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| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| **id** | OCL-protocol-removeparticipant |
| **name** | Remove Participant Protocol |
| **description** | The protocol for a participant to voluntarily leave or be removed from a project. |
| **initializationEvent** | A project participant indicates their desire to leave, or is identified for removal. |
| **associatedFunctions** | Project Management |
| **associatedRoles** | [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Coordinator]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]], [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Participant]] |
| **relatedMembranes** | [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Membranes/Labs Projects]] |
| **steps** | Initiation, Offboarding, Confirmation |
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This protocol ensures a smooth and clear process for participants leaving a project.
**1. Initiation**
- **Voluntary:** A participant informs the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Coordinator]] of their intent to leave the project.
- **Involuntary:** The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Coordinator]], in consultation with the [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager]]s if necessary, initiates removal due to inactivity or misalignment.
**2. Offboarding**
- The [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Coordinator]] revokes access to project-specific tools, transfers any ongoing responsibilities, and processes any final payments.
**3. Confirmation**
- The participant is removed from the project's member list, and the departure is noted in the project records.
**Role Term**
- Project participants serve on the project according to the terms of their specific role (Participant, Member, etc.).
- Participants can be removed from projects through this protocol when they choose to leave or when removal is necessary.
- The duration of participation is determined by project needs and the participant's availability.
- The role is project-specific and does not affect their status as a [[OpenCivics Network/Labs/constitution_202508300849-draft/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Member]] if applicable.