Merge pull request #16 from kagent-dev/clearer-membership-file

EItanya · web-flow · commit f2f8cc727e24 · 2026-06-15T12:39:49.000-04:00
update membership files and names
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/kagent-maintainer-nomination.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/kagent-maintainer-nomination.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ assignees: ''
 # Maintainer Nomination
 
 <!--
-This template should be used by a current Maintainer to nominate a current Organization Member to become a Maintainer in one or more repositories within the kagent-dev organization.
+This template should be used by a current Maintainer to nominate a current Reviewer to become a Maintainer in one or more repositories within the kagent-dev organization.
 -->
 
 **Nominee's GitHub user ID:** 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/kagent-reviewer-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/kagent-reviewer-request.md
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 ---
-name: Kagent-dev Org Membership Request
-about: Kagent-dev Org Membership Request
-title: Kagent-dev Org Membership Request
+name: Kagent-dev Reviewer Request
+about: Kagent-dev Reviewer Request
+title: Kagent-dev Reviewer Request
 labels: ''
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-# Kagent-dev Org Membership Request
+# Kagent-dev Reviewer Request
 
 <!--
-If you would like to become a member of the organization on GitHub, please submit a PR to the community repo using this template. Give us a few days to review and you should receive an invitation to join.
+If you would like to become a Reviewer in the kagent-dev organization on GitHub, please submit a PR to the community repo using this template. Give us a few days to review and you should receive an invitation to join.
 -->
 
 GitHub user ID:
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/apply_to_be_a_reviewer.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/apply_to_be_a_reviewer.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-# Kagent-dev Org Membership Request
+# Kagent-dev Reviewer Request
 
 <!--
-If you would like to become a member of the organization on GitHub, please submit a PR to the community repo using this template. Give us a few days to review and you should receive an invitation to join.
+If you would like to become a Reviewer in the kagent-dev organization on GitHub, please submit a PR to the community repo using this template. Give us a few days to review and you should receive an invitation to join.
 -->
 
 GitHub user ID:
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/nominate_a_maintainer.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/nominate_a_maintainer.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Maintainer Nomination
 
 <!--
-This template should be used by a current Maintainer to nominate a current Organization Member to become a Maintainer in one or more repositories within the kagent-dev organization.
+This template should be used by a current Maintainer to nominate a current Reviewer to become a Maintainer in one or more repositories within the kagent-dev organization.
 -->
 
 **Nominee's GitHub user ID:** 
@@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ This may include links to GitHub issues and/or GitHub queries showing significan
 
 - [ ] The nominee has met all requirements to be a Maintainer, as outlined in the [contributor ladder](https://github.com/kagent-dev/community/blob/main/CONTRIBUTOR_LADDER.md#maintainer)
 - [ ] I have added the nominee to the list of active maintainers in [MAINTAINERS.md](https://github.com/kagent-dev/community/blob/main/MAINTAINERS.md)
-- [ ] The nominee has added a comment to this PR testifying that they agree to the requirements of becoming a Maintainer, e.g. `I agree to all of the responsibilities and requirements of being a kagent-dev maintainer`.
+- [ ] The nominee has added a comment to this PR testifying that they agree to the requirements of becoming a Maintainer, e.g. `I agree to all of the responsibilities and requirements of being a kagent-dev maintainer`.
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 To use an existing template, click the `Preview` tab and click on a template below. Otherwise, delete this text.
 
-- [Request Org Membership](?quick_pull=1&title=Request%20org%20membership%20for%20<user>&labels=membership&template=apply_to_be_a_member.md)
-- [Nominate a Maintainer](?quick_pull=1&title=Nominate%20<user>%20as%20maintainer&labels=membership&template=nominate_a_maintainer.md)
+- [Request Reviewer Role](?quick_pull=1&title=Request%20reviewer%20role%20for%20<user>&labels=reviewer&template=apply_to_be_a_reviewer.md)
+- [Nominate a Maintainer](?quick_pull=1&title=Nominate%20<user>%20as%20maintainer&labels=maintainer&template=nominate_a_maintainer.md)
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTOR_LADDER.md b/CONTRIBUTOR_LADDER.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ This document describes the set of roles individuals may have within the communi
 
 * [Contributor Ladder](#contributor-ladder)
     * [Contributor](#contributor)
-    * [Organization Member](#organization-member)
+    * [Reviewer](#reviewer)
     * [Maintainer](#maintainer)
 
 ## Contributor Ladder
@@ -29,11 +29,11 @@ A Contributor contributes directly to the project and adds value to it. Contribu
     * Run or help run events
     * Promote the project in public
 
-### Organization Member
+### Reviewer
 
-An Organization Member is an established contributor who regularly participates in the project. Organization Members have privileges in the project repositories, and as such are expected to act in the interests of the whole project.
+A Reviewer is an established contributor who regularly participates in the project. Reviewers have privileges in the project repositories, and as such are expected to act in the interests of the whole project.
 
