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On RDDS, EPDP team needs to discuss further how to make information on variants accessible to everyone that requires it.
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UASG Governance and Plans Working Session (10:30 - 12:00 AST, 5 March 2024)
What happened?
The session covered two elements: the UASG 5-year strategic plan and Governance Changes.
What are the At-Large specific takeaways?
Since UASG and At-Large work in close relation, particularly for initiatives such as the UA Day, At-Large needs to track the strategic plan as well as governance initiatives within the UASG.
Specific Governance Changes Proposed
Governance
* All members and leadership will submit their SoI by June 2024. All new applicants will be required to submit their SoI
* SoIs will be the starting point, and more measures to enhance transparency and accountability will be ensured
UASG WG Chairs and Vice-Chair Selection
* Conditions set for new leadership positions
* Must be member for at least 6 months, with preference for those with higher meeting attendance in meetings
* Cannot continue with they do not attend 3 consecutive meeting w/o apology
* WG meeting cannot be held without Chair/Vice Chair
UASG Chair and Vice Chair
* At least one year experience in any WG
* Attending at least 5 meetings in the past 6 months
Additional topics
* Limits for UASG WG leadership position
* Holding multiple leadership positions by a UASG Coordination WG members
* Charter of WGs
* More transparency of information to the community
* Planning and budgeting process
* Review of effectiveness of resource utilization and governance plan
* Revision of UASG Charter updates