Governance

Transparent, Community-Driven Leadership

The Cloth Foundation operates under a transparent governance model that ensures community voices are heard and decisions are made in the best interest of the Cloth ecosystem.

Board of Directors

Elected representatives who provide strategic oversight and governance for the Cloth Foundation

Board Responsibilities

  • Strategic planning and vision setting
  • Financial oversight and budget approval
  • Policy development and implementation
  • Community representation and advocacy
  • Partnership and collaboration decisions

Board Composition

  • Community Representatives:5 seats
  • Technical Leaders:3 seats
  • Platinum Members:1 seat
  • Educational Reps:1 seat
  • Total Board Size:10 seats

Current Board Members

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Community Representative

Elected by community vote

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Technical Leader

Core language developer

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Educational Representative

Academic institution

Board elections are held annually. Nominations and voting information will be announced to the community.

Decision Making Process

Transparent processes for community input and decision implementation

1. Proposal Submission

Community members can submit proposals for changes, new features, or policy updates through our governance platform.

  • • Detailed proposal with rationale
  • • Community discussion period
  • • Technical feasibility review

3. Community Vote

Eligible community members vote on proposals that pass the review process.

  • • Weighted voting based on contribution
  • • Minimum participation threshold
  • • Transparent vote counting

2. Review & Discussion

Proposals undergo technical and community review with open discussion periods.

  • • Technical committee review
  • • Community feedback period
  • • Impact assessment

4. Implementation

Approved proposals are implemented with clear timelines and progress tracking.

  • • Implementation roadmap
  • • Progress updates
  • • Community feedback integration

How to Participate

Multiple ways to get involved in Cloth Foundation governance

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Vote on Proposals

Participate in community votes on important decisions affecting the Cloth ecosystem.

  • • Language feature proposals
  • • Policy changes
  • • Budget allocations
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Submit Proposals

Propose changes, new features, or improvements to the Cloth language and ecosystem.

  • • RFC process
  • • Community feedback
  • • Technical review
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Join Committees

Participate in specialized committees that focus on specific areas of governance.

  • • Technical committee
  • • Education committee
  • • Community committee
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Run for Board

Stand for election to the Board of Directors and help shape the foundation's future.

  • • Annual elections
  • • Community nomination
  • • Campaign period
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Participate in Discussions

Join governance discussions and provide feedback on proposals and decisions.

  • • Forum discussions
  • • Public meetings
  • • Working groups
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Monitor Progress

Track the implementation of approved proposals and foundation activities.

  • • Progress dashboards
  • • Regular updates
  • • Transparency reports

Governance Documents

Official documents that outline our governance structure and processes

Foundation Bylaws

The official governing document that establishes the foundation's structure, purpose, and operational procedures.

View Bylaws

Governance Charter

Detailed guidelines for community participation, decision-making processes, and governance procedures.

View Charter

Code of Conduct

Standards for community behavior and participation in foundation activities and governance.

View Code of Conduct

Meeting Minutes

Public records of board meetings, community discussions, and governance decisions.

View Minutes

Get Involved in Governance

Your voice matters in shaping the future of Cloth. Join our governance processes and help build a better programming language for everyone.