March 2026 Videoconference
Meeting Details
- Date: 24 March 2026
- Time: 12PM US Eastern Daylight Time, UTC 1600 convert
- Location: Remote
- Call-in: Zoom Meeting
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
Board Members
- Ricardo Griffith
- Steve Springett
- Harold Blankenship
- Sam Stepanyan
- Ashwini Siddhi
- Kelly Santalucia
- Marisa Fagan
Guests
- Andrew van der Stock
- Dawn Aitken
- Lauren Thomas
- Hayden Corry
- Starr Brown
- Christian Capellan
- Heather Kennedy
- Stacey Ebbs
- Chris Barbeau
- Leea Hudson-Wilson
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
PRE-READING MATERIAL
New Business
2026 Budget Approval
Background The Executive Director has provided the Board of Directors with the draft 2026 OWASP Foundation Budget for review and discussion. The proposed budget outlines projected revenues, expenses, and operational priorities for the 2026 fiscal year.
The Board has had the opportunity to review the draft budget in advance of the meeting and discuss any questions or concerns regarding the financial assumptions, planned expenditures, and alignment with the Foundation’s strategic objectives.
Following discussion, the Board is asked to consider approval of the proposed 2026 budget.
Motion “Resolved, that the 2026 OWASP Foundation Budget is approved, effective immediately.”
Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith Second: Marisa Fagan
Motion to Amend Signatory Policy
Background The current OWASP Signatory Policy authorizes the Executive Director to approve and execute expenditures, contracts, and other financial commitments up to $10,000 per transaction without a second approver, with transactions above that threshold requiring dual authorization from the Executive Director and either the Treasurer or the Chair.
Motion “Resolved, the Board amends the Signatory Policy to increase the Executive Director’s signing authority from $10,000 to $25,000 per transaction, with transactions above $25,000 continuing to require dual authorization under the existing policy.”
Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith Second: Marisa Fagan
Discussion on Policy Review Process
Background The Board has previously discussed the need for a more structured and consistent process for reviewing and updating OWASP policies to ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values. This discussion will focus on potential improvements to the policy review process, including establishing regular review cycles, assigning responsibility for monitoring and proposing updates, and enhancing transparency and communication around policy changes.
Executive Session
The Board will adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss a membership and a personnel matter. The Executive Session will be attended by Board members only, and the minutes of the Executive Session will be recorded separately and kept confidential.
COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment motion
The next general Board meeting is on April 28, 2026 at 12 pm US Eastern Time.
“It is moved, and seconded to adjourn. Those in favor, say “aye””
Sponsor: Chair Second: TBA