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 ## The Triager
 
-Each week, one of the core maintainers will serve as the designated "triager" starting after the
-public stand-up meetings on Thursday. This person will be in charge triaging new PRs and issues
-throughout the work week.
+Each week, a core maintainer acts as the triager, responsible for:
+
+- Reviewing new issues and PRs
+
+- Applying labels and milestones
+
+- Keeping queues manageable
+
+The rotation begins after the weekly public stand-up on Thursday.
 
 ## Labels