This document is the Lubuntu Constitution, which aims to define Lubuntu as a project, its community, and its governance. If something is not explicitly defined here, please refer to the [Ubuntu Code of Conduct](https://www.ubuntu.com/community/code-of-conduct). This document is not exhaustive or complete. It is not a rulebook; it serves to distil our common understanding of a collaborative, shared environment and goals. We expect it to be followed in spirit as much as in the letter.
This document is the Lubuntu Constitution, which aims to define Lubuntu as a project, its community, and its governance. If something is not explicitly defined here, please refer to the [Ubuntu Code of Conduct](https://www.ubuntu.com/community/code-of-conduct), which some parts of this document were derived from. This document is not exhaustive or complete. It is not a rulebook; it serves to distil our common understanding of a collaborative, shared environment and goals. We expect it to be followed in spirit as much as in the letter.
# Definitions
Lubuntu refers to the free software distribution project (https://lubuntu.me).
Lubuntu refers to the free software distribution project (https://lubuntu.me). This is defined as the Product in this document.
Ubuntu refers to the free software distribution project (https://www.ubuntu.com/community/governance).
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- [#lubuntu](irc://irc.freenode.net/lubuntu), [#lubuntu-devel](irc://irc.freenode.net/lubuntu-devel), and [#lubuntu-offtopic](irc://irc.freenode.net/lubuntu) on the freenode IRC network.
- The [User support](https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users) and [Development](https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-devel) mailing lists on [lists.ubuntu.com](https://lists.ubuntu.com/).
- The [Support](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/support), [Development](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/development), [Offtopic](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/offtopic), and [Spanish](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/espa%C3%B1ol) channels on Telegram.
- The [Support](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/support), [Development](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/development), [Offtopic](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/offtopic), and [Spanish](https://telegram.lubuntu.me/espa%C3%B1ol) channels on Telegram (as well as any other language channels added thereafter).
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- [r/Lubuntu](https://www.reddit.com/r/Lubuntu) on Reddit.
- Posts and Disqus comments on [our official website](https://lubuntu.me/).
Discussion on these forums should aim to be constructive, collaborative, and inclusive. If there are disagreements or misunderstandings, the parties involved should aim to resolve them in a constructive way; if this is not possible, it should be raised to the appropriate administrators, and as a secondary avenue, the Lubuntu Council.
Discussion on these forums should aim to be constructive, collaborative, and inclusive. If there are disagreements or misunderstandings, the parties involved should aim to resolve them in a constructive way; if this is not possible, it should be raised to the appropriate administrators, and as ultima ratio, the Lubuntu Council.
# Governance
Lubuntu is a democratic meritocracy. The individuals who contribute the most to the project as a whole, regardless of who they identify as culturally, should be given the opportunity to make the largest difference through additional responsibilities. Inversely, people who cease their contributions to the project need to gracefully step down if they can no longer handle their responsibilities as a contributor.
Lubuntu is a democratic meritocracy. The individuals who contribute the most to the project as a whole, regardless of who they identify as culturally, should be given the opportunity to make the largest difference through additional responsibilities. Inversely, people who can no longer fulfill their responsibilities as a contributor should consider training and empowering other contributors to take their place; if they cannot do this, they should gracefully step down. The Lubuntu Council reserves the right to relieve contributors of their duties should the contributor's inability to fulfill their responsibilites actively hinders the growth of the project.
## Lubuntu Council
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The current members of the Lubuntu Council can be found under the [~lubuntu-council team](https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-admins) on Launchpad.
The Lubuntu Council members' terms expire yearly, and only Lubuntu Members are eligible to run for a position on the Lubuntu Council. Active Lubuntu Members are eligible to vote, using the [Condorcet Internet Voting Service](https://civs.cs.cornell.edu/); the results of which are put into effect after being confirmed by the expiring Lubuntu Council.
The Lubuntu Council members' terms expire yearly, and only Lubuntu Members are eligible to run for a position on the Lubuntu Council. Lubuntu Members are eligible to vote, using the [Condorcet Internet Voting Service](https://civs.cs.cornell.edu/); the results of which are put into effect after being confirmed by the expiring Lubuntu Council.
## Lubuntu Members
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Lubuntu Members are inherently [Ubuntu Members](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership), and since the benefits of which are also granted, the same high expectations upheld for Ubuntu Members must also be upheld for Lubuntu Members.
In order for a Lubuntu Member to renew their membership, they must have contributed to the project in a notable way between the last time their membership status was updated or renewed and the expiry date. Membership in the team is valid for one year from the renewal date.
A current list of Lubuntu Members can be found under the [~lubuntu-members team](https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-members) on Launchpad.
