<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-addPractitioner | | **name** | Add Labs Practitioner Protocol | | **description** | Outlines the process for admitting a new practitioner into the OpenCivics Labs DAO. | | **initializationEvent** | An existing member nominates a candidate for membership. | | **associatedFunctions** | Membership | | **associatedRoles** | [[Labs Member]], [[Labs Manager]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] | | **stages** | Nomination, Vouching, Membership Proposal, Vote, Onboarding | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol ensures that new members are aligned with the DAO's values and have the trust of the existing community. **1. Nomination** - A current [[Labs Member]] nominates a candidate who has demonstrated commitment and contribution as a [[Labs Participant]]. **2. Vouching** - At least two other [[Labs Member]]s must vouch for the candidate, speaking to their character and past collaborations. **3. Membership Proposal** - A [[Labs Manager]] formally proposes the candidate for membership on the DAO forum. **4. Vote** - The proposal is put to a vote of all [[Labs Member]]s. A super-majority (e.g., 80%) is required for approval. **5. Onboarding** - If approved, the new member is onboarded, signs the membership agreement, and is granted full access and permissions. **Role Term** - [[Labs Member]]s hold their membership indefinitely unless they voluntarily resign or are removed through the [[Remove Labs Member Protocol 1]] protocol. - Members can be removed for violations of the constitution or gross misconduct. - Membership grants access to all DAO functions and voting rights on governance matters.