Summarising the evolution of this proposal. The proposal addresses two separate issues:
------------------------ A) Remove each mention of "Active" from guidelines.html So this will mean that the people who have binding votes are "PMC Members". Also change the definitions of "Unanimous consensus" and "2/3 majority" to stop saying "All voters with binding votes must vote" and instead refer to number of "votes cast". Add a note about the chair deciding whether a quorum has been reached. Add a note to reinforce that PMC members can be as active as they choose, with no pressure from the project. People can be quiet and speak up occasionally when they see a topic that motivates them enough to contribute to the discussion or to cast a vote. PMC members can still declare themselves "emeritus" if they so choose. Nicola Ken was an example. In such a case we notify the board and remove them from the list of PMC members. ------------------------ B) Remove the separation of "active" committers from who.html There will be one list. The PMC members will be marked. Emeritus PMC members will be marked in a different way. There will be explanations of how to see who is "active" for those who care, e.g. search the mail archives; look at changes.html; etc. Add a note to explain the evolution of Forrest to a top-level project and hence the introduction of a PMC which did not include the old absent committers. ------------------------ After a bit more chance for discussion, i will call for two votes. -David
