The operational coordination body of the Network Nations Alliance — responsible for maintaining infrastructure, managing assets, and enabling the work of the membership. ## Purpose The Steward Council coordinates the operational aspects of the Alliance. Stewards work together to maintain platforms, manage resources, support activities, and ensure the Alliance can fulfill its purpose. The Council serves the membership rather than directing it. ## Composition All Stewards are members of the Steward Council. ## Authority The Steward Council has authority over: - Day-to-day operational decisions - Platform and tool administration - Treasury management within approved parameters - Activity support and resource allocation - Communications and external representation The Steward Council does **not** have authority over: - Constitutional changes (requires Alliance Assembly) - Fundamental shifts in purpose or direction - Matters the Assembly has reserved to itself ## Decision-Making | Decision Type | Method | Threshold | |--------------|--------|-----------| | Operational matters | Lazy consensus | No objections in 48 hours | | Resource allocation | Consent-based | No paramount objections | | Emergency actions | Any Steward may act | Ratification within 7 days | ## Meetings **Regular Coordination:** Weekly or bi-weekly operational sync **Working Sessions:** As needed for specific projects or issues **Strategic Planning:** Quarterly review and planning ## Accountability The Steward Council is accountable to: - The Alliance Assembly - The Constitution - Members and Activity Coordinators who depend on Alliance infrastructure ## Governing Protocols - [[Steward Council Protocol]] - [[3. Protocols/Asset Protocols/Treasury Management Protocol|Treasury Management Protocol]] - [[3. Protocols/Role Protocols/Steward Protocol|Steward Protocol]]