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 Symfony Core Team
 =================
 
-This document states the rules that govern the Symfony Core group. These rules
+The **Symfony Core** team is the group of developers that determine the
+direction and evolution of the Symfony project. Their votes rule if the
+features and patches proposed by the community are approved or rejected.
+
+All the Symfony Core members are long-time contributors with a solid technical
+expertise and they have demonstrated a strong commitment to drive the project
+forward.
+
+This document states the rules that govern the Symfony Core team. These rules
 are effective upon publication of this document and all Symfony Core members
 must adhere to said rules and protocol.