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# Project Governance This document describes the governance model for {{projectName}}. ## Overview {{projectName}} is committed to transparent and inclusive decision-making. This document outlines how decisions are made and who has authority over different aspects of the project. ## Roles ### Contributors Anyone who contributes to the project through code, documentation, issues, or discussions. ### Maintainers Maintainers have write access to the repository and are responsible for: - Reviewing and merging pull requests - Triaging issues - Making technical decisions - Ensuring code quality - Releasing new versions See [MAINTAINERS.md](MAINTAINERS.md) for the current list of maintainers. {{#if hasCommitters}} ### Committers Committers have demonstrated expertise and commitment to the project. They can approve pull requests and participate in technical decisions. {{/if}} {{#if hasSteeringCommittee}} ### Steering Committee The Steering Committee provides strategic direction and makes decisions on project scope, governance changes, and maintainer appointments. {{/if}} ## Decision-Making Process ### Routine Decisions Day-to-day technical decisions are made by maintainers through: - Pull request reviews - Issue discussions - Direct commits for minor changes {{#if requiresConsensus}} ### Major Decisions Significant changes require consensus among maintainers: - Architecture changes - Breaking changes - New feature additions - Governance changes **Consensus Process:** 1. Proposal is documented in an issue or discussion 2. Maintainers discuss and provide feedback 3. If no objections within 7 days, consensus is reached 4. If objections exist, continue discussion or call for a vote {{/if}} {{#if hasVoting}} ### Voting When consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by vote: - Each maintainer has one vote - Decisions require {{votingThreshold}} of maintainers to pass - Votes are recorded in the relevant issue or pull request {{/if}} ## Becoming a Maintainer Contributors can become maintainers by: 1. **Sustained Contributions** - Regular, high-quality contributions over {{maintainerPeriod}} 2. **Technical Expertise** - Demonstrated understanding of the codebase 3. **Community Engagement** - Helpful reviews and issue triage 4. **Nomination** - Existing maintainer nominates the contributor 5. **Approval** - {{#if hasVoting}}Majority vote{{else}}Consensus{{/if}} from current maintainers ## Removing Maintainers Maintainers may step down voluntarily or be removed if: - Inactive for more than {{inactivityPeriod}} - Violation of Code of Conduct - Consistent disregard for project processes {{#if hasVoting}} Removal requires {{votingThreshold}} of remaining maintainers. {{else}} Removal requires consensus of remaining maintainers. {{/if}} ## Changes to Governance Changes to this governance document require: {{#if hasVoting}} - Proposal in a GitHub issue - Discussion period of at least 14 days - {{votingThreshold}} approval from maintainers {{else}} - Proposal in a GitHub issue - Discussion period of at least 14 days - Consensus from all active maintainers {{/if}} ## Questions or Concerns If you have questions about governance, please: 1. Open a GitHub Discussion 2. Contact the maintainers at {{maintainerEmail}} 3. Attend a community meeting (if applicable) --- *This governance model may evolve as the project grows. All changes will be documented in this file's history.*