## Auto-converted by kwiki2moinmoin v2005-10-07
Make a policy requirement that:

 * At least two [[DDs]] must be willing to maintain a package before it is accepted into the archive.  
 * If there are not at least two developers interested in the package, it should be removed from the archive (to be enforced at a certain date in the future).  
 * Sponsoring a package counts as a form of co-maintainership also during the NM process.
 * If the group of developers for a package is not able to check up on a package (follow up in the BTS, etc) for a few weeks or months (set your favorite acceptable period of time), another co-maintainer should be found for those packages.

Last time I saw the figure quoted there were almost one thousand maintainers in Debian.  It should be possible to find at least two for any package that is worthwhile including in Debian.

Pros:

 * Maintainers don't have to worry about their packages when they are traveling or busy.
 * Allows little excuse for not closing RC bugs in a timely fashion.
 * Should reduce the need for [[Glossary#nmu|NMUs]].
 * Promotes teamwork.
 * Reduces the tendency for packages to rot in the hands of a solitary maintainer.  (See: ZombieMaintainer.)

Cons:

 * Can create problems if changes are not coordinated between the co-maintainers.

This proposal was originated by MikeFedyk.

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