Open Source Matters (OSM) is a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated in the United States, created to serve the financial and legal interests of the Joomla project. OSM has been designed to be flexible and change as the needs of Joomla! expand. At all times, OSM is fashioned to suit the needs of the Joomla project. OSM will also engage in regular self-assessment to ensure it is accountable to Joomla!, acting in Joomla!'s interest and ensuring that it is the right shape and size to support Joomla!.
Self assessment is an informal process whereby OSM is continuing to meet the immediate needs of the Joomla! project.
Open Source Matters, Inc. and the Joomla! Project is now operating under the new structure that was formalised in March 2017. This article sets out the new Election Cycle that is now in place.
Open Source Matters is the non-profit organisation that provides organisational, legal and financial support for the Joomla! open-source project. It is responsible for all project activities and it represents the teams operating under the departments who make up the organisation.
As of October 20, 2016 the board adopted the amended and restated By-laws of Open Source Matters Inc. as part of the new Structure and Methodology.
The current version has been approved by the Members of the Corporation on January 30, 2021.
Bylaws of Open Source Matters, Inc. as of December 13, 2021
Article of Incorporation - Open Source Matters, Inc. (as amended and filed on November 01, 2013)