[Caml-list] Fwd: Adopting a Governance framework for OCaml.org

[Caml-list] Fwd: Adopting a Governance framework for OCaml.org

[Amir Chaudhry]

Dear caml-list,

I’ve just posted the following to infrastructure@lists.ocaml.org regarding a governance framework for OCaml.org.
If you have thoughts, please do share them on that list. 

http://lists.ocaml.org/pipermail/infrastructure/2015-August/000518.html

Best wishes,
Amir

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Amir Chaudhry <amc79@cam.ac.uk>
> Subject: Adopting a Governance framework for OCaml.org
> Date: 28 August 2015 15:12:06 BST
> To: infrastructure <infrastructure@lists.ocaml.org>
> 
> Dear all,
> 
> Earlier this year, I began working towards a governance framework for the OCaml.org domain and the projects that make use of it. I wrote about my approach to this and mentioned that such a framework should:
> - demonstrate a commitment to a stable decision-making process.
> - be clear about scope (i.e. OCaml.org).
> - document current reality, rather than being aspirational.
> - be a living document, meaning that it can and should evolve.
> 
> Please read the original post for detail on the above points.
> http://amirchaudhry.com/towards-governance-framework-for-ocamlorg/
> 
> Since that time, I've drafted a governance document and discussed it with those who already run projects under OCaml.org.  We've reached a point where we're ready to discuss this more widely and more formally adopt the model.
> 
> Starting from today, we're sharing the document publicly and inviting any discussion on this mailing list (infrastructure@lists.ocaml.org).  During this time, I'll also be asking the existing maintainers to ratify the document.
> 
> By the 14th of September we'll wrap things up (for this time around) and publish version 1.0 of the agreed document on OCaml.org
> 
> You can find a draft linked below and the step-by-step process we're following.  Please do share your thoughts on this thread.
> 
> Document: https://gist.github.com/amirmc/fe8a931c246bb13d9b32
> 
> -- The process for adopting the governance framework --
> 
> 0. I draft and discuss a governance document with existing project maintainers and reach agreement. (DONE).
> 1.  I send an email update to the infra list and caml-list, with a link to a public version of the doc.
> 2.  We allow a period of public discussion on the infra list.
> 3.  During this, I explicitly ask Maintainers and Owner to confirm they will adopt the doc.
> 4.  In parallel, I create an issue on the ocaml.org repo with a list of people to check off as agreements come in -- important that the responses happen on the mailing list as that's properly archived.
> 5.  Once all the affirmations are in, I push the doc to the ocaml.org site.
> 
> Best wishes,
> Amir