<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-removePractitioner | | **name** | Remove Labs Practitioner Protocol | | **description** | Defines the process for removing a practitioner from the DAO for violations of the constitution or gross misconduct. | | **initializationEvent** | A formal complaint is raised against a member by another member. | | **associatedFunctions** | Governance, Legal | | **associatedRoles** | [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] | | **steps** | Formal Complaint, Investigation, Mediation, Removal Vote | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol is a last resort to protect the integrity and safety of the DAO. **1. Formal Complaint** - A [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]] submits a formal, private complaint to the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s, detailing the alleged violation. **2. Investigation** - The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s conduct a fair and impartial investigation, gathering evidence and speaking to all relevant parties. **3. Mediation** - If appropriate, the managers will attempt to resolve the conflict through a mediated conversation. **4. Removal Vote** - If mediation fails or is inappropriate, the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s may call a vote to remove the member. A super-majority (e.g., 80%) of all other members is required. The member in question does not get a vote. **Role Term** - [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s hold their membership indefinitely unless they voluntarily resign or are removed through this protocol. - Members can be removed for violations of the constitution or gross misconduct. - Removal is permanent and requires a super-majority vote of all other members.