~~(Arun) The project at the time of proposal must meet Hyperledger's charter as defined and amended on time to time. (Leaving it out on purpose, this is expected and implicit).~~
(Arun) TSC may decide to go through in depth and understand the project, ask for special sessions. There is no fixed timeline as to when TSC makes a decision. Project proposal can bring the topic back to TSC if there are no action items pending and all questions are answered with documents to demonstrate the completion.
- ~~(Hart) This seems like rules for the TSC rather than guidelines for the project. Can we rephrase this so it tells the submitters what to expect rather than sets rules for the TSC?~~
- ~~(Arun) Right, makes sense.~~

Documents

(Arun) Make existing source code and relevant documentations, design discussions available in public. Keep them in review before bringing for discussion in TSC meeting.
- (Hart) I think this is a big one. We shouldn't even consider proposals where these things are not yet public, and should tell submitters to come back when they are.

Proposal Process

(Arun) Follow the guidelines listed at https://hyperledger.github.io/hyperledger-hip/
(Arun) Update checklist items for tools/website/writing blogs/marketing etc. ~~(TODO: come up with a checklist)~~. This becomes important as the community and number of projects grow. The requirement here is that project team follows up on completing the checklist after it is approved. Checklist can be found at New Project Checklist - Community Architects - Hyperledger Confluence.

(Arun) Make relevant documentations, design discussions available in public. Keep them in review before bringing for discussion in TSC meeting.
- (Hart) I think this is a big one. We shouldn't even consider proposals where these things are not yet public, and should tell submitters to come back when they are.
(Arun) Publish the project's scope in advance. Call for public review comments on project's scope.
- ~~Optionally, make use of Hyperledger channels to invite more participation.~~ Make use of Hyperledger mailing lists to invite and call for participation.
- There can be special consideration, for example projects that are incubated from labs have been in the public domain, Hyperledger community is familiar with them.