Community Committees

AZERPUG is governed by four volunteer-led committees. Following PostgreSQL global community practice, each committee has a clear charter, recommended composition, and an open application process — anyone in the community can apply.

These committees are currently being formed. Open seats are highlighted below — apply through the application form. Decisions follow the PostgreSQL community principle of openness and rotation: terms are limited and selections are made transparently.

Limited Terms

Committee members serve fixed terms (typically 1–2 years), with rotation to prevent entrenchment.

Open & Transparent

Charters, decisions, and meeting summaries are public. Applications are open to any community member.

Diverse Composition

Members are drawn from different companies and backgrounds; no single employer holds a majority on any committee.

Code of Conduct Committee (CoCC)

Receives and investigates Code of Conduct complaints, ensuring a safe and welcoming community.

The CoC Committee is the confidential body that handles all reports of Code of Conduct violations across AZERPUG events, channels, and activities. Members must demonstrate impartiality, discretion, and good judgement. The committee follows the official PostgreSQL Code of Conduct as adopted by AZERPUG.

Size3 members
Term1 year, renewable once
CompositionLead, Diversity Member, External Reviewer

Program Committee

Selects meetup and conference talks via double-blind review.

The Program Committee runs the Call for Papers (CFP) for AZERPUG meetups and conferences, evaluates proposals on merit, and shapes the technical agenda. To minimise bias, reviews are double-blind: speaker names and affiliations are hidden from reviewers during scoring. Members recuse themselves from reviewing proposals where they have a conflict of interest.

Size5–7 members
TermPer event cycle (with renewal)
MethodDouble-blind review, conflict-of-interest recusal

Organizing & Volunteers Committee

Runs event logistics: venue, registration, A/V, sponsors, on-site coordination.

This committee turns plans into reality. Responsibilities include venue scouting and contracts, sponsorship coordination, registration management, A/V and streaming, on-site signage, volunteer coordination, and post-event reporting. It works closely with the Program Committee for talks and the Advocacy Committee for promotion.

Size4–8 members
TermPer event, rolling
Useful skillsLogistics, vendor mgmt, A/V, hospitality

Advocacy & Marketing Committee

Owns AZERPUG's voice — social media, press, brand, and community outreach.

The Advocacy Committee promotes PostgreSQL and AZERPUG in Azerbaijan and abroad. Responsibilities include managing official channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Telegram, YouTube, X), writing announcements, coordinating with PostgreSQL Europe / global press contacts, designing event posters, and engaging with universities and student groups to grow the next generation of contributors.

Size3–5 members
Term1 year, renewable
Useful skillsWriting, design, social media, PR, AZ/EN/RU

Want to help govern AZERPUG?

All committees have open seats. Applications are reviewed openly and decisions are communicated to applicants. No prior committee experience required — just a commitment to PostgreSQL and to the community.

Apply to a Committee