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16 changes: 8 additions & 8 deletions COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md
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* [Issues and Pull Requests](#issues-and-pull-requests)
* [Accepting Modifications](#accepting-modifications)
- [Involving the TC](#involving-the-tc)
- [Involving the TSC](#involving-the-tsc)
* [Landing Pull Requests](#landing-pull-requests)
- [Technical HOWTO](#technical-howto)
- [I Just Made a Mistake](#i-just-made-a-mistake)
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Collaborators should feel free to take full responsibility for
managing issues and pull requests they feel qualified to handle, as
long as this is done while being mindful of these guidelines, the
opinions of other Collaborators and guidance of the TC.
opinions of other Collaborators and guidance of the TSC.

Collaborators may **close** any issue or pull request they believe is
not relevant for the future of the io.js project. Where this is
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All modifications to the io.js code and documentation should be
performed via GitHub pull requests, including modifications by
Collaborators and TC members.
Collaborators and TSC members.

All pull requests must be reviewed and accepted by a Collaborator with
sufficient expertise who is able to take full responsibility for the
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may be landed given appropriate review. Where there is discussion
amongst Collaborators, consensus should be sought if possible. The
lack of consensus may indicate the need to elevate discussion to the
TC for resolution (see below).
TSC for resolution (see below).

All bugfixes require a test case which demonstrates the defect. The
test should *fail* before the change, and *pass* after the change.
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continuous integration tests on the
[project CI server](https://jenkins-iojs.nodesource.com/).

### Involving the TC
### Involving the TSC

Collaborators may opt to elevate pull requests or issues to the TC for
discussion by assigning the ***tc-agenda*** tag. This should be done
Collaborators may opt to elevate pull requests or issues to the TSC for
discussion by assigning the ***tsc-agenda*** tag. This should be done
where a pull request:

- has a significant impact on the codebase,
- is inherently controversial; or
- has failed to reach consensus amongst the Collaborators who are
actively participating in the discussion.

The TC should serve as the final arbiter where required.
The TSC should serve as the final arbiter where required.

## Landing Pull Requests

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* Private harassment is also unacceptable. No matter who you are, if
you feel you have been or are being harassed or made uncomfortable
by a community member, please contact one of the channel ops or any
of the TC members immediately with a capture (log, photo, email) of
of the TSC members immediately with a capture (log, photo, email) of
the harassment if possible. Whether you're a regular contributor or
a newcomer, we care about making this community a safe place for you
and we've got your back.
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# io.js Project Governance

## Technical Committee
## Technical Steering Committee

The io.js project is jointly governed by a Technical Committee (TC)
which is responsible for high-level guidance of the project.
The io.js project is jointly governed by a Technical Steering Committee
(TSC) which is responsible for high-level guidance of the project. TSC
was formerly known as Technical Committee (TC).

The TC has final authority over this project including:
The TSC has final authority over this project including:

* Technical direction
* Project governance and process (including this policy)
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* Conduct guidelines
* Maintaining the list of additional Collaborators

Initial membership invitations to the TC were given to individuals who
Initial membership invitations to the TSC were given to individuals who
had been active contributors to io.js, and who have significant
experience with the management of the io.js project. Membership is
expected to evolve over time according to the needs of the project.

For the current list of TC members, see the project
For the current list of TSC members, see the project
[README.md](./README.md#current-project-team-members).

## Collaborators

The [iojs/io.js](https://github.com/nodejs/io.js) GitHub repository is
maintained by the TC and additional Collaborators who are added by the
TC on an ongoing basis.
maintained by the TSC and additional Collaborators who are added by the
TSC on an ongoing basis.

Individuals making significant and valuable contributions are made
Collaborators and given commit-access to the project. These
individuals are identified by the TC and their addition as
Collaborators is discussed during the weekly TC meeting.
individuals are identified by the TSC and their addition as
Collaborators is discussed during the weekly TSC meeting.

_Note:_ If you make a significant contribution and are not considered
for commit-access, log an issue or contact a TC member directly and it
will be brought up in the next TC meeting.
for commit-access, log an issue or contact a TSC member directly and it
will be brought up in the next TSC meeting.

Modifications of the contents of the iojs/io.js repository are made on
a collaborative basis. Anybody with a GitHub account may propose a
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Collaborators may opt to elevate significant or controversial
modifications, or modifications that have not found consensus to the
TC for discussion by assigning the ***tc-agenda*** tag to a pull
request or issue. The TC should serve as the final arbiter where
TSC for discussion by assigning the ***tsc-agenda*** tag to a pull
request or issue. The TSC should serve as the final arbiter where
required.

For the current list of Collaborators, see the project
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A guide for Collaborators is maintained in
[COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md](./COLLABORATOR_GUIDE.md).

## TC Membership
## TSC Membership

TC seats are not time-limited. There is no fixed size of the TC.
TSC seats are not time-limited. There is no fixed size of the TSC.
However, the expected target is between 6 and 12, to ensure adequate
coverage of important areas of expertise, balanced with the ability to
make decisions efficiently.

There is no specific set of requirements or qualifications for TC
There is no specific set of requirements or qualifications for TSC
membership beyond these rules.

The TC may add additional members to the TC by a standard TC motion.
The TSC may add additional members to the TSC by a standard TSC motion.

A TC member may be removed from the TC by voluntary resignation, or by
a standard TC motion.
A TSC member may be removed from the TSC by voluntary resignation, or by
a standard TSC motion.

Changes to TC membership should be posted in the agenda, and may be
suggested as any other agenda item (see "TC Meetings" below).
Changes to TSC membership should be posted in the agenda, and may be
suggested as any other agenda item (see "TSC Meetings" below).

