This protocol governs how the Network Nations Alliance Constitution is amended — ensuring changes receive adequate consideration while remaining adaptable to evolving needs. ## Instantiation **Trigger Type:** Action-based **Trigger Condition:** - A Member submits a formal amendment proposal ## Authority & Oversight | Role | Authority | Accountability | |------|-----------|----------------| | [[Alliance Assembly]] | Approves or rejects amendments | The Constitution | | [[Steward Council]] | Manages amendment process | Alliance Assembly | | Proposal Author | Develops and presents amendment | Alliance Assembly | ## Amendment Types | Type | Description | Threshold | |------|-------------|-----------| | **Minor** | Clarifications, typo fixes, formatting | Lazy consensus (14 days) | | **Standard** | New protocols, role changes, structural adjustments | Supermajority (2/3) | | **Fundamental** | Changes to Identity, purpose, core values | Supermajority (2/3) + 30-day delay | ## Rights & Responsibilities ### Any Member **Rights:** - Propose amendments to the Constitution - Comment on proposed amendments - Vote on amendments at Alliance Assembly **Responsibilities:** - Propose amendments in good faith - Consider impact on Alliance purpose and function - Engage constructively in discussion ### Steward Council **Rights:** - Classify amendment type - Set timeline for consideration - Recommend approval or rejection **Responsibilities:** - Ensure proposal is properly formatted - Facilitate adequate discussion period - Maintain amendment records - Implement approved amendments ## Process Sequence | Step | Action | Actor | Duration | Output | |------|--------|-------|----------|--------| | 1 | Draft proposal | Member | — | Amendment text | | 2 | Submit proposal | Member | — | Proposal logged | | 3 | Classification | Steward Council | 48 hours | Type determined | | 4 | Discussion period | All Members | 14-30 days | Feedback collected | | 5 | Revision (optional) | Author | As needed | Revised proposal | | 6 | Vote | Alliance Assembly | At gathering | Decision made | | 7 | Implementation | Steward Council | Within 7 days | Constitution updated | ### Step 1-2: Proposal Submission Amendment proposals must include: - Specific text to be added, removed, or changed - Rationale for the change - Impact assessment (what this affects) - Proposed amendment type ### Step 3: Classification Steward Council reviews the proposal and confirms or adjusts the amendment type based on scope and impact. ### Step 4: Discussion Period - **Minor amendments:** 14-day comment period via async channels - **Standard amendments:** 14-day discussion + Alliance Assembly deliberation - **Fundamental amendments:** 30-day discussion + Alliance Assembly deliberation ### Step 5: Revision Author may revise proposal based on feedback. Significant revisions restart the discussion period. ### Step 6: Vote - **Minor:** Lazy consensus — passes if no objections in 14 days - **Standard/Fundamental:** Supermajority vote at Alliance Assembly gathering (2/3 of participating Members) ### Step 7: Implementation Approved amendments are incorporated into the Constitution within 7 days. Version number and date updated. ## Completion & Outputs **Protocol completes when:** - Amendment is approved and implemented - Amendment is rejected - Author withdraws proposal **Outputs:** - Updated Constitution (if approved) - Amendment record with rationale and vote - Notification to all Members ## Exceptions & Edge Cases - **Emergency amendments:** In rare cases requiring immediate action, Steward Council may implement provisional changes pending ratification at next Assembly (requires unanimous Steward consent) - **Conflicting proposals:** If multiple proposals address same section, they are considered in order received; subsequent proposals may need revision - **Ratification of provisional changes:** If provisional changes are not ratified, they are reversed ## Related Protocols - [[Decision-Making Protocol]] — Voting procedures - [[Alliance Assembly Protocol]] — Where votes occur