From df5900ada535b286c22601e805f7aef537e9cb26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Alex Ellis (OpenFaaS Ltd)" Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:59:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add emeritus definition Signed-off-by: Alex Ellis (OpenFaaS Ltd) --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 98cc4799..15c6ab30 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -246,7 +246,11 @@ 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 and will be listed in the [BACKERS.md](/BACKERS.md) file and will have a place on the team page. +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. + +> emeritus: (of the former holder of an office, especially a university professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour. + +Some guidelines on stepping down: > When somebody leaves or disengages from the project, we ask that they do so in a way that minimises disruption to the project. They should tell [*The Project Lead*, that] they are leaving and take the proper steps to ensure that others can pick up where they left off.