Independent where it matters.
The Board sets criteria and appoints committees. It does not decide individual admissions, Fellow elections or opportunity selections; committees with independent members do.
Who decides what.
“Independent” means not a Director, officer, employee or contractor of the Society or OSS4AI, and not a close relative or business partner of one. Names and qualifications will be published here once committees are appointed.
- Admissions
Decides applications for membership.
At least three people recognized for their own achievements; at least one independent.
- Fellows
Elects Fellows.
At least five nationally or internationally recognized experts; a majority independent.
- Programs & Partnerships
Vets partners and oversees opportunity selection.
At least three members.
- Ethics
Hears conduct complaints and conflict questions.
At least three, none of whom sit on Admissions or Fellows.
To be announced
The initial Board of five to nine Directors will be announced at launch. At least one Director will be independent of OSS4AI. Directors are not paid for Board service.
Disclosed, recused, published.
- Every Director, officer, committee member and staff member discloses relevant interests in writing on appointment and every year after.
- Anyone with a conflict leaves the discussion and doesn't vote, and the minutes record it.
- Contracts with Directors or their companies, including the services agreement with OSS4AI, need approval by disinterested Directors.
- Directors who invest in companies disclose holdings in any company that employs an applicant or candidate where relevant.
- Sponsors and vendors have no role in admissions, Fellow elections or opportunity selection, and sponsored content is labeled.
Each year the Society publishes how many applications it received and admitted, and how many Fellow nominations and elections took place.
Relationship with OSS4AI
The Society operates under the OSS4AI name by agreement and governs its own admissions, recognition and discipline. OSS4AI may provide staff, systems and event operations under a written agreement approved by the Board.