Board Decision: Board Election Seats 2027 

Facts/Problem 

The terms of office for the Board members Martin Helmich, Thomas Maroschik, Jana Höffner and Olivier Dobberkau will expire in 2027. The by-laws allow voting for three regular Board seats. In order to keep the minimum number of six Board members, we need to allocate enough seats for the next Board election.

Objective 

The objective of this decision is to address the upcoming expiration of Board terms to ensure continuous governance and strictly maintain compliance with the association by-laws requiring a minimum of six Board members.

Obligations to cooperate 

This decision directly affects the TYPO3 Association Board members as well as all association members participating in the General Assembly.

Financial and human resources impacts 

This decision carries no financial or human resources impact beyond the scope of standard Board operations.

Resolution/Petitum 

It is proposed to open three regular Board seats for re-election and to elect two replacement seats with a one-year term of office during the 2027 election to increase the size of the Board to seven members, above the required minimum threshold of six Board members.

Detailed guidelines can be referenced in the by-laws.

Discarded alternatives 

1. Allowing the total Board membership to drop below the required minimum of six members was considered and discarded due to by-law constraints.
2. Keeping the Board size at six members was considered, but discarded, because this is the minimum size allowed by the by-laws and continuity of project governance would be endangered if only a single Board member would unexpectedly drop out (prolonged sickness, resignation, …).

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