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