While the LF Energy Foundation aims to drive decision-making by consensus; from time to time, voting is needed to ratify key actions or resolve decisions where there is contention. This document outlines when voting is required and the process for doing so.
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Voting is only required in these cases:
Approving new projects or SIGsspecification groups
Approving annual reviews
Approving projects moving a lifecycle stage
Changes to Project Lifecycle or SIG Program
Any other decisions where a consensus cannot be achieved.
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