RCN Governance

The RCN is a volunteer-driven community maintained by the Rust Foundation. It consists of the membership, a Steering Committee, and the initiatives (consortiums, working groups, interest groups, etc.) that the Steering Committee approves and reviews. You can be a member of the RCN without joining an initiative.

RCN Steering Committee

Purpose and Duties

The RCN Steering Committee:

  1. Represents the RCN to the Rust Foundation Board, conferences, and media
  2. Shares user needs with the Rust Project and works with Project members on possible solutions. The SC does not speak on behalf of any initiative to the Rust Project or external bodies without that initiative's explicit consent.
  3. Reviews and votes on proposed RCN initiatives
  4. Helps RCN initiatives establish an appropriate organizational structure (a consortium, a working group, an interest group, etc.) and develop respective governance documents
  5. Develops policies and procedures consistent with this charter
  6. Keeps RCN work documented and public

Composition and Selection

RCN members in good standing vote on RCN Steering Committee members. A member in good standing has attended at least 2 RCN meetings and is officially listed on the RCN GitHub Repo as a RCN member. For a listing of Rust Foundation Members visit https://rustfoundation.org/members/.

The RCN Steering Committee Consists Of

  • No more than seven and no less than five representatives from Platinum (1), Gold (1), Silver (2), and Associate (1) Rust Foundation members. There cannot be two Steering Committee Members from one company.
  • The Rust Foundation will have a seat on the Steering Committee in an advisory capacity.
  • The Rust Project will have a seat on the Steering Committee in an advisory capacity.

Terms and Termination

  • RCN SC Members serve approximately two-year terms, with staggered terms initially.
  • RCN SC Membership ceases if a member resigns, is removed, or changes employment away from a Rust Foundation member. A super-majority vote can remove members not fulfilling their duties or complying with RCN policies.

Vacancies and Alternates

  • Vacancies that would put steering committee membership below five (5) are filled by election or invitation.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Members must be employees of Rust Foundation Membership companies in good standing.
  • Only one representative from the same organization may serve at a time.