github.com/azure/draft-classic@v0.16.0/GOVERNANCE.md (about) 1 # Project Governance 2 3 There are two separate individual ranks that govern the Draft project. These are 4 5 1. Admiral 6 2. Commodore 7 8 See [OWNERS](OWNERS) for the list of individuals that govern the Draft project. 9 10 ## Admiral 11 12 Admirals are engineers who either work or contribute to Draft on a frequent basis. They have 13 significant experience with the project and are considered "ship masters". The Admirals are 14 responsible for 15 16 - Technical direction 17 - Project governance and process (including this policy) 18 - Contribution policy 19 - Conduct guidelines 20 - Maintaining the list of individuals given the rank of Commmodore. 21 22 ## Commodore 23 24 Individuals making significant and valuable contributions are assigned the rank of Commodore upon 25 request. These individuals are identified by the Admirals and have moderate or extensive experience 26 working with the Draft project. Commodores may have specific domain knowledge on a certain package or 27 contribute often to the project, but may also have certain gaps of knowledge over the project or 28 contribute on a less frequent schedule to be promoted to Admiral. 29 30 Commodores may also review PRs (and are encouraged to do so!), however they should consider if they 31 understand the domain. If they don't understand a particular piece of code or a specific design 32 decision, they should reach out and ask for clarification from the submitter or from an Admiral.