There shall be a Leadership Team consisting of not less than three (3) members.
No person shall be denied membership on the Leadership Team on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The Leadership Team shall manage and control the property, affairs, business, and concerns of the organization and shall establish organizational policy.
There shall be a Global Executor who shall serve as the principal leader of the organization and shall be responsible for guiding its strategic direction in furtherance of the organization's mission.
The Global Executor shall:
a. Coordinate the appointment of Leadership Team members
b. Facilitate partnerships with external organizations
c. Provide guidance and strategic insights on regional decisions as they relate to organizational responsibilities.
The Global Executor shall be granted:
a. Access to all repositories within the Black Python Devs organization
b. Full administrative access to publish content on all organizational social media accounts and communities.
c. Approval of usage of funds for all organizational needs.
The position of Global Executor shall be permanent with no mandatory term limit; provided, however, that it is recommended that the role be held for no longer than five (5) years.
In the event that the Global Executor role is vacated. A new Global Executor shall be appointed as soon as possible. The new Global Executor shall be determined by the GNOME Foundation Executive Director or highest ranking member, the Designated Council Member, and the Regional Executors.
The position of Global Executor shall be dissolved with the appointment of an Executive Director.
There shall be one or more Regional Executors, each serving as the lead representative for a designated geographic region within the Black Python Devs community. Each Regional Executor shall report directly to the Global Executor.
Each Regional Executor shall:
a. Appoint and support local leaders in the execution of local initiatives
b. Identify and coordinate with user groups and regional conferences to secure sponsorship opportunities
c. Maintain long-term relationships with regional sponsors
d. Manage region-specific initiatives and address community needs within their designated region
A Regional Executor shall serve a term of one (1) year and may serve up to two (2) consecutive terms.
In the event that a Regional Executor role is vacated. A new Regional Executor shall be appointed as soon as possible. The new Regional Executor shall be determined by the Global Executor, Other Regional Executors, and Sub-Regional Executors.
There shall be one or more Sub-Regional Executors, each assigned to support a Regional Executor in managing their region's community efforts as they pertain to a geographic or cultural sub-region.
Each Sub-Regional Executor shall:
a. Assist with the planning and management of regional programs
b. Support communication between local leaders and the Regional Executor
c. Assist in maintaining sponsor relationships and community partnerships
d. Assume the duties of the Regional Executor during periods of absence or transition
A Sub-Regional Executor shall serve a term of one (1) year and may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms.