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=== What is the council ''for?'' === | === What is the council ''for?'' === | ||
There have been a number of times when Nokia have asked for the community's input on something (for example, the [[Task:100Days|100 days brainstorm]]) and been met with either silence; or a cacophony of disparate voices. The aim of the council is for the community to have selected five representatives who speak with a more authoritative voice. These council members, elected for their views, can express their opinions safe in the knowledge that the community has permitted them to do so. | There have been a number of times when Nokia have asked for the community's input on something (for example, the [[Task:100Days|100 days brainstorm]]) and been met with either silence; or a cacophony of disparate voices. The aim of the council is for the community to have selected five representatives who speak with a more authoritative voice. These council members, elected for their views, can express their opinions safe in the knowledge that the community has permitted them to do so. | ||
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=== What is the difference between a council member and a committed community member? === | === What is the difference between a council member and a committed community member? === | ||
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It has also been proposed that the council would have oversight of paid staff working for maemo.org. | It has also been proposed that the council would have oversight of paid staff working for maemo.org. | ||
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=== Do council members get paid? Is membership a "reward"? === | === Do council members get paid? Is membership a "reward"? === | ||
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It is hoped that membership of the council will count strongly towards any future device discount programmes, or event sponsorship; but these are a) not guaranteed, b) relatively small. | It is hoped that membership of the council will count strongly towards any future device discount programmes, or event sponsorship; but these are a) not guaranteed, b) relatively small. | ||
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=== Have the council signed general NDAs with Nokia? === | === Have the council signed general NDAs with Nokia? === | ||
No. The council does not know anything that anyone in the community couldn't find out. The only exception is that Nokia will sometimes warn the council about announcements shortly ahead of time to warn the council that their efforts in facilitating community discussion may soon be needed. | No. The council does not know anything that anyone in the community couldn't find out. The only exception is that Nokia will sometimes warn the council about announcements shortly ahead of time to warn the council that their efforts in facilitating community discussion may soon be needed. | ||
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=== How can I get involved? === | === How can I get involved? === | ||
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If there is a specific task you want to raise, and push for at the monthly meetings, see the [[Maemo.org_Sprints#Tasks sprint process]]. | If there is a specific task you want to raise, and push for at the monthly meetings, see the [[Maemo.org_Sprints#Tasks sprint process]]. | ||
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=== How can I stand for the council? === | === How can I stand for the council? === | ||
Before the elections, nominations are requested on the maemo-community mailing list. It is expected that someone who wants to help shape the community will be subscribed to that mailing list. | Before the elections, nominations are requested on the maemo-community mailing list. It is expected that someone who wants to help shape the community will be subscribed to that mailing list. | ||
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=== Will MeeGo have a council? === | === Will MeeGo have a council? === | ||
It's not yet known whether MeeGo will have an exact equivalent to Maemo's Community Council, however the council will work with the MeeGo Community Working Group to best shape that growing community. | It's not yet known whether MeeGo will have an exact equivalent to Maemo's Community Council, however the council will work with the MeeGo Community Working Group to best shape that growing community. | ||
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