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-This document sets out general guidelines for how the Libreboot project is
-governed, managed and who constitutes the core leadership of the project.
-
-All project members must act according to the
-[Guidelines for Good Conduct in the Libreboot community](conduct.md).
+This document defines the nature of Libreboot's leadership structure.
 
 Democratic governance of the Libreboot project
 ----------------------------------------------
 
-Previously, the Libreboot leadership was a BDFL (Benevolent Dictator For Life)
-arrangement, with the project's founder (Leah Rowe) having exclusive control
-over the project, delegating tasks (by her own exclusive discretion) to others.
-This style was very similar to the leadership structure of the Linux kernel
-project via Linus Torvalds and, while initially effective, was found to be
-ineffective and counter-productive in the long term.
-
-The old leadership structure has been **abandoned**, and Leah is no longer leader
-of the Libreboot project. This decision was made democratically and
-collectively, by the same overall standards set out in this document, with
-Leah's direct approval and participation, in the best long-term interests of
-the Libreboot project, where she agreed to stand down as project leader.
-
-In principle and in practise, Libreboot is now a collectively and democratically
-governed project. Any individual member of the community, regardless of their
-current standing or reputation, can propose changes to the project (this
-includes code/documentation contributions, project management decisions and
-so on). The proposal can be absolutely anything, within reason where it is
-relevant to Libreboot and could be beneficial.
-
-All proposals are subject to review and approval by the community. In the case
-of code patches, any member of the public can also voice their opinions on a
-contribution; the patch will also be reviewed by one of the core maintainers
-of the project. In the case of general project decisions, such as general
-policies of the project and management roles (such as, removing a core member
-who starts acting out of line with and/or in violation of project policies),
-the decision will also be polled by the community, to assess public support for
-such a decision. With public approval, and agreement among the core maintainers,
-the decision would then be enacted, and it falls on them to implement the
-mandate that was set, whatever that mandate might be.
-
-Actual places to poll members of the public, shall be decided on by the core
-maintainers. Examples could include the IRC channel, the subreddit r/libreboot,
-the mailing list (if one exists), and any other place deemed appropriate.
-
-Those who are part of the core maintainers and core management team, can be
-appointed and removed at the behest of popular public demand, with approval
-from the current
-core maintainers and/or management team within the Libreboot project.
-
-Generally, the project should not have a single leader, but if such a role is
-required in the future, it will be a rotating leadership, to be changed
-after a certain period, subject to approval by the core maintainers and by
-popular public demand. Exact infrastructure for how to cast such votes and
-make such appointments will be decided at that time, when it becomes necessary
-for the Libreboot project.
-
-Information about Libreboot's code review and code management guidelines
-can be found
-[on the Git section of the website](git.md#general-code-review-guidelines).
-
-Information about core team members, responsible for the Libreboot project
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-- Alyssa Rosenzweig handles Communications and Public Relations\*, acting
-  additionally as the official System Administrator for the Libreboot project
-  infrastructure.
-  IRC nick **alyssa** on Freenode.
-- Andrew Robbins is one of the core developers. IRC nick **and\_who** on
-  Freenode
-- Paul Kocialkowski is one of the core developers. IRC nick **paulk-X** on
-  Freenode (**X** is variable, for this individual, and changes over time)
-- Leah Rowe is one of the core developers. IRC nick **\_4of7** on Freenode
-- Swift Geek is one of the core developers. IRC nick **swiftgeek** on Freenode
-
-All of the people above are moderators in the Libreboot IRC channel, and
-form the basis of the project's collective inner leadership, responsible as
-trustees for the project in ensuring the projects long-term success and for
-general management of the project.
-
-All core members have push access to the Git repository for Libreboot.
-Additionally, Alyssa and Leah have SSH access (including root) to the main
-server for libreboot.org (this list will expand, if Alyssa and Leah both agree
-and if it is appropriate, e.g. if more System Administrators join the
-project).
-
-Any member of the public can join this list, if they make substantial
-contributions and the core team members agree to it. Libreboot's leadership is
-open to the public.
-
-Other team members (IRC operators) who also have influence:
+In principle and in practise, Libreboot is a collectively and democratically
+governed project. Any member of the public can propose anything. Our leadership
+is a flat hierarchy; we have no leader!
+
+Our core management team is open to the public; anyone can join it, if they
+make substantial contributions to the project and if the current core
+management team agrees. Libreboot is a *community* project.
+
+All proposals, big or small, should be discussed and (if approved by core
+management) implemented.
+
+Information about code review can be found [on the Git section of the
+website](git.md#general-code-review-guidelines).
+
+List of members in the core management team
+-------------------------------------------
+
+In alphabetical order:
+
+- Alyssa Rosenzweig is sysadmin and Public Relations manager.
+  IRC nick **alyssa**.
+- Andrew Robbins is a core developer. IRC nick **and\_who**
+- Paul Kocialkowski is a core developer. IRC nick **paulk-X** 
+  (**X** is variable, and changes over time)
+- Leah Rowe is a core developer (and project founder). IRC nick
+  **\_4of7**
+- Swift Geek is a core developer. IRC nick **swiftgeek**
+
+Generally, the people on this list have these responsibilities:
+
+- Code review (they have merge rights on the Git repositories)
+- Voting rights on all major decisions, with community input.
+- System administration (where necessary) for Libreboot's infrastructure.
+- Moderation of the IRC channel, mailing lists and other discussion mediums.
+- Comply with the [Guidelines for Good Conduct](conduct.md)
+
+System administration
+---------------------
+
+The following people have SSH access to libreboot.org:
+
+- Alyssa and Leah have root access, for managing services and infrastructure
+- Other people can join as system administrators, in the future
+
+People of interest
+------------------
+
+These people are not part of core management, but still have influence.
+
+Other IRC channel moderators:
 
 - IRC nick **specing** on the Libreboot IRC channel.
 - IRC nick **pizzaiolo** on the Libreboot IRC channel.
@@ -101,17 +66,3 @@ Other team members (IRC operators) who also have influence:
 Additionally, Libreboot has a separate set of operators on the subreddit
 r/libreboot. Check Reddit for more information. Actions taken by moderators
 there are also subject to these management guidelines.
-
-GNU project oversight (pending Libreboot's potential GNU membership)
---------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-Libreboot has applied to become a member of the GNU project, per agreement by
-the core maintainers, plus widespread public support. This is being
-handled by Alyssa. It is not yet known whether GNU will accept Libreboot, and
-we (the core maintainers) are awaiting their response.
-
-If Libreboot is accepted as a GNU member, then the GNU project will also form
-as part of Libreboot's core leadership, overseeing the project. This will
-include Richard Stallman. GNU's own leadership is separate from that of the
-Libreboot project (and vice versa), at present, but they would merge on
-Libreboot's side if a union does occur.