<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-addManager | | **name** | Add Manager Protocol | | **description** | This protocol outlines the election process for adding a new [[Labs Manager]]. | | **initializationEvent** | The start of an election cycle for new DAO management. | | **associatedFunctions** | null | | **associatedRoles** | [[Labs Member]], [[Labs Manager]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[OpenCivics Labs]] | | **stages** | Nomination Period, Candidate Statements, Election, Confirmation | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol outlines the election process for adding a new [[Labs Manager]]. **1. Nomination Period** - A nomination period is opened for all [[Labs Member]]s to nominate candidates for the Manager role. **2. Candidate Statements** - Nominees provide statements outlining their vision and qualifications. **3. Election** - [[Labs Member]]s vote on the candidates. A candidate must achieve a majority vote to be elected. **4. Confirmation** - The newly elected [[Labs Manager]] is confirmed and assumes their responsibilities. **Role Term** - The [[Labs Manager]] will serve no more than two continuous years without an election. - [[Labs Manager]]s can be removed by the [[Remove Manager Protocol 1]] protocol at any time for violating the [[Labs Manager]] Agreement or failing to fulfill role responsibilities. - Elections must take place prior to the term expires. - [[Labs Member]]s may be re-elected to hold the role an unlimited number of times.