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]]