sets up for this election).  
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OWASP paid Individual Members, paid Corporate Members and Honorary Members registered prior to the '''<<election period commencement date>>''' will have (1) vote per set (there are 4 sets up for this election).  
 
Please check the current [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XW-VxPOz8smjWyk6T8eyK5zw4FB51Q3E4hPuTOdGBtg/edit?usp=sharing Member Directory]. If you are not a member yet, we encourage you to join.  [http://myowasp.force.com/memberappregion Join Now]
 
Please check the current [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XW-VxPOz8smjWyk6T8eyK5zw4FB51Q3E4hPuTOdGBtg/edit?usp=sharing Member Directory]. If you are not a member yet, we encourage you to join.  [http://myowasp.force.com/memberappregion Join Now]
 
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=== '''How Do I Vote?''' ===
 
=== '''How Do I Vote?''' ===
On Wednesday, October 7th eligible voting members will receive an email to their registered email address from [email protected] with subject "OWASP 2015 Board Election"
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Eligible voting members will receive an email to their registered email address from [email protected] with subject "OWASP Board Election"
 
This email will have a specific link for you to cast your vote.  Please '''do NOT''' share this link with anyone.  It is a specific link '''JUST FOR YOU'''!  
 
This email will have a specific link for you to cast your vote.  Please '''do NOT''' share this link with anyone.  It is a specific link '''JUST FOR YOU'''!  
  
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Answer: We will try to publish announcements and key milestone reminders to as many communication channels as possible, including the OWASP Blog, OWASP Connector, OWASP Leader's List and this Wiki Page. Please feel free to help us communicate the message, by re-posting, re-tweeting, or sharing with the OWASP Chapter, Project, or Initiatives you may be involved with.
 
Answer: We will try to publish announcements and key milestone reminders to as many communication channels as possible, including the OWASP Blog, OWASP Connector, OWASP Leader's List and this Wiki Page. Please feel free to help us communicate the message, by re-posting, re-tweeting, or sharing with the OWASP Chapter, Project, or Initiatives you may be involved with.
 
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=== '''Communications''' ===
 
* May 1 Call for Candidates is Open Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14d1040b62ac880d Leaders List and Community List]
 
* May 1 Call for Candidates is Open Social Media ([https://twitter.com/owasp/status/594174149003747328 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/05/2015-global-board-of-directions.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/769990539788288/ Facebook])
 
* May 12 Reminder Call for Candidates is Open Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14d49deb4d833dba Leaders List]
 
* May 12 Reminder Call for Candidates is Open Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14d49e11f1efef43 Community List]
 
* May 12 Reminder Call for Candidates is Open Social Media ([https://twitter.com/owasp/status/598221860682276865 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/05/submit-your-candidacy-today-for-2015.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/775934899193852/ Facebook])
 
* June 1 Honorary Membership Self Nomination Request Form now available ([https://twitter.com/owasp/status/605383849082818561 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/owasp-honorary-membership-request-form.html OWASP Blog], Facebook) Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14daf9f27525f486 Leaders List and Community List]
 
* June 1 Call for Candidates Reminder ([https://twitter.com/owasp/status/605391499237466112 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/call-for-candidates-is-still-open.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/786718794782129/ Facebook]) Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14dafbb9701c04fe Leaders List and Community List]
 
* June 11 Honorary Membership Self Nomination & Call for Candidates Reminder ([https://twitter.com/owasp/status/608971647777935361 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/honorary-membership-call-for-candidates.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/792184470902228/ Facebook]) Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14de2a08c1e1d2aa Leaders List and Community List]
 
* June 17 Honorary Membership Self Nomination Deadline Approaching, Call for Candidates Reminder & Call for Questions from the Community [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/important-election-information.html OWASP Blog] [https://twitter.com/owasp/status/611314221712834560 Twitter], Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e03d3d20dd0916 Leaders & Community Lists], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/MFBciWLUfyF Google Plus], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/795403047247037/ Facebook]
 
* June 18 [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/owasp-chapter-project-leaders.html Special Blog to Chapter & Project Leaders]
 
* June 26 Honorary Membership Deadline Reminder [https://twitter.com/owasp/status/614494785320185856 Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/tuesday-june-30-is-last-day-to-submit.html OWASP Blog], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/8MtCgWPDVGu Google+], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/800270620093613/ Facebook], Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e315aa7d76d3da Leaders list, Community list & Board list]
 
* June 29 Honorary Membership Deadline Reminder [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/2015_Global_Board_of_Directors_Election#Honorary_Membership Twitter], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/honorary-membership-deadline-is-tomorrow.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/801750176612324/ Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/D4RoCdC3Nap Google+], Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e3f6ca96ce45bb Leaders, Community & Board list]
 
* June 30 LAST REMINDER Honorary Membership Deadline  Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e456bc4339a161  Leaders, Community & Board list], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/06/final-reminder-honorary-membership.html OWASP Blog], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/802466299874045/ Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/d7KJB4ZtGty Google+], [https://twitter.com/owasp/status/615946460190875648 Twitter]
 
* July 7 Call for Candidates Reminder [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/806374666149875/ Facebook], [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/07/2015-call-for-candidates-closes-july-31.html OWASP Blog], [https://twitter.com/owasp/status/618410415740059648 Twitter], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/ih4dsBefgrV Google+], Email to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e68b95266de3d2 Community & Board list] and to the [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=f64bf2af68&view=om&th=14e68ba42a4ad8d2 Leaders list]
 
* July 21 Call for Candidates Reminder [http://owasp.blogspot.com/2015/07/call-for-candidates-deadline-july-31.html OWASP Blog], [https://twitter.com/owasp/status/623490025011965953 Twitter], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/owaspfoundation/permalink/814132398707435/ Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/116933056486234813396/posts/J4DVGJyBkVJ Google+].
 
