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Transparency

Public information

When any information is said in these bylaws to be "public", that means that it is made available at no cost to all members, and also that all members have a sublicensable, perpetual, irrevocable right to copy, sell, and create derivative works of such information.

Briefings

When the executive branch undertakes any secret operation that is expected to remain secret for more than one week, all of the Chairs and all of the boardmembers must be briefed.

Free speech in the boards and councils

Boardmembers may say whatever they like during the official sessions of the boards, without regard to libel, slander, or secrecy. Similarly, voters may say whatever they like in council.

Prohibited reasons for secrecy

Information which is kept secret must be kept secret for some reasonable reason. The following reasons are prohibited: