Planning for Fedora Elections

[Matt Domsch]

I'd like to start the planning process for the next round of Fedora
elections.  These are traditionally held a short time after the
release of the Fedora distribution, therefore nominations must begin
in the next week or so, culminating in elections in late June and into
the first week in July.

The first question is: what groups need to participate in the election
this round?

* I know the Board will have 3 seats opening, those held currently by
  Jesse Keating, Seth Vidal, and Tom Callaway.

* I believe that FESCo has 5 seats opening.

* I believe that FAMSCo is not needing to elect anyone, having filled
  all their seats in December 2008.

Second, I have placed a proposed schedule which is merely my own
guesswork for how long this should take.  I'm very open to hearing
your opinions for shorter or longer durations.

(Canonical proposal is https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Elections )

Schedule (Proposed)

    * Nominations are open from 15 May through 12 June, 2009.
    * IRC Town Hall-style discussions with candidates for the various
      positions will be arranged for 14 June through 20 June.
    * The elections will take place 22 June through 6 July, 2008. 

I'd like to hear your thoughts on the above, and how to make this an
engaging and effective election cycle.

Thanks,
Matt