How should the TAC handle overdue PR decisions?

[marcelamelara]

While the TAC has a documented decision process for open PRs,...

...this document doesn't address is what we do in case the waiting period ends and we still don't have enough approvals. I'm not sure there is really a solution to this though, other than not re-electing TAC members who are failing to respond in a timely manner...

Originally posted by @lehors in #402 (review)

[sevansdell]

If we want to make that official (TAC members not eligible for re-election if not participating in closing PRs in timeline) we would need to make that language official in the TAC election documentation for eligibility. We could also put a statement in the TAC member R&R that failure to do these duties may result in ineligibility to run for re-election.

[lehors]

I know I raised that question but I am not sure we should really do anything about it. I think my point about leaving it to the electors is actually sensible. This is no different from how it works for elected officials in our government for instance.

[marcelamelara]

I think my point about leaving it to the electors is actually sensible. This is no different from how it works for elected officials in our government for instance.

I generally agree with this. And at the same time, I also don't get the sense that most electors outside TI leads are watching the TAC's activities. To me, the issues is less about delays and more about irregular active participation in PR reviews.

I would be ok with adding some text into the TAC member R&Rs to say that the if a TAC member fails to respond consistently, even after check-ins from the TAC chair/other members, then that person could become ineligible.