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This repository will be used to capture Outreachy applicants' contributions during the Applications phase - May-July 2023 Cohort
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First contribution by Benjamin Faruna #67

Open BenFaruna opened 1 year ago

BenFaruna commented 1 year ago

Name: Benjamin Faruna Adejo Project: PySAL (Python Spatial Analysis Library) Governance model link: https://github.com/pysal/governance

Model

The project (PySAL) uses a benevolent dictator model, and it uses the steering council as the primary leadership for the project. This model has a Benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) which has overall authority in the decision-making process of the project. The dictator however only rarely uses this power as an overriding vote. The BDFL can appoint his/her successor, but it is expected that the Steering Council would be consulted on this decision. If the BDFL is unable to appoint a successor, the Steering Council will make this decision - preferably by consensus, but if needed by a majority vote.

Project Roles

Decision-making process

The overall scope, direction and vision of the project are decided by the Steering council, they also make decisions when community discussions do not produce consensus. The voting process employs the Apache Foundation voting process where an agreement is counted as +1 and -1 or vetoes for a disagreement. A formal vote is conducted only when it is explicitly announced.

Difficulty in finding a governance model

Getting the governance model was relatively easy finding the governance model from the project’s website in the about us section. The understanding of the governance model was easy, with every role and responsibility properly spelt out.

BenFaruna commented 1 year ago

@arliss-NF Here is my first contribution. Thanks