From 63f56c99433e68f1360c015f8364cddb99d9dd95 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anton Khirnov Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 15:35:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] doc/community: update conflict of interest rule according to GA vote --- doc/community.texi | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/community.texi b/doc/community.texi index 90d2b6f366..97a49f15ed 100644 --- a/doc/community.texi +++ b/doc/community.texi @@ -82,8 +82,6 @@ The TC has 2 modes of operation: a RFC one and an internal one. If the TC thinks it needs the input from the larger community, the TC can call for a RFC. Else, it can decide by itself. -If the disagreement involves a member of the TC, that member should recuse themselves from the decision. - The decision to use a RFC process or an internal discussion is a discretionary decision of the TC. The TC can also reject a seizure for a few reasons such as: the matter was not discussed enough previously; it lacks expertise to reach a beneficial decision on the matter; or the matter is too trivial. @@ -123,6 +121,13 @@ The decisions from the TC will be sent on the mailing list, with the [TC] tag. Internally, the TC should take decisions with a majority, or using ranked-choice voting. +Each TC member must vote on such decision according to what is, in their view, best for the project. + +If a TC member feels they are affected by a conflict of interest with regards to the case, they should announce it and recuse themselves from the TC +discussion and vote. + +A conflict of interest is presumed to occur when a TC member has a personal interest (e.g. financial) in a specific outcome of the case. + The decision from the TC should be published with a summary of the reasons that lead to this decision. The decisions from the TC are final, until the matters are reopened after no less than one year.