Effective Date: March 18, 2025 Governing Entity: CrownThrive, LLC
1. Purpose
An elected body of sector experts that ensures leadership decisions are grounded in ecosystem-wide representation, wisdom, and participatory governance.
2. Committee Composition
- 15 total elected members, each serving 5-year terms from staggered cohorts (5/5/5).
- All 15 are elected by verified ThriveAlumni members via the Member Dashboard.
- Among these:
- 3 serve as Board Chairs
- 5 serve as Executive Committee representatives
- 7 fulfill advisory-only capacities across strategic domains
This ensures both leadership accountability and broad expertise without diluting effectiveness.
3. Advisory Domains & Focus Areas
Members may be aligned with one or more strategic focus areas, including but not limited to:
- DEI
- Legal & Paralegal Affairs
- Education & CrownThriveU credentialing
- Startup & Investment Strategy
- Media & Communications
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- AI, Automation & Tech Governance
- Health & Wellness
- Sustainability & EcoDrive
- Public Policy & Impact
- Community Dispute Resolution
- Arts, Culture & Innovation
- ThriveFund & Mutual Aid
- Veterans, Family Systems & Spiritual Leadership
4. Election & Appointment Process
- Eligibility: Verified members in good standing can nominate and run.
- Submission: Via Member Dashboard—“Leadership Opportunities” tab—for open roles.
- Voting: Anonymous, encrypted ballot; one vote per seat; results visible in real-time to oversight personnel.
- Elected Chairs: Three elected Advisory members are elevated to Board Chair roles; election is conducted concurrently.
- Executive Reps: Five elected Advisory members concurrently take Executive Committee representative seats.
5. Responsibilities
Elected Advisory members must:
- Attend at least three meetings annually
- Participate in sector advisory activities
- Vote on motions or guidance within 5 business days
- Submit an annual, public-facing Impact Report
- Uphold the ThriveAlumni Code of Ethics
6. Compensation & Perks
- Honorariums for strategic roles or event participation
- Travel reimbursements for summits or retreats
- Platform recognition via dashboard badges, newsletter profiles, or ecosystem spotlights
- Priority early access to CrownThrive initiatives
7. Ethics & Conflict Management
- Annual conflict-of-interest disclosures required
- Recusal from votes involving personal gain
- Confidential and impartial review of any misconduct
8. Resignation & Removal
- Members may resign in writing at any time
- Removal follows standard governance rules — Founder override applies (see Policy 4.2, Sec. 5)
- Appeals must be submitted within 7 days
9. Annual Reporting
Each year, the Committee produces an Annual Impact Report detailing:
- Sector developments and recommendations
- Completed vs pending advisory actions
- Community feedback or strategic needs
Reports are delivered to leadership and made accessible to the ThriveAlumni community as appropriate.
10. Amendments & Versioning
- Only the Founders may modify this Guide
- Updates are timestamped and published publicly within the Governance section of the Legal Depot
📌 This structure ensures that ThriveAlumni’s governance remains both democratic and strategic—balancing representation with operational clarity.