# DSB Statute Book v1

**Version:** 1.0  
**Date:** November 10, 2025  
**Status:** Draft

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## Table of Contents

1. Citizenship Code
2. Residency Code
3. Due Process & Appeals
4. Code of Conduct
5. Anti-corruption & Ethics

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## 1. Citizenship Code

### Rights

**Governance Rights:**
* Vote in governance matters
* Eligibility for public offices
* Participation in committees
* Proposal submission

**Honors & Recognition:**
* Eligibility for honors
* Ceremonial privileges
* Professional orders
* Service recognition

**Services:**
* Access to all DSB services
* Dispute resolution forum
* Educational programs
* Grant programs

### Duties

**Oath:**
* Oath of allegiance to DSB principles
* Commitment to service
* Code of conduct adherence

**Service Contribution:**
* Minimum 10 hours per year
* Service types: administrative, technical, governance, community
* Verification and tracking

**Compliance:**
* Keep information current
* Abide by Code of Conduct
* Report violations
* Cooperate with investigations

### Revocation

**Grounds:**
* Violation of Code of Conduct
* Failure to meet service requirements
* Criminal activity
* Fraud or misrepresentation
* Security threats

**Process:**
* Investigation
* Notice and hearing
* Decision
* Appeal rights

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## 2. Residency Code

### Privileges

**Digital Identity:**
* Digital ID and credentials
* Qualified e-signatures
* Notarial services
* Document attestation

**Services:**
* Access to DSB services
* Directory listing (opt-in)
* Community forums
* Educational programs

**Limitations:**
* No governance vote
* No public office eligibility
* No honors (except honorary)
* Limited service requirements

### Limits

**Geographic:**
* No territorial claims
* No diplomatic immunity
* No visa-free travel
* Recognition through MOUs only

**Legal:**
* No legal jurisdiction
* No tax authority
* No law enforcement
* Administrative forum only

### Revocation

**Grounds:**
* Violation of Code of Conduct
* Failure to keep information current
* Fraud or misrepresentation
* Security threats

**Process:**
* Investigation
* Notice
* Decision
* Appeal rights

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## 3. Due Process & Appeals

### Due Process

**Rights:**
* Notice of charges
* Opportunity to be heard
* Representation
* Impartial tribunal
* Timely decision
* Appeal rights

**Process:**
* Complaint or investigation
* Notice to member
* Response period
* Hearing (if requested)
* Decision
* Appeal period

### Appeals

**Grounds:**
* Procedural errors
* Factual errors
* Unfair treatment
* New evidence
* Proportionality

**Process:**
* Appeal submission
* Review by Ombuds Panel
* Investigation
* Decision
* Remedy (if granted)

### Ombuds Panel

**Composition:**
* Independent members
* Diverse expertise
* Term limits
* Conflict of interest rules

**Powers:**
* Review appeals
* Investigate complaints
* Recommend remedies
* Publish decisions (redacted)

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## 4. Code of Conduct

### Principles

**Integrity:**
* Honesty
* Transparency
* Accountability
* Ethical behavior

**Respect:**
* Dignity
* Diversity
* Non-discrimination
* Inclusion

**Service:**
* Community service
* Professional excellence
* Continuous improvement
* Mentorship

### Prohibited Conduct

**Violations:**
* Fraud or misrepresentation
* Harassment or discrimination
* Abuse of power
* Conflict of interest
* Criminal activity
* Security threats

### Enforcement

**Sanctions:**
* Warning
* Suspension
* Revocation
* Permanent ban

**Process:**
* Investigation
* Notice
* Hearing
* Decision
* Appeal

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## 5. Anti-corruption & Ethics

### Anti-Corruption

**Prohibited:**
* Bribery
* Kickbacks
* Influence peddling
* Abuse of office
* Financial misconduct

**Reporting:**
* Whistleblower protection
* Anonymous reporting
* Investigation process
* Remediation

### Ethics

**Standards:**
* Professional ethics
* Conflict of interest
* Gift policies
* Confidentiality
* Data protection

**Compliance:**
* Training
* Certification
* Audits
* Enforcement

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## Revision History

| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 1.0 | 2025-11-10 | Chancellor | Initial draft |

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## Approval

**Chancellor:** _________________ Date: _________

**Founding Council:** _________________ Date: _________

**Published:** _________________ Date: _________

