Eelco Dolstra steps down from NixOS Foundation board

The NixOS Foundation boardannounced on April 30 that Eelco Dolstra is stepping down from the boardfollowing the recent calls for his resignation.

Eelco is the principal author of Nix and undoubtedly a central figure in theecosystem that grew around it. We confirm that Eelco showed no intention to beperceived as or act like the BDFL [Benevolent Dictator for Life]of the Nix ecosystem, or the Nix code base. Tocommit to that in a timely manner, he has decided to formally step down from theboard.

The board also announced its intent to set up new, explicit governance for theproject, answerable to the community:

We will appoint a constitutional assembly within the next 14 days.Its task will be to set up a new governance structure, run by thecommunity, that is capable of serving the community's needs. Onceestablished, we will delegate our power to institutions within thatnew structure. This entire process will take place in a public space,such that it's traceable for anyone concerned. We are committed tolistening to everyone who may help with solving the problems thecommunity is facing.