From 36711cf41b1d06af471a43496446d04e09915aea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Ellis Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 11:21:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update CONTRIBUTING.md --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index accc804e..a736a027 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ If you can no-longer commit to being part of a team, then you may move to Commun #### Stepping-down and emeritus status -After stepping-down, you will have an [emeritus status](https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/emeritus) and will be listed in the [BACKERS.md](/BACKERS.md) file and will have a place on the team page. +After stepping-down, you may request to have an [emeritus status](https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/emeritus) and to be listed in the [BACKERS.md](/BACKERS.md) file for a period of time. > emeritus: (of the former holder of an office, especially a university professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour.