Elected representative body bridging membership and Consortium operations. Ensures member voices are represented in key decisions while maintaining efficient governance. # Purpose The Delegate Council acts as the democratic bridge between the membership and day-to-day Consortium operations, ensuring member voices are represented in key decisions while maintaining efficient governance and accountability. # Composition & Quorum - **Composition:** 3-7 elected [[Delegate]]s per [[Delegate Protocol]] - **Quorum:** 50% of seated [[Delegate]]s (minimum 4 of 7) - **[[Structure/Roles/Steward|Steward]] participation:** [[Structure/Roles/Steward|Steward]]s attend meetings unless asked not to; may speak and participate but do not vote - **Leadership:** Rotating chair/coordinator among [[Delegate]]s # Responsibilities **Membership Management** - Review and approve new member applications - Coordinate role transitions and upgrades - Ensure alignment with values and completion of requirements - Maintain inclusive membership standards **Conflict Resolution** - Mediate disputes between members - Handle grievances and appeals - Investigate misconduct allegations - Recommend corrective actions when necessary **Strategic Direction** - Collaborate with Stewardship Council on policy development - Review constitutional amendments for member impact - Ensure strategic decisions reflect membership needs - Coordinate member input to governance changes **Financial Oversight** - Review and approve Multi-Sig transactions - Verify alignment with approved budgets - Provide input to annual budget development - Monitor financial transparency and accountability # Participation Cadence ![[Participation Cadence Protocol#Delegate]] # Related Protocols - [[Delegate Council Protocol]] - [[Delegate Protocol]] - [[Protocols/Cultural Protocols/Conflict Transformation Protocol|Conflict Transformation Protocol]] - [[Protocols/Asset Protocols/Treasury Management Protocol|Treasury Management Protocol]] # Related Groups - [[Stewardship Council]] — Joint policy development, strategic planning, constitutional interpretation - [[Citizen Assembly]] — Democratic accountability, regular reporting, member representation - [[Advisor Council]] — Collaborative oversight, accountability functions