Governance of the Evergreen Project

Last modified April 2017

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COMMUNITY

(you)

COMMUNITY

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EOB

SFC

Who builds, supports, distributes, documents, and raises funds for Evergreen?

       The Community of users and contributors are the       backbone and "own" the Project.

 Who protects, organizes, manages, and speaks for the Evergreen Project?

 The community elected Oversight Board handles communication, conferences, finances, and outreach under the umbrella of the SFC.

SFC

Who is the SFC?

• Who is the SFC?
  • The Software Freedom Conservancy
    •  The SFC is a not-for-profit umbrella organization that provides administrative & financial services for Open Source projects
  •  Who made this agreement on behalf of the Project?
    • A large cross-section of Evergreen community leaders.

What does the SFC do for us?

• What does the SFC do for the Project?
  • In a nutshell they hold the trademark and money for the project.
  • They sign contracts on our behalf and provide legal counsel.
  • They provide accounting services.

When did this happen?

• When did Evergreen become a member project of the SFC?
  • 2010

Where can I find more information?

• Where?
  • Where can I find more information about the SFC?
  • Where can I find more information about the agreement?

Why the SFC

• Why?
  • Why did the Project feel the need for a fiscal sponsor?
  • Why did the Project choose the SFC?

The Evergreen Oversight Board

• 9 members
• 3-year terms
• roughly 1/3 up for election annually
• 3 elected officers
  • Chairperson
  • Vice-Chairperson
  • Secretary
• One appointed Representative to the SFC