# PEP 772: Packaging Council governance process (Round 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** Coordination\ **Created:** [July 25, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181 "2025-07-25T23:27:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![pf\_moore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pf_moore/32/35_2.png) [@pf\_moore](https://discuss.python.org/u/pf_moore)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/121 "2026-04-17T07:58:25Z")
So is this the point where people (like me) need to self declare that they want to be PSF members for the purposes of voting (and maybe standing) in the council elections? If so, could we have a reminder of how to do so? ---
**Author:** ![hugovk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/hugovk/32/14505_2.png) [@hugovk](https://discuss.python.org/u/hugovk)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/122 "2026-04-17T08:30:14Z")
Yes, there are three types of voting member: - Supporting Member: $99 annual membership, with sliding scale for lower amounts where needed. - Contributing Member: you self-certify, this is the one for you @pf_moore: - Fellows: these are people who have been nominated and selected for their work on Python. There’s also free Basic membership but it has no voting rights. Go to [www.python.org/psf/membership/](https://www.python.org/psf/membership/) to sign up. ---
**Author:** ![pf\_moore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pf_moore/32/35_2.png) [@pf\_moore](https://discuss.python.org/u/pf_moore)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/123 "2026-04-17T10:23:50Z")
On a procedural note, I’m assuming that for the outstanding PEPs where I’m currently PEP delegate (808 and 825), I’ll continue being responsible for them, and will make the pronouncements in due course. There doesn’t seem to be any point trying to hand them over to the new PC. I’m not aware of any new PEPs that are likely to need to be considered before the PC becomes operational, but if any do come up, we can worry about them on a case by case basis. I’m happy to handle simpler ones, and discuss the best approach with the PC for more complex ones. PEP 825 (Wheel variants - format) is a little problematic - the PEP itself is fine, but it is only the starting point for the much more complicated follow-up PEPs that will define actual variants. My expectation is that I will provisionally accept PEP 825 with some pretty strong requirements on the follow-up PEPs to ensure that we don’t end up with a standardised mechanism that can’t be used for the key motivating use cases. I’ll discuss this with the PC once set up, as I think continuity will be important here. ---
**Author:** ![pradyunsg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pradyunsg/32/206_2.png) [@pradyunsg](https://discuss.python.org/u/pradyunsg)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/124 "2026-04-17T17:09:24Z")
> [@pf\_moore](#): > > On a procedural note, I’m assuming that for the outstanding PEPs where I’m currently PEP delegate (808 and 825), I’ll continue being responsible for them, and will make the pronouncements in due course. There doesn’t seem to be any point trying to hand them over to the new PC. Yes. That’s how I personally expect things to operate in the near term (no changes), until the SC changes their delegation. It’d also be reasonable for you to defer stuff to the Packaging Council, and I’ll happily defer to your judgement on that. PS: I’m hoping that the inaugural Packaging council has both Paul and Donald on it, for continuity and because they’re the people with a lotta context (similar to how the inaugural SC had Guido). > [@barry](#): > > I’ve reached out to @Deb to get the process rolling. Phase 1 is querying the PSF voting membership for opting into being a Packaging Council Elector. Not speaking for anyone else… I’d expect that PSF staff will only have bandwidth to execute on all of the election stuff _after_ PyCon US (so about a month from now). And, I think that’s perfectly reasonable. ---
**Author:** ![barry](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/barry/32/42_2.png) [@barry](https://discuss.python.org/u/barry)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/125 "2026-04-17T18:51:37Z")
> [@pradyunsg](#): > > I’d expect that PSF staff will only have bandwidth to execute on all of the election stuff _after_ PyCon US (so about a month from now). And, I think that’s perfectly reasonable. Agreed! We can also discuss logistics at the Packaging Summit, being very mindful (as always) that not everyone will be able to attend. ---
