This resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of SPI at their meeting of December 11, 2023.

Resolution 2023-12-11.js.1: POCO as an associated project

WHEREAS

1. C++ Portable Components (POCO) is a substantial and significant free/libre open source software project providing libraries used in the creation of other software projects and included in popular distributions.

2. POCO's developers would like SPI's support and assistance, including accepting donations, holding funds, paying for project expenses, signing contracts, and legal assistance.

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

1. POCO 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 https://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/

2. Aleksandar Fabijanic is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision maker and SPI liaison for POCO. Successors will be appointed by by the outgoing liaison or, failing that, by the members of POCO's Technical Steering Committee.

3. If the last known SPI liaison for POCO is unreachable and no new SPI liaison is appointed for two consecutive years, the associated project is deemed defunct.

4. In such a circumstance, the SPI Board will, in its good-faith discretion, proceed as follows: the Board will identify one or more other SPI associated projects or 501(c)(3) charities which can accept the project's assets and use them for a similar purpose, and transfer the assets to the identified destination or destinations as feasible. Assets for which no such transfer can be arranged within a reasonable time will become part of the SPI general fund.

5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by the SPI Board.