Elected executive council overseeing operations, strategy, and treasury on behalf of Labs Members. # Purpose The Manager Council serves as the executive stewarding body of OpenCivics Labs. Managers are elected by Labs Members and are responsible for overseeing the DAO's operations, strategy, and treasury. They approve projects, manage financial resources, and ensure organizational integrity while acting in alignment with the values and protocols of the Labs. # Composition - **Size:** 2-5 elected Managers - **Terms:** 1-year terms, staggered rotations - **Election:** By Labs Assembly vote - **Leadership:** Rotating facilitation among Managers - **Balance:** Skills including operations, finance, strategy, and project management # Responsibilities **Operations** - Manage day-to-day DAO operations - Maintain organizational infrastructure - Appoint and oversee Operators - Handle legal and financial compliance **Projects** - Approve new project proposals - Allocate resources to projects - Monitor project health and outcomes - Ensure alignment with organizational mission **Treasury** - Oversee treasury management - Approve expenditures within budget - Ensure financial sustainability - Maintain transparent financial reporting **Strategy** - Set strategic direction within member mandate - Develop partnerships and alliances - Guide organizational evolution - Report to Labs Assembly # Meeting Cadence | Type | Frequency | |------|-----------| | Operations sync | Weekly | | Strategic review | Monthly | | Financial review | Quarterly | | Planning retreat | Annually | # Related Protocols - [[Manager Council Protocol]] - [[Manager Treasury Management Protocol]] - [[Labs Project Protocol]] - [[Labs Manager Protocol]] # Related Assets - [[Manager Treasury Multi-Sig]] - [[Mercury Bank Account]] - [[Brand Assets]] - [[Core IP]] # Related Roles - [[Labs Manager]] — Council members - [[Labs Operator]] — Appointed by Council