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=== '''Acknowledgements''' ===
 

Latest revision as of 05:23, 19 August 2015

OWASP International Board Of Directors Election Policy


The OWASP Foundation was established in 2001 as an open community and software security resource. Since then, OWASP has grown to be globally recognized as a credible source for application security standards (see industry citations). Individuals typically find OWASP when searching the internet for information about software security - and they are happy to find a reliable source of knowledge built by an extremely open and passionate community. OWASP is open to anyone. Anyone can attend OWASP's vendor agnostic local chapter meetings, participate in regional and global conferences, and contribute to the many OWASP projects. And anyone can start a new project, form a new chapter, or lend their expertise to help an OWASP Global Committee.

The OWASP Foundation Board of Directors currently consists of seven elected volunteers. These unpaid volunteers dedicate themselves to the organizational mission and playing a pivotal role in the software security community. OWASP conducts democratic elections of its Board Members to enable bottom-up advancement of its mission.

About OWASP

Potential Election Timeline

  1. Notify current board member(s) who's term is up
  2. Call for Candidates Opens
  3. Honorary Membership Self Nomination Opens
  4. Email Reminder Call For Candidates
  5. Submission for Questions From the Community for the Candidate Interviews Opens
  6. Email Reminder Honorary Membership
  7. Email Reminder Honorary Membership
  8. Honorary Membership Closes
  9. Email Reminder Call For Candidates
  10. Email Reminder Call For Candidates
  11. Deadline for Call for Candidates Closes
  12. Deadline for Questions from the community
  13. The 4-5 top questions from the community will be selected
  14. Verification of candidates
  15. Candidates announced in OWASP "Special Edition" connector and posted to social media/email
  16. Top 4-5 questions are shared with all candidates
  17. Scheduling of interview recordings
  18. Deadline for interview recordings to be completed
  19. Recordings posted on the election wiki page
  20. Email/Social Media notifying the community the recordings are posted
  21. Paid Membership Deadline
  22. Voting opens
  23. Voting closes
  24. Results shared with all candidates
  25. Results shared via "Special Edition" connector, email and social media

Global Board of Directors Primary Responsibilities

Seated members of the Board of Directors attend and contribute to monthly meetings. Additionally, they:

1. Create and review a statement of mission and purpose that articulates the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served globally. They then support that mission and purpose.

2. Support all employees. The Board should ensure that the employees have the moral and professional support needed to further the goals and performance objectives of the organization.

3. Ensure effective planning. The Board must actively participate in the overall planning process for the organization and assist in implementing and monitoring the organization's goals.

4. Monitor and strengthen programs and services. The Board's responsibility is to determine which programs are consistent with the organization's mission and monitor their effectiveness.

5. Ensure financial integrity of the Foundation. Secure adequate funding resources for the organization to fulfill its mission; protect assets and provide financial oversight following general accepted accounting principles and policies and assist in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.

Additional Responsibilities that the International Board of Directors must adhere to can be found on the Foundation Governance Page

Eligibility Requirements for Board Candidates

You need to be an OWASP member. NOT just paid members, but active project and chapter contributors are eligible. All candidates must be in good standing for a twelve (12) month period of time prior to the <<election period commencement date>>. Candidates are required to submit a bio, current membership status and a brief description of why you would like to be elected. You will be contacted in early August to schedule a audio interview/podcast. If you are interesting in running for the board then please submit your intention along with the requirements listed above here. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP.

Honorary Membership

Who is eligible for Honorary Membership?

  • OWASP Chapter Leaders - The OWASP Chapter MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to the <<election period commencement date>>.
  • OWASP Project Leaders - The OWASP Project MUST be active and your leadership position MUST be on file with the OWASP Foundation prior to the <<election period commencement date>>.

**NOTE** If you are an OWASP leader that does not have a paid individual membership on file, but meets the requirements for Honorary Membership, then you MUST APPLY for an Honorary Membership in order to vote in this years election. The Honorary Membership request form will be available starting June 1 and will close June 30. All submissions will be reviewed and verified by OWASP. Submit your Request HERE

Who Can Vote?

OWASP paid Individual Members, paid Corporate Members and Honorary Members registered prior to the <<election period commencement date>> will have (1) vote per set (there are 4 sets up for this election). Please check the current Member Directory. If you are not a member yet, we encourage you to join. Join Now

How Do I Vote?

Eligible voting members will receive an email to their registered email address from [email protected] with subject "OWASP Board Election" This email will have a specific link for you to cast your vote. Please do NOT share this link with anyone. It is a specific link JUST FOR YOU!

Additionally, eligible voting members will also receive an email from the OWASP Foundation notifying them that their ballot has been sent. In the instance that they did not receive a ballot they will be asked to contact us immediately.

Have additional questions about the OWASP Membership?

Election FAQ

If you have a question about the current election please click here.

  • Where can I find communication to the OWASP Community about the upcoming election?

Answer: We will try to publish announcements and key milestone reminders to as many communication channels as possible, including the OWASP Blog, OWASP Connector, OWASP Leader's List and this Wiki Page. Please feel free to help us communicate the message, by re-posting, re-tweeting, or sharing with the OWASP Chapter, Project, or Initiatives you may be involved with.