Django Project Approves New Technical Governance Model
The Django Project's Steering Council and DSF Board have officially approved DEP 19, implementing a new technical governance model. This update simplifies the existing governance structure and introduces revised eligibility criteria for the Steering Council. The changes aim to make participation more approachable and encourage a wider range of community members to stand for election. Future steps involve updating documentation across Django repositories before the DEP reaches its final state.
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- New Technical Governance Model Approved for Django
The Django Steering Council and DSF Board have formally approved DEP 19, establishing a new technical governance model. This update simplifies previous governance, making it more approachable for the community, and introduces new eligibility criteria for the Steering Council to encourage broader participation.
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/sep/22/new-technical-governance-approved/
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