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+# Dependencies
+node_modules/
+.pnpm-store/
+vendor/
+
+# Package manager lock files (optional: uncomment to ignore)
+# package-lock.json
+# yarn.lock
+
+# Environment and secrets
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+*.env.backup
+.env.backup.*
+
+# Logs and temp
+*.log
+logs/
+*.tmp
+*.temp
+*.tmp.*
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
+
+# Build / output
+dist/
+build/
+.next/
+out/
+*.pyc
+__pycache__/
+.eggs/
+*.egg-info/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
+
+# Optional
+.reports/
+reports/

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+# This file ensures the proposals directory structure is tracked in git

README.md

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+# Tier-1 Canonical System Proposals
+
+**Purpose**: Repository for formal proposals to Tier-1 canonical systems (DBIS, ICCC, SMOM/SMOA)
+
+---
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+```
+proposals/
+├── README.md                    # This file
+├── active/                      # Active proposals under review
+├── approved/                    # Approved proposals
+├── rejected/                    # Rejected proposals
+├── implemented/                 # Implemented proposals
+└── archive/                     # Archived proposals
+```
+
+---
+
+## Proposal Naming Convention
+
+Format: `PROPOSAL-YYYY-MMDD-NNN.md`
+
+- **YYYY-MMDD**: Date of submission (YYYY-MM-DD format)
+- **NNN**: Sequential number for proposals on same day (001, 002, etc.)
+
+Example: `PROPOSAL-2025-0127-001.md`
+
+---
+
+## Proposal Lifecycle
+
+1. **Draft** → Proposal being prepared (not yet submitted)
+2. **Submitted** → Moved to `active/` directory
+3. **Under Review** → All Tier-1 systems reviewing
+4. **Approved** → Moved to `approved/` directory
+5. **Rejected** → Moved to `rejected/` directory
+6. **Implemented** → Moved to `implemented/` directory
+7. **Archived** → Moved to `archive/` directory (for historical reference)
+
+---
+
+## Submission Process
+
+1. Use [CANONICAL_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE.md](../CANONICAL_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE.md) as starting point
+2. Complete all required sections
+3. Complete [CANONICAL_COMPLIANCE_CHECKLIST.md](../CANONICAL_COMPLIANCE_CHECKLIST.md)
+4. Assign proposal ID: `PROPOSAL-YYYY-MMDD-NNN`
+5. Submit to all Tier-1 systems:
+   - DBIS
+   - ICCC
+   - SMOM/SMOA
+6. Move proposal file to `active/` directory
+7. Update tracking system (see tracking below)
+
+---
+
+## Tracking
+
+### Proposal Status Tracking
+
+| Proposal ID | Title | System | Status | Submitted | Target Review | Approved |
+|-------------|-------|--------|--------|-----------|---------------|----------|
+| PROPOSAL-2025-0127-001 | Example | DBIS | Draft | - | - | - |
+
+### Recognition Status Tracking
+
+For each active proposal, track recognition from:
+- [ ] DBIS: [Pending | Approved | Rejected | Conditional]
+- [ ] ICCC: [Pending | Approved | Rejected | Conditional]
+- [ ] SMOM/SMOA: [Pending | Approved | Rejected | Conditional]
+
+---
+
+## Reference Documents
+
+- **[CANONICAL_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE.md](../CANONICAL_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE.md)** - Proposal template
+- **[CANONICAL_CHANGE_CONTROL_PROCESS.md](../CANONICAL_CHANGE_CONTROL_PROCESS.md)** - Change control process
+- **[CANONICAL_GOVERNANCE_GUIDE.md](../CANONICAL_GOVERNANCE_GUIDE.md)** - Governance guide
+- **[CANONICAL_COMPLIANCE_CHECKLIST.md](../CANONICAL_COMPLIANCE_CHECKLIST.md)** - Compliance checklist
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+1. Copy template:
+   ```bash
+   cp ../CANONICAL_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE.md active/PROPOSAL-YYYY-MMDD-NNN.md
+   ```
+
+2. Edit proposal with your details
+
+3. Complete compliance checklist
+
+4. Submit to Tier-1 systems
+
+5. Track recognition status in proposal document
+
+---
+
+**Status**: Active
+**Last Updated**: 2025-01-27