**Author:** ![jezdez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/jezdez/32/5475_2.png) [@jezdez](https://discuss.python.org/u/jezdez)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/126 "2026-04-17T19:32:17Z")
> [@savannahostrowski](#): > > The Python Steering Council is happy to accept [PEP 772](https://peps.python.org/pep-0772/), establishing a Python Packaging Council with broad delegated authority over packaging standards, tools, and implementations. Amazing news, everyone! ---
**Author:** ![pradyunsg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pradyunsg/32/206_2.png) [@pradyunsg](https://discuss.python.org/u/pradyunsg)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/127 "2026-05-21T13:49:42Z")
Given that there have been multiple “what’s going on with this” posts here in the past… I’m here to report that away-from-this-thread progress is happening on the Packaging Council (PC). 🙂 * * * My current understanding is that work for the election will begin _after_ the PSF staff have had a (well deserved!) post-PyCon-US break. It’s looking likely to align with the timing of the PSF board elections.\[1\] * * * Some “at PyCon US” updates: - There was a short discussion about the PC, at the Packaging Summit ([relevant section from the summit notes](https://hackmd.io/k0C-RAIVRnu-YXoDFgABvA#Quick-update-on-PEP-772-Packaging-Council---Barry-Warsaw)). - The PC was discussed in the first answer during the [Steering Council’s keynote panel](https://us.pycon.org/2026/about/keynote-speakers/#keynote-steering-council).\[2\] I personally had multiple conversations with the multiple folks at PyCon US about the PC, spanning from what folks want from it, to expressing interest in running for it. It was nice to get in-person feedback from the community on this, especially since almost all of it was positive! ^.^ And, finally, this is worth lifting this out of the packaging summit discussion notes: @barry and I will be supporting with PSF staff, as community liasons for the inaugral election.\[3\] * * * 1. The intent is to make it possible to vote in only the PC election, or only the board election, or both – with relevant communications being cleanly separated as well. TBD details and feasibility of this – I expect those will come with the election announcement. 2. It’s not up on YouTube yet – the question was along the lines of “does the core team care about packaging?” 😅 3. The PC will do this for future elections, after it has been established. ---
**Author:** ![ichard26](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/ichard26/32/5810_2.png) [@ichard26](https://discuss.python.org/u/ichard26)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/128 "2026-06-18T22:03:12Z")
As another (brief!) update to this, the schedule for the PSF Board elections is now available. The Packaging Council election will occur parallel to the Board election, although there is no indication yet of when exactly. The relevant part is if you want to vote in either election, make sure you’re a voting PSF member and have affirmed your intention to vote by **25th August, 2:00 pm UTC**. > **[PSF Board Election Dates for 2026](https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/06/psf-board-election-dates-for-2026.html)** > > Python Software Foundation (PSF) Board elections are a chance for the community to choose representatives to help the PSF create a vision fo... ---
**Author:** ![pradyunsg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pradyunsg/32/206_2.png) [@pradyunsg](https://discuss.python.org/u/pradyunsg)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/129 "2026-06-19T13:08:32Z")
There’ll be a blog post for the packaging council elections process soon (planned for next week!). ---
**Author:** ![pradyunsg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/pradyunsg/32/206_2.png) [@pradyunsg](https://discuss.python.org/u/pradyunsg)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/130 "2026-07-02T21:10:07Z")
The post, and a new thread is up! > [@The Inaugural Python Packaging Council election (2026)](https://discuss.python.org/t/the-inaugural-python-packaging-council-election-2026/107968): > > Hello folks! In case you missed it, the Python Packaging Council is being established this year with the acceptance of [PEP 772](https://peps.python.org/pep-0772/). confetti_ball I’m starting this topic as a place to share announcements related to the election, since a lot of the folks interested in Python Packaging are active here. If you want to discuss the election, I do request that happen in a separate topic from this one. With the context setting out of the way, here’s the first election announcement covering the electio… ---
**Author:** ![kattni](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/kattni/32/21493_2.png) [@kattni](https://discuss.python.org/u/kattni)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pep-772-packaging-council-governance-process-round-3/100181/131 "2026-07-02T21:47:43Z")
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