[gentoo-nfp] Re: Please vote on this proposal related to http://bugs.gentoo.org/667602

[Alec Warner]

On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM Alec Warner <antarus@g.o> wrote:

> Summary:
> The short version of the bug is that a non-trivial number of developers
> cannot commit with an SoB line because their company has not yet reviewed
> the new Gentoo Copyright GLEP, and so they lack company approval to attach
> SoB lines or agree to the DCO.
>
> The bug requests that a reprieve be granted until the company reviews the
> new policy and (hopefully) grants approval. This would be in the form of an
> allowlist where specific identities (approved by some delegate of council
> && trustees) do not require an SoB line to commit for some period of time.
>
> Proposal:
> I propose the board grant this reprieve, for whitelisted accounts for 90
> days, with no extension. Williamh will supply the initial list of accounts,
> to be reviewed verbally by a board delegate and a council delegate.
>
> If the company cannot return a decision in 90 days, we can revisit the
> motion with any updated data.
>
> If the company returns a decision before 90 days, the whitelist program
> will be terminated (regardless of decision reached.) Note that if the
> company decides that approval will not be granted, we will in effect be
> unable to accept commits from these developers on work time.
>
> As president, I will not vote on this motion, because I'm proposing it, so
> a tie vote is possible.
>
> Please vote on -nfp; a GPG signed mail is sufficient.
>

If you could please vote within the next 7 days; I think the council would
appreciate some expedient action in this matter.

Thanks,

-A



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> -A
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