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diff --git a/www/management.md b/www/management.md index 6553c0a4..1e68b760 100644 --- a/www/management.md +++ b/www/management.md @@ -3,96 +3,61 @@ title: General management guidelines x-toc-enable: true ... -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. |