Strategic experts providing voluntary guidance to the Consortium. ## Purpose Integrating external expertise to strengthen strategic direction and support responsive governance. ## Criteria - Expertise in open civic innovation, governance, systems thinking, or network development - Track record of strategic leadership in related fields - Alignment with Consortium values and mission - Commitment to voluntary service - Independence from current [[Structure/Roles/Steward|Steward]] roles ## Responsibilities - Counsel [[Stewardship Council]] on direction and priorities - Participate in strategic planning processes, relationship building, and/or fundraising - Share domain expertise and external insights - Review and inform annual strategy via [[Annual Cycle Protocol]] - Serve as ombudsperson for member concerns about leadership ## Benefits | Category | Access | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Channels** | [[Advisor Council]] channels (Telegram), strategic discussions, [[OpenCivics Portal]] | | **Knowledge Commons** | Strategic resources on [[OpenCivics Wiki]] and [[OpenCivics Commons]], contribute advisory materials | | **Governance** | Non-binding input, member feedback facilitation | ## Participation Expectations ![[Participation Cadence Protocol#Advisor]] ## Related Protocols - [[Advisor Protocol]] - [[Advisor Council Protocol]] - [[Annual Cycle Protocol]]