[vote required to merge] feat: add Executive Council page to handbook

[lwasser]

This PR adds a new page that overviews how the EC works to our guidebook. I also fixed some typos and coordinated content between this page and the main governance page while adding some target links to other pages.

[kcranston]

My only over-arching comment is how this is linked to the navigation in the handbook. It looks like this info will be found via the "Structure & Values" heading in the top navbar, but not via the Governance box in the main part of the page? I would expect to find it in both places.

[kcranston]

this is true, except for the cases listed below that require a vote

[tracykteal]

I think we can flip these sections, starting with 'Decisions requiring a vote' and then go into how decisions are made.

So

How the Executive Council makes decisions

The Executive Council is required to review and approve decisions affecting the fiduciary aspects of the organization, this includes mission/vision/values, governance policies, budget, Executive Director compensation, and new significant strategic initiatives. The Executive Council also supports the Executive Director by serving as a resource for input when needed.

All decisions made by the Executive Council must align with the legal
obligations and policies of pyOpenSci’s fiscal sponsor—Community Initiatives.
This ensures compliance with overarching governance structures and financial
responsibilities.

Decisions requiring an Executive Council vote

what we already have in this section

Decision making process

The topics above require a motion and a vote for approval. Motions and approval can be made in Executive Council meetings or asynchronously via email or Slack. Motions and votes will be noted in the EC meeting minutes.

Collaboration with the Executive Director

...

• Strategic decisions about pursuing proposals or writing grants.
• Substantial changes to pyOpenSci programs.

In these cases, lazy consensus can be employed. About lazy consensus (noted below where to add that section)

[lwasser]

My only over-arching comment is how this is linked to the navigation in the handbook. It looks like this info will be found via the "Structure & Values" heading in the top navbar, but not via the Governance box in the main part of the page? I would expect to find it in both places.

@kcranston, I've reorganized the home page to include more content in each section. Hopefully, that addresses your issue. I also noticed there were a few incorrect links there as well!