2007-02-28.iwj.1 Formally recording Debian's status as an Associated Project
WHEREAS 1. Debian is asubstantial and significant Free Software project; 2. SPI and Debian regard Debian as an SPI Associated Project; however 3. The detailed terms of the Association have not been formally stated by the SPI Board in the manner now customary. THE SPI BOARD DECLARES THAT 4. Debian is already an SPI Associated Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI Resolution 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found at http://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004-08-10-iwj.1. 5. The Debian Constitution (http://www.debian.org/devel/constitution), and the persons holding the roles it defines and acting according to that Constitution, are recognised by SPI as ultimately authoritative regarding decisions of the Debian Project. 6. The SPI Board does not intend to monitor the Debian mailing lists. The Board will recognise decisions, statements and delegations made by the Debian Project Leader, currently Anthony Towns, as made on behalf of Debian. 7. The Board specifically asks that the Debian Project Secretary inform the SPI Board of any Debian General Resolutions which might be relevant to SPI, including any proposals to put spending decisions on hold. 8. The Board relies on Debian Developers and others to ensure that the Board is made aware of any dispute or change regarding decisions or authority of the Debian Project Leader (or indeed the Debian Project Secretary). 9. The Debian Constitution in 5.1(10) gives the Project Leader the primary responsibility to decide on the proper uses of assets held in trust by SPI for Debian purposes. Notwithstanding this, for the avoidance of any doubt, the SPI Board and Treasurer cannot and will not delegate their judgement as to whether a proposed use of assets meets SPI's charitable purposes. As recognised by the Debian Constitution in 9.2(1), SPI must make that decision, itself ensuring SPI's funds are used lawfully. Ian. _______________________________________________ Spi-general mailing list Spi-general@lists.spi-inc.org http://lists.spi-inc.org/listinfo/spi-general
