All Labs Members convening for governance, community building, and collective decision-making. # Purpose The Labs Assembly is the primary governance body of OpenCivics Labs. It holds ultimate authority over the organization's direction, elects leadership, and maintains the cultural and ethical fabric of the community. Members participate in protocol governance, nominate and elect roles, and shape organizational strategy. # Composition - **Membership:** All active Labs Members - **Participation:** Open to all members in good standing - **Quorum:** Defined per protocol for binding decisions - **Facilitation:** Rotating among members or designated by Manager Council # Responsibilities **Governance** - Elect Labs Managers - Vote on constitutional amendments - Approve major strategic decisions - Ratify new protocols **Community** - Uphold organizational values and ethics - Support member onboarding and integration - Contribute to conflict resolution - Maintain cultural coherence **Strategy** - Input to annual planning and priorities - Propose and evaluate initiatives - Provide feedback on organizational direction # Meeting Cadence | Type | Frequency | |------|-----------| | Regular assembly | Monthly | | Governance votes | As needed | | Annual review | Yearly | # Related Protocols - [[Labs Assembly Protocol]] - [[Labs Member Protocol]] - [[Constitutional Amendment Protocol]] # Related Roles - [[Labs Member]] — All members participate - [[Labs Manager]] — Elected by and accountable to Assembly