## Role of the Ubuntu Community Council
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The Lubuntu Team Lead is a Lubuntu Council-appointed individual which serves as a representative for the Lubuntu Council when executive action is required and the Lubuntu Council cannot reach a quorum. If the Team Lead takes any action, they must inform the Lubuntu Council within seven days, and the Council has the right to overrule any decision made by the Team Lead. Intentional failure to report any decision to the Council within that time will result in re-evaluation by the Council of the Team Lead's ability to serve.
This person may be a member of the Lubuntu Council, but this is not required.
## Delegated Positions
The following are the current administrative positions delegated by the Lubuntu Council. They have the ability to appoint assistants to their position which take their place in the case that they are no longer fit to fulfull their duties, either temporarily or permanently. Should a replacement be permanent, the Lubuntu Council must be informed. These delegated administrators and assistants should be the clear leaders of these groups already, to keep the spirit of democratic meritocracy.
It is important that none of the administrative positions have access to tools or documentation that the others do not have. To reduce bus factor in the case that an individual has to step away suddenly, the Lubuntu Council must have the same access that the administrators to, in case they need to be replaced suddenly.
It is important that none of the administrative positions have access to tools or documentation that the Council does not have. To reduce bus factor in the case that an individual has to step away suddenly, the Lubuntu Council must have the same access that the administrators to, in case they need to be replaced suddenly.
### Lubuntu Release Manager
The Lubuntu Release Manager is the individual responsible for all release management for the Lubuntu Product. They make the final decision as to what packages are in the Product (although this is subject to platform expectations set by the Ubuntu Technical Board), the release goals for the Product, and whether or not the Product is in a releaseable state. They serve as the point of contact for Product releases, and have the ability to establish release-related rules for Product-specific packages.
The Lubuntu Release Manager is the individual responsible for all release management for the Product. They make the final decision as to what packages are in the Product (although this is subject to platform expectations set by the Ubuntu Technical Board), the release goals for the Product, and whether or not the Product is in a releasable state. They serve as the point of contact for Product releases, and have the ability to establish release-related rules for Product-specific packages.
### Lubuntu Quality Assurance Manager
The Lubuntu Quality Assurance Manager, or the Lubuntu QA Manager, is the individual responsible for testing the Product. They conduct exploratory testing, establish quality assurance and bug triage policies for the Product, and assist the Release Manager in finding testers for the Product prior to a release. They serve as the point of contact for bugs in Lubuntu, and work with the Lubuntu Release Manager to determine if the Product is in a releaseable state.
The Lubuntu Quality Assurance Manager, or the Lubuntu QA Manager, is the individual responsible for testing the Product. They conduct exploratory testing, establish quality assurance and bug triage policies for the Product, and assist the Release Manager in finding testers for the Product prior to a release. They serve as the point of contact for bugs in Lubuntu, and work with the Lubuntu Release Manager to determine if the Product is in a releasable state.
### Lubuntu Documentation Manager
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The Lubuntu Localization Manager is the individual responsible for ensuring Lubuntu is translated into as many languages as possible, and that the translations are high-quality as well as accurate. This individual may wish to establish interest groups for specific languages if there a significant amount of people who speak that language and are interested in Lubuntu. At this time, the only localization group is the Lubuntu Spanish group.
### Social Media Managers
### Digital Communications Managers
There is no one person who manages the social media for Lubuntu, but interested parties who can prove prior experience with the platform can be added as administrators at the Lubuntu Council's discretion.
There is no one person who manages the social media and digital communications for Lubuntu, but interested parties who can prove prior experience with a social media or digital communications platform can be added as administrators at the Lubuntu Council's discretion.
# Modifications to this document
Modifications to this document must only be made following unanimous consensus among the Lubuntu Council. Before large changes are merged, feedback from active Lubuntu Members and the Ubuntu Community Council as well as the Lubuntu Council should be incorporated.
The canonical location of this document is available on [our hosted Phabricator instance in Markdown format](https://phab.lubuntu.me/source/constitution/browse/master/Constitution.md). For accessibility purposes, a copy is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/lubuntu-team/constitution/blob/master/Constitution.md), but this should be considered "best-effort" and the Phabricator copy should be used.
The canonical location of this document is available on [our Phabricator instance in Markdown format](https://phab.lubuntu.me/source/constitution/browse/master/Constitution.md). For accessibility purposes, a copy is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/lubuntu-team/constitution/blob/master/Constitution.md), but this should be considered "best-effort" and the Phabricator copy should be used.
This document is licensed under the [Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). You may re-use it for your own project, and modify it as you wish, just please allow others to use your modifications and give credit to the Lubuntu project.
Simon Quigley
6 years ago