Technical Committee

Terms of Reference

The Technical Committee will make decisions, recommend action, and oversee activities that enable the realization of the following objectives:

Sustainability of PKP software
Positioning of PKP software as useful for scholar-led, independent publishing
Emphasizing the open and collaborative character of PKP software
- Built on free / libre ethical principles
- Built via an inclusive and collaborative community effort
- Built towards shared knowledge as a public good

Provide technical input and advice on PKP’s software development methodologies and priorities
Undertake specific technical assignments on behalf of PKP
Monitor and support the development and release progress of PKP software
Recommend technical priorities to PKP and to the Advisory Committee
Track the latest discussions and current state of scientific publishing in order to align PKP products with emerging ideas

Chair, selected by Advisory Committee (on the advice of the Technical Committee)
PKP Liaison
One representative from each of the Development Partners
Up to three members from the Members Committee
Up to three additional members
Discretion to invite other staff or community members to participate for specific topics

Two year terms, starting April 1st, renewable
Members wishing to renew their membership on the Technical Committee will notify the Chair of their intent two months prior to the expiration of their term

Call for nominations will go out to committee members via email from the outgoing chair, with responses will be sent, in confidence, to the outgoing chair
If more than one nominee accepts the nomination, an election will be held, with members sending their preferred choice in confidence, via email, to the outgoing chair
The nominee with a majority of votes will be selected. In the event of a tie, the PKP Managing Director will make the decision
The selected nominee will be approved by the PKP Advisory Committee