Layer 2 · Governance
3 Authority Registry
- Layer: 2 — Governance & Decision Logic
- Status: Stub — not yet adopted
- RCOS reference: §4.3, §4.7
Lists all roles, circles, or bodies that hold decision-making authority, along with their explicit scope, limits, and term.
Registered Authorities
RCOS definition4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5
- 4.3.1 All authority MUST be assigned to explicitly defined roles, circles, or bodies.
- 4.3.2 Authority assignments MUST include:
- 4.3.3 No individual or body MAY exercise authority outside its explicitly assigned scope.
- 4.3.4 Authority MUST NOT be derived from charisma, seniority, ownership, or informal influence.
- 4.3.5 Temporary or emergency authority MUST be explicitly defined, time-bounded, and subject to review.
Why write every authority down?
Authority that is not explicitly registered gets filled in by default — by whoever has been around longest, speaks loudest, or controls the keys. A single registry that names every role, bounds its scope, caps its limits, and ties its basis to a delegation act makes unauthorized action detectable and prevents authority from being derived from charisma, seniority, or ownership.
| Role / Body | Scope of authority | Limits | Term / Duration | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Authority must not be derived from charisma, seniority, ownership, or informal influence.
Temporary or emergency authority must be explicitly defined, time-bounded, and subject to review.
Ratification Record
- Adopted:
- Decision type: Constitutional
- Version:
- Decision record: