Second Contribution by Maryam Gbemisola

Name : Maryam Gbemisola Project Analyzed : CVXPY | PySAL CVXPY Website Link : https://www.cvxpy.org/ PySAL Website Link : https://pysal.org/ CVXPY Project Link : https://github.com/cvxpy/org/blob/main/governance.md PySAL Project Link : https://github.com/pysal/governance**

A Comparative Analysis of the Governance Models of CVXPY and PySAL

Both Projects are built on Python and therefore they are Open Source Projects

Similarities

Both projects have a distinct mission, which is stated clearly in their separate governance models.
They also address conflicts of interest in the same manner ; members are advised to report any conflict of interest with other community members.
There is a code of conduct for both projects. The CVXPY project promotes inclusivity and diversity by encouraging mutual respect among community members. Openness and transparency, active contribution, and institutional neutrality are key to the PYSAL Code of Conduct.
The three major roles in both projects are : Benevolent Dictator for Life , the Project Maintainer/ Package Maintainer, and the Steering Committee/ The Steering Council
All final decisions on the Project must be made by the BDFLs.
The Project Maintenance / Package Maintainer has similar responsibilities, such as managing the technical evolution of the project and being the final authority on its direction, including direction on Code-related decisions and long-term strategic planning.

Differences	CVXPY	PYSAL

The BDFL	The Owner is the BDFL in CVXPY	The BDFL chooses their successor and if he is not able to choose the steering committee installs another.
Project Maintainer / Package Maintainer	After having been an active participant in the establishment and maintenance of the CVXPY repository for a long period a new member will be added by consensus of the present Project Maintainers with notification to the Steering Committee	Package Maintainers who have made significant contributions to the quality and quantity of a package are recommended and voted on by the existing Steering Council.

The Steering Council	A new Steering Member is appointed by invitation. They help the Project Managers by representing CVXPY in all administrative and legal capacities. They makes all financial decisions to ensure that any monies are spent in a way that promotes the Projects objectives	Community Members who have been a Package Maintainer or Core Developer with significant contributions for at least one year are proposed by existing Council Members and then voted on by the existing Council Members.

Both Project Governance Model are well Outlined ,easy to comprehend.