Governance Framework

I. Structure of the Honorary Family Council

• The Honorary Family Council shall consist of exactly 10 seats.

• The initial Founding Council is formed by direct invitation from the platform founders. Their term is 1 year.

• All subsequent Council members are elected to a 3-year term.

• A representative may be re-elected up to three consecutive terms (excluding the initial founding year).

• Upon completing three consecutive terms, the representative receives the elevated honorary status of Council Steward (see Section IV).

II. Voting Rights and Family Representation

• Each confirmed family on the platform with an active membership shall designate one official representative as the Head of Family Account.

• Only the Head of Family Account has voting rights on behalf of the entire family.

• All voting is conducted digitally and anonymously.

• In Council elections, each eligible family may vote for up to three candidates.

• The 10 candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be seated.

III. Admission of New Families to the Platform

• Any existing member family may nominate up to 3 candidate families per calendar year.

• Each sitting Council member may nominate up to 10 candidate families per calendar year as a mark of distinction.

• Nominees are reviewed and voted on by the Honorary Council.

• A minimum of 7 out of 10 votes is required for approval.

• In case of a tie or insufficient support, the candidate is declined and may reapply for consideration after one year.

IV. Council Stewardship (Lifetime Executive Role)

• Any family representative who has served three consecutive elected terms becomes a Council Steward.

Council Stewards:

• Retain a permanent elevated status within the governance system.

• Receive two votes on all matters put before the Council.

• Do not occupy one of the 10 active seats, but retain full voting privileges equivalent to two sitting members.

• May appoint a successor to serve on the Council for one full term without election, immediately following their transition to Steward.

• May participate in all discussions, propose policy, and lead strategic committees.

• Hold ceremonial, strategic, and institutional influence.

• Have the right to veto amendments to the Council Charter.

V. Impeachment Procedure

• Any sitting Council member may initiate a motion to remove another member for misconduct, negligence, or violation of values.

• A motion of impeachment requires 7 out of 10 votes in favor.

• If passed, the member is immediately removed and barred from standing in the next electoral cycle.

VI. Political Alliances: Clans

• Member families may form Clans — recognized political alliances within the platform.

• Clans do not grant additional votes but:

  • May coordinate election campaigns and candidate lists.

  • May publicly identify affiliated families as part of their block.

  • Require approval by the Honorary Council for formal recognition.

VII. Special Council Privileges and Responsibilities

• The Council upholds the ethical and editorial standards of the platform.

• Approves the format, integrity, and credibility of family archives.

• May propose and award the Legacy Honor annually for exceptional contributions to heritage, culture, or intergenerational leadership.

• Reviews internal disputes and legacy integrity cases.

• Appoints ad-hoc working groups when needed.

VIII. Voting Schedule and Administration

• Elections for the Council occur every three years, coordinated by the platform’s core team.

• The Council shall meet digitally at least twice per year for general governance matters.

• Emergency votes (e.g., for impeachment or critical approvals) may be called with 48 hours’ notice.

IX. Founding Principles

• Legacy must be curated, not crowdsourced.

• Power must be limited, but real.

• Participation must be earned, not bought.

• Greatness is not inherited — it is maintained through continuity, discretion, and clarity.