Resolutions passed
Since losing our founding member and President, Kris Nóva, we have had some challenges getting together as a board to pass some much needed resolutions. Our secretary, Preston Doster, developed an alternative approach that has allowed us to pass the most critical resolutions with an offline unanimous vote. It is appropriate then that our first post of the New Year will be one announcing our new resolutions.
Recognition of Kris Nóva
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and in the best interests of this organization that the following actions be taken by the Directors of this organization pursuant to this Unanimous Written Consent;
WHEREAS, the Nivenly Foundation, the broader open source software community, and the world lost a beloved, valued member and leader with the death of Kris Nóva;
WHEREAS, Nóva was a constant champion of inclusion, diversity, and love for all people;
WHEREAS, her numerous contributions to open source software projects have greatly influenced and shaped the landscape of the modern software industry;
WHEREAS, she was a tireless and vocal leader for transgender acceptance, rights, and equality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to applicable law, the undersigned, being all of the Directors of this organization, hereby consent to, approve, and adopt the following:
(1) On behalf of its members, recognize the vast contributions of Kris Nóva over the course of her distinguished career and life; and
(2) Extend its sincere condolences to Kris Nóva’s family and friends over the loss of an amazing human;
Nivenly as 501(c)(4)
WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable and in the best interests of this organization that the following actions be taken by the Directors of this organization pursuant to this Unanimous Written Consent:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to applicable law, the undersigned, being all of the Directors of this organization, hereby consent to, approve, and adopt the following:
- Registration of the Nivenly Foundation as a “social welfare organization” under 501(c)(4) organization under the United States IRS Tax Code.
After discussing the possibility of various options for registering the Nivenly Foundation, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6), we have decided to register as a 501(c)(4); a “social welfare organization”. While this means that donations are not tax-deductible, it allows us to operate much the same as a charitable organization otherwise.
dma as Interim President
WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable and in the best interests of this organization that the following actions be taken by the Directors of this organization pursuant to this Unanimous Written Consent:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to applicable law, the undersigned, being all of the Directors of this organization, hereby consent to, approve, and adopt the following:
(1) appoint Dominic Hamon as role of President to fill the current vacancy for the remainder of Kris Nóva’s original term through May 31, 2024;
(2) pursuant to the organization’s bylaws, a vote for President will be held prior to or during the next scheduled Board meeting, before the end of the current President’s term;
In the role of Vice President, Dominic Hamon has been acting as President and this resolution serves to make this more official until the end of the current term.