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+# Governance
+
+> **Placeholder**: This document will be finalized as part of the EarthSpark Open-Source Strategy.
+
+## Overview
+
+EarthSpark's open-source projects are maintained by EarthSpark Meter Ops. LLC with contributions from Joint Development Agreement partners and the community.
+
+## Decision Making
+
+Details on steering committee composition, decision-making process, and conflict resolution will be added here.
+
+## Contribution Review
+
+Details on how contributions are reviewed, approved, and merged will be added here.