Merge pull request #44 from pragma-org/musik-c-patch-2

Create Project Committee role description

Author: musik-c

PDR-0011-Project-Committee/roledescription.md

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+Title: Project Committee Role
+Category: Guidelines
+Status: Pending
+Authors:
+    - Christina Gianelloni <[email protected]> 
+Created: 2025-11-03
+---
+
+# Project Committee Member
+
+## About the Project Committee
+
+The PRAGMA Project Committee (PC) is a community body that helps evaluate, recommend, and oversee projects joining PRAGMA. The PC ensures alignment with PRAGMA’s mission to advance open source development within the Cardano ecosystem and beyond.
+
+Working closely with the Administrative Board, the committee reviews project proposals, provides guidance projects, and upholds PRAGMA’s values of 
+transparency, meritocracy, and collaboration.
+
+## Responsibilities
+Project Committee members are expected to:
+ - Review and evaluate project applications for technical quality, governance readiness, and community value.
+ - Engage with project teams to clarify goals, milestones, and alignment with PRAGMA’s open source principles.
+ - Provide recommendations to the Administrative Board on admitting or rejecting project applicants.
+ - Offer periodic feedback on active Maintainer Committees and help improve onboarding and reporting practices.
+ - Participate in discussions and votes at scheduled PC meetings (typically once per month).
+ - Promote collaboration and mentorship across the PRAGMA ecosystem.
+
+## Desired Qualities
+We’re looking for individuals who:
+ - Have experience in open source software, blockchain development, community management, or governance.
+ - Understand (or are eager to learn about) Cardano’s ecosystem.
+ - Demonstrate objectivity, discretion, and professionalism in evaluating proposals.
+ - Can commit a few hours per month for reviews and coordination.
+ - Value collaboration, diversity of thought, and consensus-building.
+ - Adherence to PRAGMA's [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/pragma-org/PDRs/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+
+## Term and Commitment
+   - The Administrative Board issues a public call for applications, describing the role, expected workload and selection criteria. The AB reviews all submissions and appoints members by majority vote.
+ - The initial term is 12 months, with the option for renewal.
+ - Expected time commitment: 2–4 hours per month (more during evaluation cycles, twice annually).
+ - Members may resign in writing at any time.
+ - Members may be removed by a majority vote of the AB for cause (misconduct, breach of confidentiality, or repeated non-participation).  
+
+## Benefits
+ - Contribute to shaping the growth of open source projects in the Cardano ecosystem.
+ - Gain visibility and experience in decentralized governance.
+ - Collaborate with diverse technical and governance leaders across the PRAGMA community.
+
+## How to Apply
+
+Interested participants may apply via the official PRAGMA application form (link forthcoming). Applicants should briefly describe:
+ - Their background in open source, governance, community management or technical projects.
+ - What they hope to contribute to the Project Committee.
+ - Any affiliations within Cardano or other open source communities.