Simran Sethi joined the council back in December after being the successful candidate in the first round of elections and we’ve just concluded the second round which saw Adrian Schimpf being voted by the community to join the council, winning with a vote count of 11 compared with 6 votes for the other candidate, Chandeep Khosa. 

Firstly, a big thank you to all candidates for putting themselves forward for election and being willing to serve Mautic in this capacity, and to all members who took the time to vote for their preferred candidate.

Both candidates will take up a three-year term on the Mautic council, and soon we’ll be introducing them with a full biography.

Meet Simran Sethi

Simran Sethi joined the Community Council in December, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to our team. With a background in digital marketing and community engagement, Simran has been an active contributor to Mautic for several years. Her passion for open source projects and her commitment to fostering inclusive environments make her an invaluable asset to our Council.

Simran is eager to collaborate with fellow Council members to enhance Mautic’s strategic initiatives and ensure that our community continues to thrive. Her focus will be on driving user engagement and expanding our global reach.

Meet Adrian Schimpf

Adrian Schimpf emerged as the successful candidate from our latest election process. With extensive experience in software development and project management, Adrian has been a dedicated member of the Mautic community, contributing to numerous projects and initiatives

Adrian’s vision for Mautic includes enhancing our technical capabilities and streamlining processes to improve user experience, making Mautic the best of breed in our industry. His technical expertise and collaborative spirit will be instrumental in advancing Mautic’s strategic goals and supporting our community’s growth.

The Mautic Council is a representative group forming the hub of decision-making for the Mautic community. Comprised of elected members, it is tasked with guiding the strategic direction of the Mautic project, making policy decisions, and overseeing the various aspects of the project’s operational and fiscal functions. The Council’s purpose is to provide a structured environment for effective collaboration, ensuring the ongoing growth and success of Mautic as a leading open source project.

Why Nominate?

Serving on the Council is a unique opportunity to:

• Influence the strategic direction of the Mautic project.
• Collaborate with other passionate members to enhance our community.
• Drive initiatives that impact the global Mautic ecosystem.

Eligibility

To nominate yourself, you must be a member of Mautic with no outstanding code of conduct issues. We encourage a diverse range of candidates to ensure the Council reflects the community it serves.

There is a limit of two Council members with the same affiliations – read more in the governance model. If elected, you’ll serve a three year term.

How to Submit Your Nomination

Prepare a proposal highlighting your skills, experience, and vision for Mautic. Be sure to disclose any affiliations as required. Submit your nomination by visiting the Community Portal.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference. We look forward to seeing your nominations!

This means that we have two members of the Council who were on a 1-year term, who will be stepping back from their roles this year.

Thank you to our outgoing Council members

We’d like to thank both Andy Towne and Favour Chibueze for all their work in helping us to get the Council off the ground and tackling some tough issues this last year. We really appreciate your willingness to step up and serve on the Council and hope that you’ll both continue to support Mautic in the many other ways you are already contributing!

2024 Council Elections

This year we put out a call for nominations and we’re pleased to say that Simran Sethi will be joining the Mautic Council on a three-year term.

The second Council seat remains open, therefore we have left the election process open should another community member feel inspired to submit themselves for consideration.

To recap the responsibilities of a Council member, it’s a three-year term during which you’ll be a part of the team who:

• Determine and regularly report on the budget of the project (including the budgets of any team, committee or Working Group which will be determined on an annual basis in collaboration with leaders of those entities)
• Manage all fiscal operations and relationships including the approval of expenditures
• Manage any employees and contractors working for the Mautic project
• Monitor and regularly report on the health of the project as a whole
• Lead on strategic fundraising planning to support the long term strategy and growth of Mautic (in collaboration with the fundraising working group)
• Communicate and drive progress on the project’s long term strategy
• Manage, safeguard and enforce the trademarks and brand assets of the Mautic project (in collaboration with the Legal and Finance Team)
• Review and sign any contractual agreements relating to the Mautic project
• Review, document, communicate and adopt any such policies and procedures as may be determined necessary by any team, committee or Working Group
• Execute any recommendations in relation to breaches of the Code of Conduct

We’re delighted to welcome Simran to the Council and we look forward to her joining us in Q1 2025.

This gathering marked a significant milestone in Mautic’s ongoing evolution since we became an independent open source project, demonstrating our community’s commitment to transparency and clarity in our collaborative endeavors.

One of the central elements that took place during our EGM was the formal adoption of our updated Governance Model – Governance Model v2. This model has been crafted collaboratively by the community with careful thought, aiming to strengthen operational transparency and effectiveness. Its adoption formalizes a framework that guides our strategic decisions, fosters stronger communication and collaboration, and ensures our community’s voices are heard and influential.

With our new governance model in place, we are fully equipped to navigate the exciting future that lies ahead for the Mautic project.

