January 2024 Agenda/Minutes
Meeting Details
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ANTI-TRUST STATEMENT
As the Board consists of individuals from many competing organizations, OWASP and its Board shall abide by all applicable anti-trust and competition laws. To avoid any perceived or actual conflict of interest, or anti-trust concerns under US federal, state, or regulations, only the published agenda shall be discussed or voted upon, or amended as below. If there are any conflicts of interest, Board members are expected to disclose the conflict of interest and must recuse themselves from discussion and voting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Changes to the agenda - unless otherwise prohibited by anti-trust or competition laws - including adding, altering, or tabling of motions is permitted by following Roberts Rules of Order (RONR 12th Ed) 41:63, which requires an affirmative two-thirds vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The November 2023 Meeting Minutes were incomplete during December 2023 and will be re-approved at the January 2024 meeting. Please review the meeting recording to ensure the minutes are accurate.
PRE-READING MATERIAL
Executive Director Reports
Finance Report
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to Elect Chair
Background The previous Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Chair. The Chair will then call for a vote. Once elected, the new Chair will assume the role of Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
Motion: “Resolved, that the 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Avi Douglen”
Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Ricardo Griffith
Vote
- Avi Douglen: YES
- Bil Corry: YES
- Kevin Johnson: YES
- Matt Tesauro: YES
- Ricardo Griffith: YES
- Steve Springett: YES
- Sam Stepanyan: YES
Passed: 7-0
Motion to Elect Vice Chair
Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Vice Chair. The Chair will then call for a vote.
Motion: “Resolved, that the 2024 Vice Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Matt Tesauro”
Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith Second: Kevin Johnson
Vote
- Avi Douglen: YES
- Bil Corry: YES
- Kevin Johnson: YES
- Matt Tesauro: YES
- Ricardo Griffith: YES
- Steve Springett: YES
- Sam Stepanyan: YES
Passed: 7-0
Motion to Elect Treasurer
Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Treasurer. The Chair will then call for a vote.
Motion: “Resolved, that the 2024 Treasurer of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Bil Corry”
Sponsor: Avi Douglen Second: Kevin Johnson
Vote
- Avi Douglen: YES
- Bil Corry: YES
- Kevin Johnson: YES
- Matt Tesauro: YES
- Ricardo Griffith: YES
- Steve Springett: YES
- Sam Stepanyan: YES
Passed: 7-0
Motion to Elect Secretary
Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Secretary. The Chair will then call for a vote. Once elected, the new Secretary will assume the role of Secretary for the remainder of the meeting, collecting minutes from the previous Secretary as necessary.
Motion: “Resolved, that the 2024 Secretary of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Ricardo Griffith”
Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Matt Tesauro
Voted
- Avi Douglen: YES
- Bil Corry: YES
- Kevin Johnson: YES
- Matt Tesauro: YES
- Ricardo Griffith: YES
- Steve Springett: YES
- Sam Stepanyan: YES
Passed: 7-0
Motion to Elect Compliance Officer
Background The Board confirms Grant Ongers as the Compliance Officer for the Foundation.
Motion: “Resolved, the Board confirms Grant Ongers as a Compliance Officer for the Foundation, reporting to the Board.”
Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Avi Douglen
Vote
- Avi Douglen: YES
- Bil Corry: YES
- Kevin Johnson: YES
- Matt Tesauro: YES
- Ricardo Griffith: YES
- Steve Springett: YES
- Sam Stepanyan: YES
Passed: 7-0
COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment motion
The next general Board meeting is on February 27, 2024, at 12 pm US Eastern Time.
“It is moved, and seconded to adjourn. Those in favor, say “aye””
Sponsor: Avi Douglen Second: Ricardo Griffith