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Governance Pack: RACI + RFC template + release checklist

The minimum governance that keeps velocity without chaos.

What it is

Purpose and scope.

A starter pack that defines ownership, decision flow and release discipline.

When to use

Signals this is the right tool.

When change requests are inconsistent or teams do not know who decides.

How to use

Minimum steps to get value quickly.

Download the pack and review the 4 templates (RACI, RFC, release checklist, deprecation policy)
Customize RACI matrix: list your token categories, assign one owner each from DS team
Adapt RFC template: add your component API conventions and review criteria
Schedule monthly release window: pick a date, add to team calendars, block for 2 hours
Document deprecation timeline: minimum 3 minor releases or 6 months warning
Link templates from your design system documentation homepage

Before you start

Prerequisites and when to skip this.

Prerequisites

When NOT to use this

Consider instead

Downloads

Grab the files and ship.

Keep the loop tight.