[ci skip] Mention selection of a veteran + 1 or 2 rookies

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@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ A release managers role includes making packaged source code from the canonical
available according to their release schedule.
The release schedule for their branch is available on a Wiki page, for example
[PHP 8.0 release schedule](https://wiki.php.net/todo/php80)
[PHP 8.0 release schedule](https://wiki.php.net/todo/php80)
There are two types of release:
@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ The process of making packaged source available and announcing availability is e
in detail below. The process differs slightly for non-stable and stable releases.
Before a release manager can begin their work, there are several things that must happen,
explained at the end of this document in
[New Release Manager Checklist](#new-release-manager-checklist).
explained at the end of this document in
[New Release Manager Checklist](#new-release-manager-checklist).
## General notes and tips
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next minor or major release, issue a call for volunteers on
internals@lists.php.net (cf. http://news.php.net/php.internals/98652).
2. Make sure that there are two or more volunteers, and hold a vote if
necessary (see
2. Make sure that there are two or more volunteers. Typically, one should be a
veteran release manager (having previously served as a php-src release manager),
while the other one (or two) should be rookies. Hold a vote if necessary (see
https://wiki.php.net/rfc/releaseprocess#release_managers_selection).
3. Help the new release managers with their first steps.