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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
- Proposal Creation: Create new proposal in draft/ directory
- Review Process: Submit for review and feedback
- Decision Making: Accept, reject, or request revisions
- Implementation: Implement accepted proposals
- 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