From 4d08d0ff628b12c4ff55fec89ff69de55287f83d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Craig Box Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 12:56:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify TOC election eligibility (#1053) --- TECH-OVERSIGHT-COMMITTEE.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/TECH-OVERSIGHT-COMMITTEE.md b/TECH-OVERSIGHT-COMMITTEE.md index 3e16da0a..71940f76 100644 --- a/TECH-OVERSIGHT-COMMITTEE.md +++ b/TECH-OVERSIGHT-COMMITTEE.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ The Istio Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) is responsible for cross-cutting p * [Charter](#charter) * [Committee mechanics](#committee-mechanics) * [Committee meetings](#committee-meetings) +* [Selection and eligibility](#selection-and-eligibility) * [Committee members](#committee-members) * [Getting in touch](#getting-in-touch) @@ -54,9 +55,19 @@ on the [working group calendar](WORKING-GROUPS.md#working-group-meetings); pleas Community members are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion ahead of the TOC meetings, and are invited to observe these meetings and engage with the TOC. To suggest a topic, add it to the [agenda](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lxJqtlaQhmV2EwsNnS6h-_O4pobZQZuMjrzOeMgVI0/edit#heading=h.ipnfbx7g04vg). +## Selection and eligibility + +Because the group is expected to form, and operate by consensus, there are an even number of seats. + +Membership in the TOC is determined by a majority vote of the [Steering Committee](./steering/README.md). + +While Steering seats are allocated to companies, TOC seats are allocated to individuals, and remain with a person if that person moves to a new employer. + +In the event of a vacancy on the TOC, the Steering Committee will solicit candidates for election from the eligible candidates. Eligible candidates are those who have been a [Working Group lead](ROLES.md/#lead) for at least 3 months. + ## Committee members -The members of the TOC are shown below. Membership in the TOC is determined by the [Steering Committee](./steering/README.md). +The members of the TOC are shown below.   | Name | Company ---|---|---