diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md index 2082f2d..f792329 100644 --- a/GOVERNANCE.md +++ b/GOVERNANCE.md @@ -1,43 +1,36 @@ --- status: draft --- -# Commonhaus Foundation Project Governance - -The Commonhaus Foundation (CF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to open-source innovation and collaboration. -Organizational governance is described in detail in the [Bylaws][bylaws], which are the authoritative source for all policies and procedures. What follows is a quick reference to the key governance concepts and processes. - -## CF Council +# Commonhaus Foundation Project Governance -The **CF Council (CFC)** is the governing body responsible for overarching decisions, financial allocations, and setting future plans. It consists of elected members who prioritize the interests of the CF community in their actions. +Welcome to the Commonhaus Foundation (CF), a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing open-source projects through collaborative innovation. -- **Concerns and Actions**: Members can voice concerns or propose actions by emailing the [`council` mailing list][CONTACTS.yaml] (TODO: or initiating a GitHub discussion, etc.). +## Governance Overview -See [CF Council][cfc] for more details. +The Foundation operates in accordance with the [CF Bylaws][bylaws], which outline our operational principles and practices. -## CF Membership and Roles +### CF Council (CFC) -- **Projects**: Open-source projects that are donated to CF. Project Leaders submit an application for their project to join the Commonhaus Foundation. -- **Project Leaders and Code Owners**: Key contributors who drive CF projects. They hold admin and/or write permissions in project repositories. Project leaders are CF members and are eligible for election to the CFC. -- **General Members**: CF Membership is open to all who support our mission. Active members, contributing in various ways, can gain voting rights and participate in elections. +The [CFC][] oversees strategic and operational decisions. To engage with the council, email the [`council` mailing list][CONTACTS.yaml] or initiate a GitHub discussion. -See [Membership and Roles][membership] for more details. +### Extended Governance Committee (EGC) -## CF Advisory Board +The [EGC][] is a joint body formed from members of the CFC and a representative for each foundation projet. It plays a crucial role in ensuring diverse project perspectives are included in foundation-wide decisions. -The **CF Advisory Board** comprises representatives from supporting organizations. They offer strategic guidance to the CFC. +### Membership -See [CF Advisory Board (bylaws)][cfab] for more details. +[CF Membership][membership] is open to individuals who support our mission. Active members gain voting rights and participate in elections. -## Decision Making and Voting +### Advisory Board -CF uses the Lazy Consensus decision-making model. When seeking consensus, members should express objections or dissent as early as possible to ensure there is time to discuss and address objections. See [Decision making (bylaws)][cf-decision-making] for more details. +Organizations providing financial support to the CF appoint representatives to the [CF Advisory Board][cfab], which provides strategic guidance to the CFC. -For CFC elections, CF adopts a preference-based voting system facilitated by [Elekto](https://elekto.dev/). +### Decision Making -Every member, regardless of their role or contribution level, has an equal voice and is entitled to one vote in all decisions. +Decisions at CF follow the Lazy Consensus model, ensuring every member has a say. For details, see [Decision Making][cf-decision-making]. -## Record Keeping +### Record Keeping The CF is committed to maintaining thorough and accessible records of its activities as documented in [Record Keeping][records]. @@ -51,15 +44,16 @@ CF logos, icons, and domain names are protected by trademark rights. Usage of th ## Contributing -We welcome all forms of contribution, from code improvements to documentation and design. For details on how to contribute and the process your contributions will follow, please read our [Contributing Guidelines][contrib]. +Contributions in all forms are welcome. Check out our [Contributing Guidelines][contrib] for more information. [Trademark Policy]: ./policies/trademark-policy.md [bylaws]: ./bylaws/README.md [cf-decision-making]: ./bylaws/5-decision-making.md [cfab]: ./bylaws/4-cf-advisory-board.md [cfc]: ./bylaws/3-cf-council.md +[egc]: ./bylaws/3-cf-council.md#extended-governance-committee-egc [coc]: ./policies/code-of-conduct.md [contrib]: ./CONTRIBUTING.md [membership]: ./bylaws/2-cf-membership.md [records]: ./bylaws/6-notice-records.md -[CONTACTS.yaml]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/CONTACTS.yaml \ No newline at end of file +[CONTACTS.yaml]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/CONTACTS.yaml diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 617ac9f..7f908c5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Our vision is to create a dynamic and inclusive community where developers, cont ## Core Distinctions of CF -Drawing inspiration from [The Codehaus][codehaus], CF offers the right balance of support without overwhelming governance. +Drawing inspiration from [The Codehaus][codehaus], CF offers a unique balance between the foundation and projects related to support governance. **Minimal Viable Governance:** CF embraces the "community-first" model prevalent in modern GitHub-style projects. While we provide foundational support, projects maintain their autonomy. @@ -71,4 +71,4 @@ CF is committed to inclusive growth, opening its doors to all individuals who sh [cfab]: bylaws/4-cf-advisory-board.md [succession]: policies/succession-plan.md [ip-policy]: policies/ip-policy.md -[sec-policy]: policies/security-policy.md \ No newline at end of file +[sec-policy]: policies/security-policy.md