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32 changes: 16 additions & 16 deletions GOVERNANCE.md
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# Commonhaus Foundation Project Governance

The Commonhaus Foundation (CF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to open-source innovation and collaboration.
Organizational governance is described in detail in the [Bylaws][bylaws], which are the authoritative source for all policies and procedures. What follows is a quick reference to the key governance concepts and processes.

## CF Membership and Roles
The Commonhaus Foundation (CF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to open-source innovation and collaboration.

- **Project Leaders and Code Owners**: Key contributors who drive CF projects. They hold write permissions in project repositories and have full voting rights in CFC decisions.
- **General Members**: Open to all who support our mission. Active members, contributing in various ways, can gain voting rights and participate in elections.

See [Membership and Roles][membership] for more details.
Organizational governance is described in detail in the [Bylaws][bylaws], which are the authoritative source for all policies and procedures. What follows is a quick reference to the key governance concepts and processes.

## CF Council

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See [CF Council][cfc] for more details.

## CF Membership and Roles

- **Projects**: Open-source projects that are donated to CF. Project Leaders submit an application for their project to join the Commonhaus Foundation.
- **Project Leaders and Code Owners**: Key contributors who drive CF projects. They hold admin and/or write permissions in project repositories. Project leaders are CF members and are eligible for election to the CFC.
- **General Members**: CF Membership is open to all who support our mission. Active members, contributing in various ways, can gain voting rights and participate in elections.

See [Membership and Roles][membership] for more details.

## CF Advisory Board

The **CF Advisory Board** comprises representatives from supporting organizations. They offer strategic guidance to the CFC.

See [CF Advisory Board (bylaws)][cfab] for more details.

## Decision Making and Voting
## Decision Making and Voting

CF uses the Lazy Consensus decision-making model. When seeking consensus, members should express objections or dissent as early as possible to ensure there is time to discuss and address objections.
CF uses the Lazy Consensus decision-making model. When seeking consensus, members should express objections or dissent as early as possible to ensure there is time to discuss and address objections. See [Decision making (bylaws)][cf-decision-making] for more details.

For CFC elections, CF adopts a preference-based voting system facilitated by [Elekto](https://elekto.dev/).

Every member, regardless of their role or contribution level, has an equal voice and is entitled to one vote in all decisions.

See [Decision making (bylaws)][cf-decision-making] for more details.

## Record Keeping
## Record Keeping

The CF is committed to maintaining thorough and accessible records of its activities as documented in [Record Keeping][records].

## Code of Conduct
## Code of Conduct

All participants in the project are expected to adhere to the project's [Code of Conduct][coc]. Please ensure you are familiar with its guidelines and expectations, as it's essential for maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.

## Trademark Policy
## Trademark Policy

CF logos, icons, and domain names are protected by trademark rights. Usage of these trademarks must adhere to our [Trademark Policy][].

## Contributing
## Contributing

We welcome all forms of contribution, from code improvements to documentation and design. For details on how to contribute and the process your contributions will follow, please read our [Contributing Guidelines][contrib].

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6. **Implementation:** Approved amendments are promptly reflected in the Bylaws repository, with the changes effective immediately unless otherwise specified.

This process ensures that amendments to the Bylaws are made with consideration, transparency, and the consensus of the CF community.

[bylaws]: ./README.md
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- **Engagement**: The Advisory Board's engagement is pivotal in aligning the CF's strategic initiatives with industry needs, ensuring that the foundation remains relevant and responsive to the ecosystem it serves.

An up-to-date list of Advisory Board representatives will be maintained in the `advisory-board` [MEMBERS.yaml][] attribute, fostering transparency and openness.
An up-to-date list of Advisory Board representatives will be maintained in the `advisory-board` [MEMBERS.yaml][] attribute.

[MEMBERS.yaml]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/MEMBERS.yaml
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This policy applies to all individuals with decision-making authority within the CF, including CF Council (CFC) members and officers, and extends to project leaders and members when their interests may influence Foundation activities.

- [Definition of Conflict of Interest](#definition-of-conflict-of-interest)
- [Examples](#examples)
- [Disclosing Potential Conflicts of Interest](#disclosing-potential-conflicts-of-interest)
- [Immediate Disclosure](#immediate-disclosure)
- [Annual Disclosure](#annual-disclosure)
- [Managing Conflicts](#managing-conflicts)
- [Transparency and Documentation](#transparency-and-documentation)
- [Prohibited Acts](#prohibited-acts)
- [Guidelines for Gifts and Hospitality](#guidelines-for-gifts-and-hospitality)
- [Training and Compliance](#training-and-compliance)
- [Procedures for Determining Compensation](#procedures-for-determining-compensation)
- [Review of Policy](#review-of-policy)

## Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual's personal, professional, or financial interests could potentially interfere with or influence their decisions or actions on behalf of the CF.
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For questions or clarifications on this policy, please contact `legal@mailing-list`.

[amendment process]: ../bylaws/amendments.md
[amendment process]: ../bylaws/amendments.md
[record-keeping]: ../bylaws/notice-records.md#record-keeping

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