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| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| **id** | OCL-protocol-addManager |
| **name** | Add Manager Protocol |
| **description** | This protocol outlines the election process for adding a new [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]. |
| **initializationEvent** | The start of an election cycle for new DAO management. |
| **associatedFunctions** | null |
| **associatedRoles** | [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] |
| **relatedMembranes** | [[OpenCivics Labs]] |
| **stages** | Nomination Period, Candidate Statements, Election, Confirmation |
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This protocol outlines the election process for adding a new [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]].
**1. Nomination Period**
- A nomination period is opened for all [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s to nominate candidates for the Manager role.
**2. Candidate Statements**
- Nominees provide statements outlining their vision and qualifications.
**3. Election**
- [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s vote on the candidates. A candidate must achieve a majority vote to be elected.
**4. Confirmation**
- The newly elected [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] is confirmed and assumes their responsibilities.
**Role Term**
- The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] will serve no more than two continuous years without an election.
- [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s can be removed by the [[Remove Manager Protocol 1]] protocol at any time for violating the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] Agreement or failing to fulfill role responsibilities.
- Elections must take place prior to the term expires.
- [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s may be re-elected to hold the role an unlimited number of times.