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**Anton Arapov** @mold@infosec.exchange · 1d

The OpenSSL Foundation and the OpenSSL Corporation are establishing Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance on the project’s long-term technical direction. These committees will represent a broad spectrum of contributors and stakeholders, including:
- Academic institutions
- Core committers
- Distribution maintainers
- Independent contributors
- Large-scale enterprises
- Small and medium-sized businesses
This initiative offers a structured pathway to shape the evolution of one of the most widely deployed cryptographic libraries in the world.

Why Participate?
- Contribute to OpenSSL’s development roadmap and security architecture
- Advise on cryptographic standards, emerging technologies, and implementation best practices
- Advocate for the needs and perspectives of their respective communities in technical governance discussions

Nomination Details:
- Deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Eligibility: Open to All
- How to Nominate: https://openssl.to/communities-tac-how-to-nominate

Whether nominating yourself or a peer, your technical insight and participation are important to the future of secure, open-source cryptography.

What is TAC?: https://openssl.to/communities-tac-what-is

OpenSSL CommunitiesHow do I nominate someone to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)?Candidate NominationTo nominate, use a nomination thread. Please note that a nomination thread is private, and only the following parties have access to it: The community member who created the Direct Thread The nominee The Election Committee To nominate yourself or someone else, go to the “Direct Threads” page in the side menu at the top left and create a NEW THREAD. When starting a new thread: Group – Choose “Invite-only thread (no group)” Title – Write a nominee’s name, role, and entity (if associated with an entity) Tags – This field remains empty Context – Please include a brief background about yourself (if you’re nominating yourself) or the nominee, specify what community you or the nominee represents, and indicate whether the nomination is for the TAC of the Foundation or the Corporation. Explain why you believe you or the nominee would be a valuable addition to the TAC. Note that this information will be made public if the nomination is accepted. Invite a nominee by entering their email address, invite the "Election Committee," and then click START THREAD. If you are nominating yourself, invite just the Election Committee and then click START THREAD: After a nominee accepts the invitation, they should participate in the “Direct Thread” and provide the information listed below by uploading the files or including the details in a comment. If you are nominating yourself, please provide the information listed below when creating the thread (in the context, by attaching files, or in a comment): A brief statement that will be included when the nominee is announced as a candidate and how they plan to represent the community on the TAC. A statement from the company /group/ project (if the nominee is employed or under contract) confirming that the nominee is permitted to spend 10% of their work hours performing duties as an advisory committee member and will be allowed to attend one in-person meeting per year in Europe. Travel costs should be covered by the company, project, or group, although funding is available if necessary. Candidate Vetting Once all information is provided, the Election Committee (which runs the election on behalf of the OpenSSL Foundation and OpenSSL Corporation) will review the nomination. After the nomination is reviewed, the nominee will receive a notification about the Election Committee’s confirmation that the noted criteria have been met. Please note that nominations must include all required information to be considered. All nominations will remain confidential, and only those nominations that meet the criteria will be made public when the election begins. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration or nomination process, please contact us at communities@openssl.org.

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**axadle** @axadle@mastodon.social · 1d

**CBC Montreal** @cbcmontreal_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net · 1d

CBC Montreal @cbcmontreal_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net

Quebec journalist delves into voter cynicism in new book
Alexandre Duval, a National Assembly reporter with Radio-Canada on sabbatical leave, released a new book called, Obsession: élections!, in which he argues that politicians have come to prioritize winning elections over effective governance. He explores local examples.
#politics #elections #journalism #governance
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6733318?cmp=rss

**BellingenNSW** @Bellingen@mastodon.au · 1d *

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Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull

"Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way. The species faces a double threat from habitat destruction and bushfire risk. They are considered endangered in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory."
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https://theconversation.com/sniping-koalas-from-helicopters-heres-whats-wrong-with-victorias-unprecedented-cull-254996
#Koala #conservation #LoggingImpacts #plantations #FossilFuels #cull #governance #BiodiversityCrisis

The ConversationSniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull

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