From 79fb4cc2354010862507034d0c547e8deae7b07b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike Samuel Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:15:49 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Copyedit of verbiage re conflicts of interest --- onboarding.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/onboarding.md b/onboarding.md index 127aa25..89b4154 100644 --- a/onboarding.md +++ b/onboarding.md @@ -1,16 +1,16 @@ # Onboarding All participants in the OpenJS Foundation projects and groups must follow the [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/openjs-foundation/cross-project-council/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). -There are further expectations for members who represent the Standards Working Group (hereby called representatives). +There are further expectations for members who represent the Standards Working Group (hereafter called representatives). -It is understood that representatives will be a part of individual or their company specific projects. But while representing -the Standards Working Group, they should take decisions/discuss/promote in the interest of Standards Group. +It is understood that representatives may form opionions based on the need of their employers' or their personal projects. While representing +the Standards Working Group though, they should decide/discuss/promote based on the interest of Standards Group. If there is a conflict (due to personal or company specific projects), then the representative should be explicit about the hat they are wearing while deciding/discussing/promoting the project. Since many members are often a part of one or more projects in the foundation, feel free to discuss it with the members -if there is a potential conflict while representing. The representative can either raise an issue and discuss them during +if there is a potential conflict while representing. The representative can raise an issue and discuss them during the Standards Team meeting. If a representative has an objection or dissent they should express it as early as possible to ensure