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RISC-V Elections Q&A
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    • RISC-V Elections Q&A

    Owned by Rafael Sene
    Last updated: Mar 18, 2025
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    RISC-V Elections are governed by the RISC-V Policies.

    1. Election Dates

      1. 1Q25:

        1. Starting Date: Monday, Mar 24, 2025

        2. Call for Candidates Period: Mar 24, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025

        3. Elections: Apr 7, 2025- Apr 18, 2025

      2. 2Q25:

        1. Starting Date: Monday, Apr 7, 2025

        2. Call for Candidates Period: Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025

        3. Elections: Apr 21, 2025- May 2, 2025

    2. Eligibility Criteria

      • Are there any specific qualifications or requirements for candidates

        • Yes, and the Call for Candidate (see template) must be explicit about it.

      • Do candidates need prior experience within the committee or organization?

        • No, no prior experience within the Technical Committee or Organization is required.

    3. Nomination Process

      • How can someone submit their candidacy?

      • Is there a nomination form or specific information candidates must provide?

        • Candidate’s name and affiliation;

        • Brief bio (under 300 chars);

        • Statement of intent (under 300 chars).

      • Can candidates be nominated by others, or is self-nomination required?

        • Candidates can be nominated by others, but only with their consent. For instance, if a candidate is facing a technical issue, they may ask another person to proceed with their nomination.

    4. Campaigning Guidelines

      • Are candidates allowed to campaign or present their vision?

        • Yes.

      • Will there be a forum or platform where candidates can introduce themselves and share their plans?

        • No.

    5. Voting Process

      • Who is eligible to vote?

        • Only RISC-V Members who are designated as Participants and Voters (with voting rights active at the time of the election) are eligible to vote for each Technical Committee running elections.

      • What voting method will be used (e.g., online ballot, email, in-person)?

        • We recommend online voting to accommodate different time zones. However, it is also possible to conduct the vote during a meeting, provided there is a proper quorum of voters. For assistance in managing the voting process, email help@riscv.org.

      • Will voting be anonymous?

        • Yes, if the vote is conducted online. No, if it takes place during a meeting.

    6. Decision and Announcement

      • How will votes be counted and verified?

        • RISC-V Staff will manage the online voting process and share the results with the Technical Committee. For in-meeting voting, RISC-V Staff must be present to audit the procedure and validate the results.

      • When and how will the results be announced?

        • For online votes, results are available as soon as the two-week period is complete. For in-meeting votes, results are available immediately after the voting motion concludes.

      • Who will oversee the election process to ensure fairness?

        • RISC-V International

    7. Post-Election Transition

      • When do the newly elected Chairs and Vice-Chairs officially take office?

        • As soon as the election is done.

      • Will there be a transition period with outgoing leaders?

        • Newly elected Chairs may coordinate a transition period with the current Chairs.

      • Are there onboarding or training sessions for new leaders?

        • Yes, RISC-V Staff will help on this.

    8. Dispute Resolution

      • What happens in case of a tie?

      • Is there an appeal process if a candidate disputes the results?

        • Review the item 5 of the RISC-V Policies and raise an issue to help@riscv.org.

     

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