Django Project Approves New Technical Governance (DEP 19)

New Governance Structure Approved

The Django project's Steering Council and the Django Software Foundation (DSF) Board have officially approved DEP 19, which introduces a revised technical governance framework. This approval follows a collaborative effort involving two different DSF boards and numerous community members who contributed to the document and process.

Simplification and Accessibility

The core objective of these changes was to revisit and simplify Django's technical governance. The reduction in complexity is intended to make the governance structure more approachable and understandable for a wider range of individuals within the Django community.

Broadening Steering Council Participation

A significant change within DEP 19 is the introduction of new eligibility criteria for the Steering Council. These criteria define a broader set of qualities that potential members can possess, with the aim of encouraging more community members to recognize their qualifications and consider standing for election to the Steering Council.

Implementation Roadmap

With the approval of DEP 19, the immediate next steps involve updating the relevant documentation. This includes making necessary revisions in both the Django and djangoproject.com repositories. Once these documentation updates are complete, DEP 19 will transition to its final state.