Processes+and+Guidelines

The reader is advised to read the Introduction and Overview before reading the S&I Process.

The S&I Framework uses a set of defined processes and guidelines to:
 * execute S&I Initiatives
 * reach consensus on decisions and deliverables
 * enable community participation
 * address intellectual property rights and conflicts of interest

These processes and guidelines are used within the S&I Framework as appropriate and are listed below.
 * [[image:initiativeoverview.jpg link="S&I Initiative Overview, Phases and Outputs"]] || Defines an S&I Initiative and describes the initiative lifecycle. ||
 * [[image:steeringconsensus.jpg link="S&I Steering and Consensus Process"]] || Describes processes associated with S&I Initiative prioritization, selection, and execution, along with the process used to reach consensus. ||
 * [[image:community.jpg link="Guidelines for Community Participation"]] || Provides guidelines for effective participation in the context of an S&I Initiative. ||
 * [[image:iprpolicy.jpg link="Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy"]] || Describes the treatment of intellectual property in the production of S&I Initiative deliverables. ||
 * [[image:wikiuse.jpg link="Wiki Use Guidelines"]] || Lists expectations for contributors to the S&I Framework wiki pages. ||

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