[gentoo-project] Code of Conduct minimal modernization (was: Call for agenda items - Council meeting 2013-12-10)

[Andreas K. Huettel]

While larger improvements may need some more time and discussion, we should at 
least do a minimal update to the Code of Conduct to bring it back into sync 
with organizational structure. This only affects the "Consequences" section.

Here's the old, currently valid text and my draft as a starting point for 
discussion: 

===OLD TEXT===

=== Consequences ===

Disciplinary action will be up to the descretion of the proctors. What is a 
proctor? A proctor is an official charged with the duty of maintaining good 
order. Currently this responsibility falls to two existing Gentoo projects: 
[http://www.gentoo.org//proj/en/devrel DevRel] and 
[http://www.gentoo.org//proj/en/userrel UserRel].

If you perceive a breach of the Code of Conduct guidelines, let the 
appropriate proctors know. Though they will also be watching many of the 
public mediums for any problems, they can not be expected to catch 
everything. If the offender is a Gentoo developer, contact {{Mail|
devrel@g.o}}, otherwise contact {{Mail|userrel@g.o}}.

The proctors will attempt to resolve the problem by talking to involved 
parties, potentially issuing warnings if appropriate. If the problem repeats 
itself, there are various options open to the proctors, including 
temporary or permanent suspension of a person's ability to post to mailing 
lists, removal of Bugzilla access, or in more severe cases suspension of 
developer privileges.

If discplinary measures are taken and the affected person wishes to appeal, 
appeals should be addressed to the Gentoo Council via email at 
{{Mail|council@g.o}}. To prevent conflicts of interest, Council members may 
not perform the duties of a proctor.


===NEW DRAFT TEXT===

=== Consequences ===

Disciplinary action will be up to the discretion of the members of the 
[[Project:ComRel|Community Relations project]]. In the future, a sub-project 
of Community Relations may be founded to take care of this.

If you perceive a breach of the Code of Conduct guidelines, let the 
appropriate people know. Though they will also be watching many of the public 
mediums for any problems, they can not be expected to catch everything. 
Community Relations can be contacted by e-mail via {{Mail|comrel@g.o}}. 

Community Relations members may attempt to resolve the problem by talking to 
involved parties, potentially issuing warnings if appropriate. If the problem 
repeats itself, there are various options open, including temporary or 
permanent suspension of a person's ability to post to mailing lists, removal 
of Bugzilla access, or in more severe cases suspension of developer 
privileges. Details on current guidelines can be found on the 
[[Project:ComRel|Community Relations project page]].

If discplinary measures are taken and the affected person wishes to appeal, 
appeals should be addressed to the Gentoo Council via email at {{Mail|
council@g.o}}. To prevent conflicts of interest, Council members are expected 
not to participate in appeals proceedings if they have been active in the 
respective Community Relations code of conduct case.




Am Dienstag, 3. Dezember 2013, 13:39:36 schrieb Donnie Berkholz:
> In one week, the council will have its regular monthly meeting. Now is
> the time to raise and prepare items that the council should put on the
> agenda to discuss or vote on.
>
> (Apologies for the delay, I was on vacation most of last week for the
> Thanksgiving holiday and am in London through tomorrow.)
>
> Please respond to this message with agenda items. Do not hesitate to
> repeat your agenda item here with a pointer if you previously suggested
> one (since the last meeting).
>
> I'd like to get the agenda out on Thursday or Friday to give everyone at
> least a few days to prepare, so please reply promptly.
>
> Your responses should go to the gentoo-project list.



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Andreas K. Huettel
Gentoo Linux developer 
dilfridge@g.o
http://www.akhuettel.de/