JSR Governance Charter

1. Mission and purpose

The JSR board exists to improve the JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem by providing a community service for sharing code through mechanisms such as hosting, moderation, and facilitating easy access to shared resources.

2. Board composition

The board will consist of 5 members. Members are selected based on their ability to represent large swaths of JavaScript users, including key stakeholders such as developers, framework authors, and platform maintainers.

3. Responsibilities

The board will be responsible for:

Setting policy and strategy for JSR. Overseeing operational matters, including securing a legal home for the organization. Ensuring alignment with the mission and acting as stewards of the community’s trust.

4. Decision-making

Decisions will be made by majority vote. A quorum is required to hold a vote, defined as at least 3 members present.

5. Term limits and roles

Board members do not have term limits. No formal roles (e.g., chair, secretary) are defined at this time.

6. Legal organization

The board will function as an informal group initially. Members agree to abide by board decisions. One of the board’s primary goals is to establish a legal home for JSR, either by joining an existing foundation (e.g., Linux Foundation, OpenJS) or forming its own 501(c)(3) or similar entity.

7. Transparency

Board decisions and meeting minutes will be posted publicly on an accessible platform, such as the organization’s website or a public repository.

8. Dispute resolution

All disagreements among board members will be resolved through majority voting.

9. Funding

Funding will be provided by the Deno Company until a formal legal structure is established. In the event that Deno Company funding becomes unavailable, the board will explore alternative funding sources, including community contributions, sponsorships, or grants.

10. Charter amendments

The board will have the authority to revise this charter as necessary, following the same decision-making process (majority vote). Amendments will be communicated to the community through public postings, with an opportunity for review and feedback before finalization.

11. Conflict of interest policy

Board members must disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise and recuse themselves from decisions where such conflicts exist.

12. Onboarding and offboarding

New board members will be onboarded with a briefing on the charter and current initiatives. A member may resign by providing written notice. Removal of a member requires a majority vote of the remaining board.