This was meant to go into September meeting (originally proposed). At that point, a clause suggesting what to do if the project becomes defunct was requested. I am not expecting for Open MPI to become defunct anytime soon, this is mostly guidance for the future SPI board. It is similar in spirit how other projects left SPI - by transferring all outstanding assets to a different or a new US 501(c)(3) charity.
I hope for the board to vote on this tomorrow =) WHEREAS 1. The Open MPI Project is a substantial and significant Free Software project. 2. The Open MPI Project developers would like SPI's support and assistance, including taking donations. THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT 1. The Open MPI Project is formally invited to become 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/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/ 2. Ralph Castain <r...@open-mpi.org> is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision maker and SPI liaison for The Open MPI Project. Successors will be appointed or elected by full members of the The Open MPI Project <https://www.open-mpi.org/about/members/>. 3. If the last known SPI liaison for The Open MPI Project is missing in action, and no new SPI liaison is appointed for two consecutive years the associated project is deemed defunct. Defunct project's assets may be transferred to a nominated US 501(c)(3) charity or to the SPI general fund. 4. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by the SPI Board. -- Regards, Dimitri.
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