diff --git a/content/en/docs/about/membership.md b/content/en/docs/about/membership.md index 76a88acd5c..e47a3313de 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/about/membership.md +++ b/content/en/docs/about/membership.md @@ -179,6 +179,67 @@ The following apply to the part of codebase for which one would be an approver i - All privileges that reviewers have - May approve code contributions for acceptance +## WG Chair + +WG Chairs provide overall leadership for a Working Group. They are responsible for running operations and processes governing the WG. + +**Defined by:** Entry in [wgs.yaml] file in the kubeflow/community repo. + +**Number:** 2-3 per Working Group + +### Requirements + +- Must be at least a [Member](#member) on the contributor ladder +- Have sufficient domain knowledge to provide effective leadership +- Show interest in people management + +### Responsibilities + +The following are the primary responsibilities of a WG Chair: + +- Drive charter changes and get community buy-in +- Define how priorities and commitments are managed +- Organize and facilitate WG meetings +- Ensure meetings are recorded and made publicly available +- Report activity to the community via kubeflow-discuss mailing list at least once a quarter +- Coordinate communication with other WGs and the Steering Committee +- Ensure a maintained CONTRIBUTING.md document exists if the WG has specific contributor requirements +- Identify, track, and maintain WG enhancements for current releases +- If no Tech Lead role is present, assume Tech Lead responsibilities + +### Privileges + +- Decision making power over WG operations and processes +- Can nominate and approve Reviewers and Approvers +- Serve as escalation point for WG membership disagreements + +## WG Tech Lead + +WG Tech Leads provide technical leadership for a Working Group. This is an optional role - if not present, WG Chairs assume these responsibilities. + +**Defined by:** Entry in [wgs.yaml] file in the kubeflow/community repo. + +**Number:** 2-3 per Working Group (optional) + +### Requirements + +- Must be at least a [Member](#member) on the contributor ladder +- Have sufficient domain knowledge to provide effective technical leadership +- Demonstrated technical expertise in the WG's domain + +### Responsibilities + +- Establish new subprojects within the WG +- Decommission existing subprojects +- Resolve cross-subproject technical issues and decisions +- Provide technical guidance and mentorship + +### Privileges + +- Technical decision making authority for the WG +- Can approve subproject creation proposals +- Serve as escalation point for technical disagreements + ## Inactive members *Members are continuously active contributors in the community.*