diff --git a/process/working_groups/README.md b/process/working_groups/README.md index 1b19e805e..bd21700d3 100644 --- a/process/working_groups/README.md +++ b/process/working_groups/README.md @@ -27,10 +27,20 @@ Working Groups will present to the TAC its progress towards the mission, goals, After one year, the working group is expected to have completed the mission, goals, non-goals, and deliverables listed in the approved charter. If the working group has not completed its mission, goals, non-goals, and deliverables, and its of the opinion of the TAC that it can be completed, the TAC may opt to extend the working group for up to 1 year with a 2/3 majority vote of [TAC members][TAC member]. -## Long-term working group +## Long-term Working Group The TAC may also opt to establish the working group as a long-term working group after its 1 year anniversary with a 2/3 majority vote of [TAC members][TAC member], if it is deemed that such a working group is essential for the sustainability of the Academy Software Foundation. It is expected that a long-term working group has its charter reviewed and revisted annually with the approval of the TAC. +### Benefits + +Long-term Working Groups are eligible to receive the following benefits: + +* Be considered as one of the “TAC Projects” under the [Academy Software Foundation Charter](https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/foundation/blob/master/CHARTER.md) and may receive additional resources or support as determined by the Governing Board. +* Have a voting representative on the TAC. +* Right to refer to the project as a Long-term Working Group of the Academy Software Foundation and receive the highest priority for participating in events and other collaborative activities sponsored by the Academy Software Foundation. +* A blog announcement or similar communication announcing the working grouping becoming a Long-term Working Group. + + [TAC member]: /#tac-members [servicedesk]: https://servicedesk.aswf.io [wg proposal form]: https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/tac/issues/new?assignees=yarille%2Cjmertic%2Ckdt3rd&labels=1-new-project-wg&projects=&template=03-new-working-group-proposal.yml&title=New+Working+Group+Proposal+-+NAME