On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Doug Cutting <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 07/14/2010 10:46 AM, Eli Collins wrote: > >> 5. How the set of editors is selected? >>> "The editors are apointed and removed by the PMC informally, similar to >>> how the Apache Board appoints shepherds to projects." >>> This needs a reference. How does Apache Board appoints shepherds? >>> >> >> Good question, anyone know? Since it's informal I imagine shepherds >> volunteer. The editors could be a subset of the PMC that either >> volunteers or is rotated periodically. >> > > Shepherds are assigned randomly by the chair 48 hours before each meeting. > Perhaps a better analogy for an editor is an Incubator Champion? > > > http://incubator.apache.org/incubation/Roles_and_Responsibilities.html#Champion > > Champions are volunteers. So, rather than assigning an editor, a HEP might > ask for one to volunteer. Any PMC member might volunteer. > That sounds reasonable. Having a PMC member volunteer will likely result in someone who has more expertise in the area and will perhaps be more responsive. Thanks, Eli
