ncluded, both in terms of representation and selection.</p><p>We have added 4 seats for representatives from 4 different organizations, who are not represented in the Contribution Seat allocation. These seats will be voted on by the Istio community in an <a href=https://github.com/istio/community/tree/master/steering/elections>annual election</a>.</p><p>Any <a href=https://github.com/istio/community/blob/master/ROLES.md#member>project member</a> can stand for election; all Istio members who have been active