Congratulations on your invitation to join a project PMC! Here’s what you should do next.
Joining an ASF Project Management Committee represents more than recognition of your contributions. You take on a new level of responsibility for the project’s health and sustainability. The Board of Directors relies on you to provide oversight of the project code and community.
Join the conversation ¶
Subscribe to the PMC/Private mailing list if you haven’t already. This list handles confidential PMC business and serves as the Board’s communication channel with the PMC.
To subscribe to the private list, send a blank email to private-subscribe@PROJECT.apache.org (replace PROJECT with your project name). Alternatively, visit the private list on lists.apache.org (login required) and click the blue “Subscribe to list” button in the left column.
See also these tips for using the private mailing list
Join the developer and user mailing lists if you’re not already subscribed. These lists handle the project’s day-to-day business and provide opportunities to interact with users, which will help you understand their needs and challenges.
Introduce yourself on the dev list if you’re not well known there. Include information such as your location (and time zone), which parts of the project you work on most, and your preferred communication channels.
This helps developers know when you’re available, how to contact you, and which topics you can best assist with.
Read the documentation ¶
Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures for PMC conduct. You must read, understand, and follow these policies.
Review the overview of PMC responsibilities to understand best practices for governing your project. Two other key documents cover maintaining project independence and protecting your project’s trademarks.
Ask questions ¶
As you adjust to your new PMC role, ask plenty of questions. Don’t hesitate to question existing practices. Ask why things are done certain ways, especially when you see improvement opportunities. Your beginner’s mind can provide insights that experienced members might overlook.