doc/community: update conflict of interest rule according to GA vote

1 files changed, 7 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/doc/community.texi b/doc/community.texi
index 90d2b6f366..97a49f15ed 100644
--- a/doc/community.texi
+++ b/doc/community.texi
@@ -82,8 +82,6 @@ The TC has 2 modes of operation: a RFC one and an internal one.
 
 If the TC thinks it needs the input from the larger community, the TC can call for a RFC. Else, it can decide by itself.
 
-If the disagreement involves a member of the TC, that member should recuse themselves from the decision.
-
 The decision to use a RFC process or an internal discussion is a discretionary decision of the TC.
 
 The TC can also reject a seizure for a few reasons such as: the matter was not discussed enough previously; it lacks expertise to reach a beneficial decision on the matter; or the matter is too trivial.
@@ -123,6 +121,13 @@ The decisions from the TC will be sent on the mailing list, with the [TC] tag.
 
 Internally, the TC should take decisions with a majority, or using ranked-choice voting.
 
+Each TC member must vote on such decision according to what is, in their view, best for the project.
+
+If a TC member feels they are affected by a conflict of interest with regards to the case, they should announce it and recuse themselves from the TC
+discussion and vote.
+
+A conflict of interest is presumed to occur when a TC member has a personal interest (e.g. financial) in a specific outcome of the case.
+
 The decision from the TC should be published with a summary of the reasons that lead to this decision.
 
 The decisions from the TC are final, until the matters are reopened after no less than one year.