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| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| **id** | OCL-protocol-removeOperator |
| **name** | Remove Operator Protocol |
| **description** | The process for removing a Labs Operator from their role. |
| **initializationEvent** | An Operator resigns, or their role is no longer needed. |
| **associatedFunctions** | Operations |
| **associatedRoles** | [[Labs Manager]], [[Labs Operator]] |
| **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] |
| **steps** | Initiation, Transition |
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This protocol handles the removal of an Operator from their appointed role.
**1. Initiation**
- **Voluntary:** A [[Labs Operator]] submits their resignation to the [[Labs Manager]]s.
- **Involuntary:** The [[Labs Manager]]s determine the role is no longer necessary or a change is needed.
**2. Transition**
- The [[Labs Manager]]s oversee the transition of all operational duties and access rights.
**Role Term**
- [[Labs Operator]]s serve in their role until they choose to relinquish it or until the [[Labs Manager]]s determine the role is no longer needed.
- The role is appointed at the discretion of the [[Labs Manager]]s and serves at their pleasure.
- Operators can be removed if their role is no longer necessary or if a change is needed.