-An Organization Member must meet the responsibilities and has the requirements of a Contributor, plus:
+A Reviewer must meet the responsibilities and has the requirements of a Contributor, plus:
 
 * Responsibilities include:
     * Continues to contribute regularly, as demonstrated by having at least 3 GitHub contributions per year, as shown by [devstats](https://devstats.cncf.io/).
@@ -47,21 +47,21 @@ An Organization Member must meet the responsibilities and has the requirements o
     * May give commands to CI/CD automation.
     * May label/triage issues.
 
-To apply to become a member of the kagent-dev organization on GitHub, please open a GitHub PR in the community repository that contains the following:
-1. Use the [membership request template](.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/apply_to_be_a_member.md).
+To apply to become a Reviewer in the kagent-dev organization on GitHub, please open a GitHub PR in the community repository that contains the following:
+1. Use the [reviewer request template](.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/apply_to_be_a_reviewer.md).
 
 ### Maintainer
 
 Maintainers are very established contributors who are responsible for the entire project. As such, they have the ability to approve PRs against any area of the repository or repositories they maintain, and are expected to participate in making decisions about the strategy and priorities of the project.
 
-A Maintainer must meet the responsibilities and requirements of an Organization Member, plus:
+A Maintainer must meet the responsibilities and requirements of a Reviewer, plus:
 
 * Responsibilities include:
     * Reviewing at least 3 PRs per year, especially PRs that involve multiple parts of the project
     * Mentoring other contributors
     * Determining strategy and policy for the project
 * Requirements
-    * Experience as an Organization Member for at least 3 months
+    * Experience as a Reviewer for at least 3 months
     * Has reviewed, or helped review, at least 20 Pull Requests
     * Has at least 20 substantial PRs merged to the codebase
     * Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the project across multiple areas
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ A Maintainer must meet the responsibilities and requirements of an Organization
     * Represents the project in public as a Maintainer
     * Has a vote in Maintainer decision-making discussions
     
-Any current Maintainer may nominate a current Organization Member to become a new Maintainer in one or more repositories, by opening a PR in the community repository using the [maintainer nomination template](.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/nominate_a_maintainer.md). The following requirements must be met before the PR is merged:
+Any current Maintainer may nominate a current Reviewer to become a new Maintainer in one or more repositories, by opening a PR in the community repository using the [maintainer nomination template](.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/nominate_a_maintainer.md). The following requirements must be met before the PR is merged:
 1. Each item in the template checklist must be satisfied.
 1. At least 2 current Maintainers from each relevant repository must approve the PR.
 1. There must be no objections from other maintainers. This can be achieved by either of the following, whichever occurs first:
diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ The kagent project embraces the following values:
 Our governance builds on top of definitions from other documents, review the following files for relevant information:
 
 * [CONTRIBUTOR_LADDER.md](./CONTRIBUTOR_LADDER.md) for the different roles with the project.
-* [MAINTAINERS.md](./MAINTAINERS.md) for the project maintainers, including their organizational affiliation.
+* [MAINTAINERS.md](./MAINTAINERS.md) for the project members at all tiers, including their organizational affiliation.
 * [Code of Conduct](./CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md) for our code of conduct.
 
 ## Voting
diff --git a/MAINTAINERS.md b/MAINTAINERS.md
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
-# Kagent maintainers
+# Kagent community members
+
+## Maintainers
 
 ## Active
 
@@ -16,3 +18,13 @@ Please keep the table sorted.
 | Peter Jausovec | peterj | kagent, UI | Solo.io |
 | Scott Weiss | ilackarms | kagent | Solo.io |
 | Yuval Kohavi | yuval-k | kagent | Solo.io |
+
+## Reviewers
+
+| Reviewer | GitHub ID | Specialization Areas | Company Affiliation |
+| ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
+
+## Contributors
+
+| Contributor | GitHub ID | Specialization Areas | Company Affiliation |
+| ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
