Membership

The Membership consists of all FOSS contributors who wish to become part of the Membership and go through the application process. Members can run for election to the Board of Directors, vote in the elections for the Board of Directors, and suggest referenda. The membership process is overseen by the Membership and Elections Committee.

Who is eligible for membership in the FOSSFM?

Per the FOSSFM Foundation's charter, any contributor to FOSS is eligible for membership. Although it is difficult to specify a precise definition, a contributor generally must have contributed to a non-trivial improvement of a FOSS Project. Contributions may be code, documentation, translations, maintenance of project-wide resources, or other non-trivial activities which benefit FOSS. While large amounts of advocacy or bug reporting may qualify one as a member, such contributions must be significantly above the level expected of an ordinary user. Membership eligibility is an individual determination: while contributions made in the course of employment will be considered, they will generally be ascribed to the individuals involved, rather than accruing to all employees of a "contributing" corporation. As noted above, these guidelines are not meant to define precise objective criteria: ultimately, an individual's membership eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in the sound discretion of the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors.

How can I apply?

My application was rejected; what can I do?

Renewing your membership

Membership Revoked