<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-remocveManager | | **name** | Remove Manager Protocol | | **description** | Defines the process for removing a Labs Manager from their role, either through recall or voluntary resignation. | | **initializationEvent** | A recall petition is submitted, or a Manager resigns. | | **associatedFunctions** | Governance | | **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** | Initiation, Recall Vote, Transition of Duties | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol handles the removal of a manager from their leadership role. **1. Initiation** - **Voluntary:** A [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]] submits their resignation to the other managers. - **Involuntary (Recall):** A petition to recall a manager, signed by at least 20% of [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s, is submitted. The petition must state the reasons for the recall. **2. Recall Vote** - If a recall petition is submitted, a formal vote is held. A super-majority (e.g., 66%) of [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]]s is required to remove the manager from their role. **3. Transition of Duties** - Upon removal or resignation, the remaining [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s oversee the transition of responsibilities and access, pending the election of a new manager via the [[Add Manager Protocol 1]] protocol. **Role Term** - [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s serve for up to two continuous years before requiring re-election. - Managers can be removed through this protocol for violations of agreements or failure to fulfill responsibilities. - The role can be terminated voluntarily or involuntarily through recall procedures.