Update EIP-5069: add concept of associate editors

EIPS/eip-5069.md

@@ -49,11 +49,13 @@ Documenting all of the things we would not do is impossible, and the above are j
 
 ### EIP Editors
 
-We, the Editors, consist of some number of EIP Editors and one Keeper of Consensus (or just Keeper for short) elected by and from the EIP Editors.
+We, the Editors, consist of some number of EIP Editors, some number of Associate EIP Editors, and one Keeper of Consensus (or just Keeper for short) elected by and from the EIP Editors.
 
-EIP Editors are responsible for governing the EIP process itself, electing a Keeper, and stewarding proposals.
+EIP Editors are responsible for governing and executing the EIP process, electing a Keeper, and stewarding proposals.
 
-The Keeper's two responsibilities (on top of their EIP Editor duties) are: to determine when rough consensus has been reached on a matter, and determine when/if it is appropriate to re-open an already settled matter.
+Associate Editors are responsible for executing the EIP process: reviewing proposals, approving pull requests, and moving EIPs through their lifecycle in accordance with EIP-1. Associate Editors have editorial discretion in these matters, but their decisions may be overridden by an EIP Editor. Associate Editors do not participate in governance.
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+The Keeper's two responsibilities (on top of their EIP Editor duties) are: to determine when rough consensus has been reached on a matter, and determine when/if it is appropriate to re-open an already settled matter. The Keeper may also resolve disputes involving Associate Editors.
 
 ## Membership
 
@@ -66,6 +68,8 @@ Anyone may apply to join as an EIP Editor. Specific eligibility requirements are
 
 EIP Editors are expected to meet these requirements throughout their tenure, and not doing so is grounds for removal. Any member may delegate some or all of their responsibilities/powers to tools and/or to other people.
 
+Anyone may apply to join as an Associate Editor. The requirements are the same as for EIP Editors, except Associate Editors are not expected to participate in governance.
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 ## Making Decisions
 
 ### Informally
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 ### Formally
 
-Electing a Keeper, adding/removing EIP Editors, and any possibly-controversial decisions must all be made using variations of this formal process.
+Electing a Keeper, adding/removing EIP Editors, adding/removing Associate Editors, and any possibly-controversial decisions must all be made using variations of this formal process. Only EIP Editors participate in formal decision-making.
 
 #### Preparation
 
@@ -104,6 +108,14 @@ An EIP Editor is involuntarily retired once quorum is met, provided no current E
 
 If the departing Editor was also the Keeper, an election for a new Keeper begins immediately.
 
+##### Adding an Associate Editor
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+An Associate Editor is added once quorum is met, provided the candidate consents and no current EIP Editor objects.
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+##### Removing an Associate Editor
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+An Associate Editor is involuntarily retired once quorum is met, provided no current EIP Editor objects. An Associate Editor may voluntarily leave their position at any time.
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 ##### Other Decisions
 
 All other decisions are made through a "rough consensus" process. This does not require all EIP Editors to agree, although this is preferred. In general, the dominant view of the Editors shall prevail. Dominance, in this process, is not determined by persistence or volume but rather a more general sense of agreement. Note that 51% does not mean "rough consensus" has been reached, and 99% is better than rough. It is up to the Keeper to determine if rough consensus has been reached. Every EIP Editor is entitled to have their opinion heard and understood before the Keeper makes that determination.