This protocol defines the expectations, rights, and participation ethics for Members of the Network Nations Alliance. ## Instantiation **Trigger Type:** Status-based **Trigger Condition:** - An individual or organization holds the Member role ## Authority & Oversight | Role | Authority | Accountability | |------|-----------|----------------| | [[Member]] | Participates per this protocol | Alliance Assembly | | [[Steward Council]] | Supports Member participation | Alliance Assembly | ## Participation Ethics All Members commit to the following participation ethics: **Good Faith Engagement** - Participate with genuine intent to contribute - Assume good faith in others unless shown otherwise - Engage constructively even in disagreement **Honest Communication** - Represent yourself and your work accurately - Share relevant information that affects collective decisions - Acknowledge uncertainty and limitations **Respect for Others** - Honor the dignity of all participants - Listen actively and make space for diverse voices - Avoid personal attacks and dismissive behavior **Accountability** - Follow through on commitments - Accept feedback and reflect on impact - Acknowledge mistakes and work to repair harm **Alignment** - Act in accordance with Alliance purpose and values - Raise concerns through appropriate channels - Support decisions once made, even if you disagreed ## Rights & Responsibilities ### Rights | Category | Right | |----------|-------| | **Governance** | Voice in Alliance Assembly, proposal rights, voting participation | | **Community** | Access to Telegram channels, gatherings, activities | | **Resources** | Access to Network Nations Index, Member Directory, Notion workspace | | **Information** | Receive updates, financial reports, decision records | ### Responsibilities | Category | Responsibility | |----------|----------------| | **Participation** | Engage in Alliance Assembly at least annually | | **Ethics** | Uphold participation ethics in all Alliance spaces | | **Community** | Support fellow members, contribute to healthy culture | | **Communication** | Keep contact information current, respond to important matters | ## Member Types The Alliance welcomes both individual and organizational Members: **Individual Members:** Natural persons participating in their own capacity **Organizational Members:** Organizations (including Network Nations) participating through designated representatives - Organizations designate a primary contact - Organizations may change representatives with notice to Stewards - Representatives participate as themselves while also representing organizational perspective ## Engagement Expectations To remain in good standing, Members are expected to: - Participate in at least one Alliance Assembly gathering per year - Maintain current contact information - Respond to direct inquiries within reasonable time - Not be in unresolved conflict under [[3. Protocols/Cultural Protocols/Conflict Transformation Protocol|Conflict Transformation Protocol]] Members not meeting these expectations may be contacted for re-engagement or graceful transition out. ## Completion & Outputs **Protocol is ongoing while:** - Individual or organization holds Member role **Outputs:** - Participation record - Contribution history ## Related Protocols - [[Membership Protocol]] — Joining, transitioning, departing - [[3. Protocols/Cultural Protocols/Conflict Transformation Protocol|Conflict Transformation Protocol]] — Addressing issues - [[Alliance Assembly Protocol]] — Participating in governance