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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/community/steering/steering_committee_membership.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/community/steering/steering_committee_membership.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1b636f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/steering/steering_committee_membership.rst @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ +.. _community_steering_guidelines: + +Steering Committee membership guidelines +========================================== + +This document describes the expectations and policies related to membership in the :ref:`Ansible Community Steering Committee <steering_responsibilities>` (hereinafter the Committee). + +.. contents:: Topics: + +.. _steering_expectations: + +Expectations of a Steering Committee member +------------------------------------------- + + +As a Committee member, you agree to: + +#. Abide by the :ref:`code_of_conduct` in all your interactions with the Community. +#. Be a Community ambassador by representing its needs within the Committee and throughout the decision making process. +#. Asynchronously participate in discussions and voting on the `Community Topics <https://github.com/ansible-community/community-topics/issues>`_. +#. Review other proposals of importance that need the Committee's attention and provide feedback. +#. Act for the sake of the Community by not promoting corporate or individual agenda during the decision making process. +#. Engage with the Community in a professional and positive manner, encourage community members to express their opinion. + +.. _Joining the committee: + +Joining the Steering Committee +------------------------------- + +Eligibility +^^^^^^^^^^^ + +A person is eligible to become a Committee member if they have: + +#. A wide knowledge of Ansible and/or its related projects. +#. Active contributions to Ansible and/or related projects in any form described in the :ref:`collections_contributions`. +#. A consent to follow the :ref:`steering_expectations`. + +Process +^^^^^^^^ + +The process to join the Steering Committee consists of the following steps: + +#. Any community member may nominate someone or themselves for Committee membership by contacting one of the :ref:`current Committee members <steering_members>`) or by sending an email to ``ansible-community@redhat.com``. +#. A Committee member who receives the nomination must inform the Committee about it by forwarding the full message. +#. The vote is conducted by email. Nominees must receive a majority of votes from the present Committee members to be added to the Committee. +#. Provided that the vote result is positive, it is announced via the `Bullhorn <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/News#the-bullhorn>`_ newsletter and the new member is added to the :ref:`Committee member list <steering_members>`. + +Leaving the Steering Committee +------------------------------- + +Steering Committee members can resign voluntarily or be removed by the +rest of the Steering Committee under certain circumstances. See the details +below. + +.. _Voluntarily leaving process: + +Voluntarily leaving the Steering Committee +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +A Committee member can voluntarily leave the Committee. +In this case, they notify the other members, create an issue in the `Community Topics <https://github.com/ansible-community/community-topics/issues>`_ repository announcing the resignation, and after that they are no longer considered Committee members. + +Committee members who resign and later change their mind can +rejoin the Committee by following the :ref:`Process for joining the Steering Committee<Joining the committee>`. + +Involuntarily leaving the Steering Committee +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +A Committee member will be removed from the Committee if they: + +#. Do not participate in asynchronous discussions and voting on the `Community Topics <https://github.com/ansible-community/community-topics/issues>`_ for more than 3 months in a row. +#. Participate unreasonably irregularly (for example, once a month for several months). Unreasonably is defined by other Committee members considering circumstances in each particular case. +#. Violate the :ref:`code_of_conduct`. + +.. _Absence or irregular participation removal process: + +Absence or irregular participation in discussing topics and votes +.................................................................. + +In case of absence or irregular participation, the involuntarily removal process consists of the following steps: + +#. Another Committee member (hereinafter the initiator) contacts the person by email asking if they are still interested in fulfilling their Committee member's duties. +#. If they respond that they are not interested, the initiator asks the person to step down on their own following the :ref:`Voluntarily leaving process<Voluntarily leaving process>`. +#. If there has been no response or stepping down issue created by the person within a reasonable time, the initiator notifies other Committee members about the situation. +#. In case of agreement among the Committee about the need for removal, the initiator provides a draft of a corresponding topic's description to the Committee via email for discussion and approval. + + * The topic's title is ``Steering Committee member audit.``. It must not contain the person's name or other identifying information. + + * The description must not contain or imply any forms of condemnation. + + * It must mention that the person has been inactive for an unknown reason for the last N months and that, in accordance with the Steering Committee policies, their place should be freed for another person who can continue their great job. + + * The description must mention person's achievements and thanks for their time and effort they spent serving for the Community, Committee, and the Project, and a hope that one day they will come back. + +#. The initiator creates the topic in the `Community Topics <https://github.com/ansible-community/community-topics/issues>`_ repository containing the description and the title from the draft. +#. The Committee members vote on the topic. + +Ansible Community Code of Conduct violations +............................................. + +In case of the `Ansible Community Code of Conduct <https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/code_of_conduct.html>`_ violations, the process is the same as above except steps 1-2. Instead: + +#. The initiator reports the case to the Committee via email. + +#. The Committee discusses the case internally, evaluates its severity, and possible solutions. + +#. If the Committee concludes that the violation is not severe, it develops a proposal to the person on how the situation can be corrected and further interactions with the Community improved. + +#. A Committee representative reaches out to the person with the proposal. + +#. The removal process starts if: + + * The Committee decided that the severity of the violation excludes a possibility of further membership. + + * The person does not respond to the proposal. + + * The person explicitly rejects the proposal. + +In case of starting the removal process, the topic's description in the reason's part changes correspondingly. + +.. _chairperson: + +Chairperson +------------ + +The chairperson election will happen once a year around the time of +Ansible Fest. If the current chairperson has to step down early, the election happens immediately. + +The process of the election consist of the following steps: + +#. Members interested in being the chairperson will inform a + person responsible for arranging the election about that. +#. Conduct anonymous voting somewhere. +#. Internally and publicly announce the elected candidate. + +The chairperson has the following powers unlike regular members: + +* The chairperson's vote breaks ties to resolve deadlocks when equal numbers of steering committee members vote for and against a `community topic <https://github.com/ansible-community/community-topics/issues>`_. |