[python-committers] An alternative governance model

[Senthil Kumaran]

On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 7:02 PM, Barry Warsaw <barry at python.org> wrote:

>
> If you’ve read this far - thank you!  Now for the big reveal.  I think the
> Next BDFL should be… (drum roll)…
>
> Brett Cannon
>
> To summarize:
>
> * We retain a singular BDFL to lead Python
> * A Council is selected to serve as advisors to the BDFL, a selection
> committee for succession, and a check against the BDFL.
>

I will register my  +1 to this suggestion, and +1 to Brett's name.

a) A singular vision is highly beneficial. Personally, just as a nitpick,
I'd like to reserve the term BDFL to Guido, and choose a different term
to signify the ultimate authority of the new leader.
b) Yes, council and its resposibilities  sounds a good new idea.

>  No one will serve forever, so a clear succession plan should be in
place.

I support this idea too, and the details should be well defined.

Thank you,
Senthil
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