GOVERNANCE · DECIDED IN THE OPEN

One family, one voice.

The commons is governed by the people it serves — from launch, not someday. Families, workers, and community partners have a voice, and policy is decided by vote.

Families

Every family with an archive has one voice — regardless of whether or how much they contribute.

Workers

The people who build and run the commons have a voice in how it's run.

Community partners

Hospices, libraries, and nonprofits serving families are represented.

Advisory council

A standing council advising on policy, ethics, and the mission.

One family, one voice

Every family with an archive has exactly one voice in policy votes, whether they contribute nothing, a little, or sponsor others.

Donors cannot buy control

Donors, sponsors, and partners cannot buy control. Giving funds free access for families — it never purchases a vote, extra weight, priority, or influence over policy or governance.

Advisory council

A standing advisory council — families, workers, and partners — advises on policy, ethics, and the mission, in the open, with decisions published.