# Proposals Directory

This directory contains formal proposals for significant databank changes.

## Purpose

- **Major Changes**: Significant modifications to databank structure or content
- **Formal Process**: Structured approach to proposing and implementing changes
- **Review and Approval**: Clear pathway for review and approval of changes
- **Documentation**: Permanent record of proposed and implemented changes

## Structure

```
proposals/
├── accepted/     # Accepted proposals awaiting implementation
├── implemented/  # Implemented proposals with completion records
├── rejected/     # Rejected proposals with rationale
├── draft/        # Draft proposals under development
└── README.md     # This file
```

## Workflow

1. **Proposal Creation**: Create new proposal in draft/ directory
2. **Review Process**: Submit for review and feedback
3. **Decision Making**: Accept, reject, or request revisions
4. **Implementation**: Implement accepted proposals
5. **Completion**: Move to implemented/ with completion record

## Proposal Format

All proposals should follow a standard format:

```
# [PROPOSAL-TYPE]-[DATE]: [Brief Title]

## Overview
Brief description of proposed change

## Rationale
Reasoning and justification for change

## Impact Analysis
Analysis of impact on existing structure and content

## Implementation Plan
Step-by-step plan for implementing change

## Resources Required
Resources needed for implementation

## Timeline
Expected timeline for implementation

## Risks and Mitigation
Identified risks and mitigation strategies

## Approval
Approval status and decision rationale
```

## Guidelines

### For Humans
- **Use Standard Format**: Follow proposal template for consistency
- **Be Thorough**: Provide complete information in all sections
- **Consider Impact**: Thoroughly analyze impact on existing content
- **Realistic Planning**: Provide achievable implementation plans
- **Risk Awareness**: Identify and address potential risks

### For AI Agents
- **Facilitate Creation**: Help humans create complete proposals
- **Provide Feedback**: Offer constructive feedback on drafts
- **Analyze Thoroughly**: Evaluate proposals from multiple perspectives
- **Guide Implementation**: Assist with implementation when approved
- **Maintain Records**: Keep complete records of all proposals

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