
"Kicking off the GNU Assembly"
https://gnu.tools/en/blog/2021/04/kicking-off-the-gnu-assembly/
"... We came up with a founding document last year through a transparent discussion process, followed by a formal endorsement period, after which we set up the Assembly mailing list. This mailing list is a safe space where the group discusses its organization and governance.
Currently, the GNU Assembly consists of maintainers and developers from about 30 packages—old and young, small and big. ..."