Semi-autonomous project initiatives where members coordinate to experiment, prototype, and publish contributions to open civic innovation. # Purpose Labs Projects are the primary mechanism through which OpenCivics Labs experiments, prototypes, and publishes contributions to the field of open civic innovation. Each project exists as a distinct group with its own participants, coordinator(s), and operational protocols. # Composition - **Formation:** Proposed by members, approved by Manager Council - **Participants:** Labs Members, Labs Participants, and collaborators - **Leadership:** Labs Coordinator(s) designated for each project - **Scope:** Defined by project proposal and agreement - **Resources:** Allocated from Labs Treasury upon approval # Responsibilities **Experimentation** - Prototype and test emerging frameworks and methods - Document learnings and insights - Iterate based on feedback and results **Collaboration** - Coordinate effectively among participants - Maintain clear communication and decision-making - Integrate with broader Labs activities **Publishing** - Document and share project outputs - Contribute to knowledge commons - Present learnings to Labs community **Accountability** - Report on progress to Manager Council - Manage allocated resources responsibly - Complete or wind down projects appropriately # Project Lifecycle | Phase | Activities | |-------|------------| | Proposal | Define scope, team, resources, timeline | | Approval | Manager Council review and resource allocation | | Execution | Active project work, regular check-ins | | Publishing | Document outputs, share learnings | | Completion | Final reporting, project closure | # Related Protocols - [[Labs Project Protocol]] - [[Project Treasury Management Protocol]] - [[Labs Coordinator Protocol]] # Related Assets - [[Project Financial Records]] - [[Project IP]] # Related Roles - [[Labs Coordinator]] — Project leadership - [[Labs Participant]] — Project contributors - [[Labs Member]] — Project team members