<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-addOperator | | **name** | Add Operator Protocol | | **description** | This protocol details the process for appointing a [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator]]. | | **initializationEvent** | A [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] identifies a need for operational support. | | **associatedFunctions** | null | | **associatedRoles** | [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[OpenCivics Labs]] | | **stages** | Identification of Need, Selection, Appointment, Delegation | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol details the process for appointing a [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator]]. **1. Identification of Need** - A [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] identifies the need for an Operator to assist with specific operational tasks. **2. Selection** - The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s select a suitable candidate from among the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s. **3. Appointment** - The selected member is formally appointed to the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator]] role. **4. Delegation** - The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s delegate the relevant operational responsibilities to the new Operator. **Role Term** - The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator]] serves in their role until they choose to relinquish it or until a [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] initiates the [[Remove Operator Protocol 1]] protocol. - Operators can be removed if their role is no longer necessary or if a change is needed. - The role is appointed at the discretion of the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s and serves at their pleasure.