Roles and Responsibilities

August 15, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

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Roles describe work, not status. Access is scoped to the repository or asset where the responsibility exists.

RoleTypical evidencePermission scopeReview
ParticipantQuestions, feedback, attendancePublic participationNone
ContributorAccepted contributionNormal contributor accessOngoing
TriagerSustained issue/discussion helpTriage in named repositories90 days during trial
Repository MaintainerSustained technical ownershipNamed repository only90 days during trial
StewardCommunity process and recordsDefined community files/process30-day trial
Compatibility CoordinatorUpstream change coordinationCompatibility records, not project code by default30-day trial
Security/Conduct ContactTrusted sensitive intakeNeed-to-know case accessPer case and 30-day trial
EmeritusFormer active responsibilityNo default sensitive accessOn request

During the trial, advancement requires public evidence, one non-conflicted sponsor, a defined scope, least privilege, and a review date. Use role-template.md. Sensitive-case reviewers must be different from the original decision-maker.