Standard operating procedure

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): WordPress Community Lead Selection

1. Purpose & Objective
   To establish a transparent, fair, and community-driven process for selecting WordPress Community Leads in Nepal, ensuring alignment with global WordPress values and open-source principles.
2. Scope
   This procedure applies to all official WordPress local communities, meetup chapters, under WordPress Nepal.
3. Step-by-Step Selection Process
   Phase 1:
   Formal Application Call
   Candidacy applications must be opened publicly via official channels/emails.
   Prospective leads must submit a formal expression of interest detailing their contributions, vision, and commitment as per the community principles.
   Phase 2:
   Selection Meeting & Voting
   Once the application window closes, a dedicated selection meeting is convened.
   Voting Body: Comprises active previous community leads of the chapter/community and designated representatives of WordPress Nepal.
   Mechanism: Votes are casted via an election process.
   Phase 3:
   Observation & Mentorship Oversight
   The entire evaluation and voting session is facilitated under the observation of the WordPress Nepal advisors to guarantee fairness.
   Phase 4:
   Documentation & Certification
   A digital or physical Certificate of Recognition/Proof of Service can be awarded to the incoming lead for their portfolio.
   Documentation of the voting outcome is logged for community transparency.
   Phase 5:
   Public Announcement & Global Handshake
   The selected lead is formally announced across official WordPress Nepal communication channels .

For instance example latest lead selection process of WordCamp Nepal 2027 can be viewed.