I am working with @jkurik on the next election. We would like to get some guidance from FESCo to help with a situation that has caused challenges in the past. If possible, we would like to resolve these questions before the end of the year.

FESCo has a policy about the minimum number of nominees required for an election. There is a gap where it is unclear how to proceed because a decision needs to be made. We'd like to get some policies that govern the default action and queue up a conversation instead of having it be an emergency with unclear next steps. Therefore @jkurik and I suggest FESCo consider adopting the following policies:

• Proposal: If at the end of the nomination period the nomination threshold is not met, the election wrangler will ask FESCo how they would like to proceed at their next meeting. In order to keep the election running smoothly, the nomination period will automatically be extended to 23:59:59 UTC following the next FESCo meeting.

• Proposal: If at the end of the interview period, the nomination threshold is no longer met, the election will proceed with the candidates we have.

Please let us know how you wish to proceed. If you would like me to attend the next FESCo meeting, please ping me.