No more than 1/3 of the TC members may be affiliated with the same
employer. If removal or resignation of a TC member, or a change of
employment by a TC member, creates a situation where more than 1/3 of
the TC membership shares an employer, then the situation must be
immediately remedied by the resignation or removal of one or more TC
No more than 1/3 of the TSC members may be affiliated with the same
employer. If removal or resignation of a TSC member, or a change of
employment by a TSC member, creates a situation where more than 1/3 of
the TSC membership shares an employer, then the situation must be
immediately remedied by the resignation or removal of one or more TSC
members affiliated with the over-represented employer(s).

## TC Meetings
## TSC Meetings

The TC meets weekly on a Google Hangout On Air. The meeting is run by
a designated moderator approved by the TC. Each meeting should be
The TSC meets weekly on a Google Hangout On Air. The meeting is run by
a designated moderator approved by the TSC. Each meeting should be
published to YouTube.

Items are added to the TC agenda which are considered contentious or
are modifications of governance, contribution policy, TC membership,
Items are added to the TSC agenda which are considered contentious or
are modifications of governance, contribution policy, TSC membership,
or release process.

The intention of the agenda is not to approve or review all patches.
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Any community member or contributor can ask that something be added to
the next meeting's agenda by logging a GitHub Issue. Any Collaborator,
TC member or the moderator can add the item to the agenda by adding
the ***tc-agenda*** tag to the issue.
TSC member or the moderator can add the item to the agenda by adding
the ***tsc-agenda*** tag to the issue.

Prior to each TC meeting, the moderator will share the Agenda with
members of the TC. TC members can add any items they like to the
agenda at the beginning of each meeting. The moderator and the TC
Prior to each TSC meeting, the moderator will share the Agenda with
members of the TSC. TSC members can add any items they like to the
agenda at the beginning of each meeting. The moderator and the TSC
cannot veto or remove items.

The TC may invite persons or representatives from certain projects to
The TSC may invite persons or representatives from certain projects to
participate in a non-voting capacity. These invitees currently are:

* A representative from [build](https://github.com/node-forward/build)
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## Consensus Seeking Process

The TC follows a
The TSC follows a
[Consensus Seeking](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus-seeking_decision-making)
decision making model.

When an agenda item has appeared to reach a consensus, the moderator
will ask "Does anyone object?" as a final call for dissent from the
consensus.

If an agenda item cannot reach a consensus, a TC member can call for
If an agenda item cannot reach a consensus, a TSC member can call for
either a closing vote or a vote to table the issue to the next
meeting. The call for a vote must be approved by a majority of the TC
meeting. The call for a vote must be approved by a majority of the TSC
or else the discussion will continue. Simple majority wins.
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# io.js Working Groups

io.js Working Groups are autonomous projects created by the
[Technical Committee (TC)](https://github.com/nodejs/io.js/blob/master/GOVERNANCE.md#technical-committee).
[Technical Steering Committee (TSC)](https://github.com/nodejs/io.js/blob/master/GOVERNANCE.md#technical-steering-committee).

Working Groups can be formed at any time but must be ratified by the TC.
Working Groups can be formed at any time but must be ratified by the TSC.
Once formed the work defined in the Working Group charter is the
responsibility of the WG rather than the TC.
responsibility of the WG rather than the TSC.

It is important that Working Groups are not formed pre-maturely. Working
Groups are not formed to *begin* a set of tasks but instead are formed
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If the work defined in a Working Group charter is completed the Working
Group should be dissolved and the responsibility for governance absorbed
back in to the TC.
back in to the TSC.

## Current Working Groups

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The roadmap working group is responsible for user community outreach
and the translation of their concerns into a plan of action for io.js.

The final [ROADMAP](./ROADMAP.md) document is still owned by the TC and requires
The final [ROADMAP](./ROADMAP.md) document is still owned by the TSC and requires
the same approval for changes as any other project asset.

Their responsibilities are:
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* Maintaining the [addon-examples](https://github.com/nodejs/node-addon-examples)
GitHub repository, including code, issues and documentation.
* Maintaining the C++ Addon API within the io.js project, in subordination to
the io.js TC.
the io.js TSC.
* Maintaining the Addon documentation within the io.js project, in
subordination to the io.js TC.
subordination to the io.js TSC.
* Maintaining the _nan_ package in npm, releasing new versions as appropriate.
* Messaging about the future of the io.js and NAN interface to give the
community advance notice of changes.
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## Starting a WG

A Working Group is established by first defining a charter that can be
ratified by the TC. A charter is a *statement of purpose*, a
ratified by the TSC. A charter is a *statement of purpose*, a
*list of responsibilities* and a *list of initial membership*.

A working group needs 3 initial members. These should be individuals
already undertaking the work described in the charter.

The list of responsibilities should be specific. Once established, these
responsibilities are no longer governed by the TC and therefore should
not be broad or subjective. The only recourse the TC has over the working
responsibilities are no longer governed by the TSC and therefore should
not be broad or subjective. The only recourse the TSC has over the working
group is to revoke the entire charter and take on the work previously
done by the working group themselves.

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## Bootstrap Governance

Once the TC ratifies a charter the WG inherits the following
Once the TSC ratifies a charter the WG inherits the following
documentation for governance, contribution, conduct and an MIT
LICENSE. The WG is free to change these documents through their own
governance process, hence the term "bootstrap."
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* Private harassment is also unacceptable. No matter who you are, if
you feel you have been or are being harassed or made uncomfortable
by a community member, please contact one of the channel ops or any
of the TC members immediately with a capture (log, photo, email) of
of the TSC members immediately with a capture (log, photo, email) of
the harassment if possible. Whether you're a regular contributor or
a newcomer, we care about making this community a safe place for you
and we've got your back.
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