The core life processes required to sustain and evolve the organism. Protocols are repeatable, documented processes for coordinating action within the Commons.
## Cultural Protocols
- [[Decision-Making Protocol]] - Tiered decision-making processes
- [[Conflict Transformation Protocol]] - Graduated pathway for conflict resolution
## Role Protocols
- [[Member Protocol]] - Admission, advancement, and exit of members
- [[Steward Protocol]] - Process for adding and removing Stewards
- [[Project Lead]] - Becoming a Project Lead through proposal
- [[Licensed Partner]] - Lifecycle of Licensed Partner status
- [[Gardener Protocol]] - Becoming a Gardener through training and skills
- [[Operator Protocol]] - Becoming an Operator through application
## Asset Protocols
- [[Brand Usage Protocol]] - Fair-use guidance and certified use approvals
- [[Constitution Protocol]] - Adoption and amendment process
- [[IP Protocol]] - Intake and licensing for contributed IP
- [[Publishing Protocol]] - Documentation of proposals and decisions
- [[Treasury Management Protocol]] - Tiered financial decision-making
## Membrane Protocols
- [[Steward Council Protocol]] - Council decision-making lifecycle
- [[Commons Member Assembly Protocol]] - Assembly engagement and proposal development
- [[Project Protocol]] - Lifecycle for scoped initiatives
- [[Operations Team Protocol]] - Operational work streams management