Appointment of Constitutional Assembly: The NixOS Foundation received 27 applications and has appointed the constitutional assembly, consisting of Danielle Lancashire, edef, lassulus, Michael Raskin, Ryan Trinkle, Sarah Novotny, and Silvan Mosberger, based on community feedback and careful review.

Selection Criteria: The selection was based on trust and merit, alignment with stated values, gender representation, employment diversity, and the inclusion of an external expert for outside perspective, drawing from community discussions on Zulip.

Next Steps: Initial guidelines for the assembly have been provided in board statements over the past two weeks. Future updates will come from the assembly via the new assembly announcements Zulip stream.

Community Engagement: A Q&A session on Zulip and an open call on May 20, 2024, will facilitate initial interactions between the community and the assembly. The assembly will take charge of the Zulip instance, with changes in moderation anticipated.

Conclusion and Appreciation: The board acknowledges the intense selection process and expresses excitement for the assembly's future work. Emphasizing "people before code," the board appreciates everyone's contributions and looks forward to the assembly's progress.