On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 6:16 AM, Prescott Nasser <geobmx...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I don't know what it takes to become and IPMC member, but I kind of like the > idea of > having roles that don't require such formality (I may think too highly of the > process and > role), but still can be recognized as providing guidance and knowledge to > those going through the process....
IMO the voice of whoever constructively helps a podling will be recognized and have weight in discussions, if that's what you mean. In some cases a formal role is needed, for example a PMC voting on releases makes those releases an act of the foundation instead of an individual act, which helps shielding folks from legal action. -Bertrand --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org
