• News 2026 February 12 openSUSE Board on Participation, Governance and Community With the 2026openSUSE communityBoardelections coming up,Ish Sookun,Jeff MahoneyandRachel Schraderare the board members elected last election and having another year in the role. • We sat down with them and asked them some questions. • What does the Board do? • JeffOn paper, the Board leads the openSUSE project. • That sounds like a grand responsibility but in practice, itâ s much more focused and limited. • The Board isnâ t involved in any of the Project releases or in managing the infrastructure of the project.
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- The openSUSE project is preparing for its 2026 board elections, with current board members Ish Sookun, Jeff Mahoney and Rachel Schrader reflecting on their roles. The board’s primary duties include serving as the project’s external contact, resolving conflicts, handling legal matters such as trademarks, and guiding community groups, but it does not manage releases or infrastructure. Members cited motivations ranging from a desire to contribute to a volunteer‑heavy project to being honored by nominations. Key challenges highlighted were balancing moderation with community health, navigating non‑technical issues, and coordinating meetings across global time zones. The board encourages interested contributors to run, emphasizing transparency and a modest time commitment.
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