I like the name Senate because it implies a limited term, and it properly connotes the function of helping make policy. I don't like Senate because it sounds very haughty. I fear that people may get the wrong impression from it. I can only imagine the gossip...
"Did you hear the latest from the noobs over in the CAP Forum? They're making themselves 'Senators' now. lol... Yeah, I think we need to make some 'Vice Presidents' over in Wifi. And how about some Governors in Firebot? rofl...."
I'd really like to stay away from terms that sound too self important. 'Committee' is a fairly good term, from the list posted by Darkie. Perhaps we could call this the "Policy Committee"? It's a little clunky, but it ties in nicely with Policy Review.
I want a baseline requirement to be that any member of this Committee must have been actively involved through the entire duration of the most recent CAP project. Involvement in multiple CAP projects is preferred. But, even if someone was involved in past CAP projects, if they were not around for CAP5, then they really are not "current" on the state of the CAP project and/or server.
It is essential that the membership on this panel is up-to-date. That's the reason we will form a new committee before each CAP project. There will be no "honorary members" or members selected simply because they are popular and generally respected.
"Actively involved" means that you have posted regularly with intelligent contributions to the discussions. Lurking is not "active involvement". Voting is not "active involvement".
Posting popular opinions is not a requirement. Posting intelligent opinions is a requirement. It's perfectly OK if someone that is not well-liked, is selected to be on the Policy Committee. This is not a popularity contest. It is recognition of a certain level of activity and knowledge about the CAP project. Rulebreaking is not just unpopular -- it's an example of LACK of knowledge about the CAP project. If you've been infracted heavily in the CAP forum in the past, do not expect to be selected to the Policy Committee, regardless of your activity level.
These are just a few ideas. Comments welcome.