<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-addPartner | | **name** | Add Partner Protocol | | **description** | This protocol outlines the process for establishing a partnership with an external entity. | | **initializationEvent** | An external entity or [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]] proposes a partnership. | | **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]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Partner]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] | | **steps** | Initial Contact, Scoping, Agreement, Approval | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol outlines the process for establishing a partnership with an external entity. **1. Initial Contact** - An initial proposal for partnership is made by either a [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]] or the external entity. **2. Scoping** - A [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] works with the potential partner to define the scope, goals, and terms of the partnership. **3. Agreement** - A formal partnership agreement is drafted and reviewed by the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s. **4. Approval** - The partnership agreement is approved by a consensus of the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s. The new [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Partner]] is then formally recognized. **Role Term** - The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Partner]] relationship continues according to the terms specified in the partnership agreement. - Partnerships can be terminated through the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508141605-draft/3. Protocols/Role Protocols/Remove Partner Protocol]] protocol when terms are met or either party wishes to end the relationship. - The partnership status is reviewed periodically by the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s to ensure continued alignment.