When putting in place a dedicated function to carry out FOSS governance at BT we found it useful to create a manifesto, that positioned the team and it's activities within the context of the wider organisation and existing functions.
The manifesto text is below as a template, and as can be seen it is very brief. The intention here was not to specify policy or process Etc, nor to go into any of the operational details. But instead to simply outline the basic operating principles.
FOSS Governance Team ManifestoThe team exists to facilitate the effective adoption of FOSS technology and principles across <company>. It provides a service to anyone within <company> who requires guidance in connection with FOSS matters, and draws upon a knowledge base that takes into account: