acknowledge that Conservancy retains the right to ask for bids from

software developers in addition to PLC Person to fulfill a given contract.

Should that instance arise, Conservancy's Executive Director (or designee)

will consult with the PLC to select the candidate best suited to fulfill

the contract within the budget allotted. 

* *Conservancy holds Sole Authority to Negotiate and Execute Contracts.*

PLCs acknowledge that Conservancy holds sole authority

to negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of Member Projects. In

turn, Conservancy pledges to negotiate all contracts zealously, putting

the best interests of the affected Member Project first. To avoid

any conflicts, PLCs must not engage in any pre-negotiation with prospective

of the developer(s)' bid. 

== Project Community Members: Participating Corporations and Volunteers

The work accomplished by Conservancy and its Member Projects would

not be possible without the generous donation of time, funds, and

support Project Community Members -- including participating corporations,

sponsors, and volunteers alike. Community members are not traditionally

considered to be ``interested persons,'' and all decision-making

authority rests with the PLCs and/or Conservancy.