Adding to our excitement is the inauguration of our newly elected Council members. After a period of nominations and and voting by members, we’re proud to introduce a group of dedicated individuals who are passionate about Mautic’s future. Representing different roles and facets of Mautic, these Council members were elected by you – our community – attesting to the faith and trust you place in their vision and leadership.

We are certain that their guidance, coupled with our community’s unyielding support, will lead Mautic onto a path characterized by innovation and growth.

You can learn more about the newly elected members and their respective roles on our council page: Mautic Council Members.

As we embark on this exciting chapter, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each member of the Mautic community, and especially to the former Council members who supported Mautic since 2019 and all those who stepped forward to be considered for the election. We are grateful for your relentless contributions and unwavering spirit. It is your passion and dedication that propels Mautic forward.

Here’s to achieving even greater things together in the days ahead! ?

Stay tuned for many more updates, and as always, let’s keep pushing the boundaries together.

It has been a delight to see people standing up and being willing to represent Mautic on the Council – a central part of our new governance model.

As you may recall, there are seven seats available for election, and we recently launched the nominations process on our new Community Portal. The voting phase closed on Tuesday, 12th December at midnight and I’m delighted to share that we have successfully elected seven Mauticians to serve on the first community-elected Council.

Here’s the successful candidates in order of votes:

John Linhart (24 votes)

Norman Pracht (17 votes)

Dominique De Cooman (15 votes)

Ekke Guembel (15 votes)

Prateek Jain (14 votes)

Andy Towne (13 votes)

Favour Chibueze (11 votes)

I’d also like to give a big shout out to the three people who stood for election but were not elected in this round – Sven Döring, Dirk Spannaus and Avinash Dalvi. I greatly appreciate your willingness to put yourself forward and I hope that you will consider re-applying in future rounds and contributing in other ways in the meantime!

Next steps

The next steps from here are that we will be holding our Extraordinary General Assembly meeting on the 18th December, where we’re going to have the existing Council formally adopt the new governance model, step down from the Council, and then the new Council members will be formally inducted into their roles.

All members are welcome to join us in this meeting – please sign up here and you’ll have the link available just before the meeting starts.

Per our governance model, in the first election we hold, there will be the following terms:

The top three candidates – Cohort A – will serve a 3-year term

The next two candidates – Cohort B – will serve a 2-year term

The next two candidates – Cohort C – will serve a 1-year term

You will notice that Ekke and Dominique received the same number of votes, and between them it has been agreed that Dominique will serve for 3 years and Ekke will serve for 2 years.

This cohort-based approach for the initial election allows us to ensure that we don’t have terms expiring for too many candidates at the same time, which could be destabilizing for the community.

This also means that next year we will be looking to elect two new people into the Cohort C roles for a term of three years, and the year after we will be electing two new people into the Cohort B roles for a term of three years, and so forth.

Below is a chart which explains when each council member’s term starts and ends, and when the term after them will end.
 

I hope that you will join me in welcoming the new Council members and thanking them for their willingness to serve Mautic in this way.

We will be sharing profiles of each member in the coming days, and we hope to hold our first in-person Council meeting early next year.

It’s in this spirit of collaboration that we make this exciting announcement: Nominations are now open for the Mautic Council, and we’re looking for seven driven and community-focused individuals like YOU to step up.

The Mautic Council is a critical component in shaping our future and amplifying the voice of our community in decision making. Serving on the Council offers a unique opportunity for you, as an individual, to influence Mautic’s trajectory, lending your unique perspectives and experiences to its development and governance. There are seven seats on the Council – read more in the Governance Model. 

So why should you nominate someone (or yourself) for the Mautic Council?
 

1. Steering Mautic’s Future Course: Council membership allows you to play a direct role in critical decisions affecting Mautic’s future as a product and the wider community.
    
2. Voice of the Community: As a Council member, you’re in a position to represent the needs, ideas, and suggestions of the Mautic community.
    
3. Leadership Development: Being a member of the Mautic Council aids your professional development, sharpening your leadership and governance skills in a real-world, dynamic context.
    

To nominate someone (or yourself), the proposed candidate will have to be an individual member of our community.

Diversity is a cornerstone of our community, so we warmly encourage nominations for individuals from different backgrounds, affiliations, and areas of expertise. 

Nominees should have a strong commitment towards open source principles, possess an in-depth understanding of Mautic, and be willing to proactively work with other council members and the broader community. We particularly welcome those who have experience in business development, leadership and scaling organizations as this will also be a big focus for Mautic in the coming years.

Interested? Then take that next step and put forward your nomination here. 

Nominations will close on 30th November 2023, so make sure you don’t miss this exciting opportunity.

Fill the council seats with the power of the community, let your voice be heard, and help Mautic reach new heights. Happy nominating!

Have questions? Please drop into #wg-governance on Slack, or drop me an email at ruth.cheesley@mautic.org.