This section establishes the operational procedures by which the Salvorias Network is governed. All governance processes must adhere to the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and mission alignment established in this Charter.
Governance Structure #
Governance authority is distributed across three layers:
- Node Owner Governance Body — the primary decision-making body for protocol changes and Charter amendments.
- Foundation Board of Directors — responsible for proposal validation, Charter compliance enforcement, and execution of approved outcomes.
- Salvorias Services LLC — the operating entity that implements Board-approved decisions and maintains network infrastructure.
Proposal Process #
The full governance proposal process proceeds as follows:
- Submission — Any node owner may submit a proposal by posting the required SAVDR proposal fee to the governance wallet. 50% is consumed upon submission; 50% is conditionally refundable upon successful completion.
- Board Review (3 days) — The Board validates the proposal for clarity, scope, and Charter compliance. The Board publishes both an In Favor and an Against statement to ensure balanced evaluation.
- Discussion Period (7 days) — Node owners review, evaluate, and provide feedback on the proposal.
- Snapshot — Voter eligibility is determined by a snapshot of node ownership at the close of the discussion period.
- Voting Period (7 days) — Node owners cast votes on the proposal.
- Execution — Approved proposals are implemented by the Board and authorized operating entities.
Voting Thresholds #
- Routine proposals (Charter-permitted changes): simple majority of voting node owners.
- Charter amendments: two-thirds (2/3) supermajority of voting node owners.
Proposal Scope #
All proposals must either fall within the scope of this approved Charter, or explicitly propose an amendment to this Charter. Proposals outside Charter scope will be rejected during Board review.
Governance Integrity #
The Board shall take all reasonable steps to prevent conflicts of interest, ensure balanced representation, and maintain the integrity of the governance process. No individual or entity may vote on proposals in which they hold a material financial interest without disclosure.