Text of 2005-12-13.jrk.1

This resolution, adapted from Ian Jackson's resolution inviting PostgreSQL
to become an SPI project, is to be voted on at today's meeting.

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WHEREAS

1. PostgreSQL is a substantial and significant Free Software project.

2. The PostgreSQL developers would like SPI to take donations for
purposes related to PostgreSQL.

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

3. PostgreSQL is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project,
according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI Resolution
1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found
at lists.spi-inc.org/pipermail/spi-announce/2004/000091.html

4. The PostgreSQL Foundation, as represented by its president Josh
Berkus, is recognised by SPI as the current authoritative decisionmaker
in the PostgreSQL project. SPI understands that the authoritative
decisionmaking power for PostgreSQL will change to a new structure
represented by a different individual or individuals within the next
month. SPI expects that Josh Berkus will communicate this information to
the SPI Board as soon as the details are finalized and the names of the
new representatives are known.

5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is
approved by the SPI Board.
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- Jimmy Kaplowitz
jimmy(at)spi-inc(dot)org