Authority

The Advisory Chamber holds authority over:

• providing expert insight to strengthen the Standard

• offering domain‑specific analysis to the Board and Founder

• identifying emerging risks, trends, and integrity concerns

• contributing to interpretive notes and guidance

• supporting ATIC’s public‑benefit mission through expertise

The Advisory Chamber has no authority over:

• certification decisions

• evaluation outcomes

• governance appointments

• financial or operational management

• interpretive rulings of the Standard

These remain independent or under the authority of the Board of Trustees and the Founder.

Composition

The Advisory Chamber is composed of multiple domain‑specific Chambers, including:

• Education & Academic Integrity

• Clinical & Health Integrity

• Cybersecurity & Technical Integrity

• Governance, Policy & Public Ethics

• Critical Infrastructure Integrity

• Emerging Professionals & Youth Leadership

Appointment

During the formative phase:

• Members of each Chamber are appointed by the Founder.

After the formative phase:

• Members are appointed by the Board of Trustees through a majority vote, subject to approval by the Founder.

Vacancies may be filled through a structured nomination and vetting process.

Terms

• Standard term: 3 years

• Maximum: 2 consecutive terms

• Founding Members: hold founding status but serve the standard 3‑year term

• Rotation requirement: After completing two consecutive terms, Members must rotate off for one full term before being eligible again

Founding status does not alter term length or term limits.

Responsibilities

The Advisory Chamber exercises its responsibilities subject to the Founder’s constitutional safeguarding authority.

The Chamber is responsible for:

• providing expert insight to strengthen the Standard

• advising on emerging risks and integrity concerns

• contributing to interpretive notes and guidance

• supporting ATIC’s public‑benefit mission

• maintaining independence from commercial or political influence

The Chamber does not:

• influence certification outcomes

• direct evaluators

• modify the Standard

• intervene in governance decisions

• represent commercial interests

Boundaries of Authority

The Advisory Chamber may not:

• intervene in evaluations

• influence certification decisions

• accept funding or benefits that compromise neutrality

• override the authority of the Board of Trustees or the Founder

• alter the Standard or governance structures

The Chamber operates in an advisory and intellectual capacity only.

Relationship to the Board of Trustees

• The Chamber provides expert advisories to the Board.

• The Board may request domain‑specific analysis.

• The Chamber does not hold operational authority over the Board.

Relationship to the Founder

During the formative phase:

• The Founder appoints Members.

• The Founder may issue interpretive guidance to the Chamber.

• The Founder may override Chamber advisories that conflict with neutrality or founder intent.

After the formative phase:

• The Board operates independently in its governance functions.

• The Founder retains permanent ceremonial authority, interpretive authority over the Standard, and constitutional safeguarding powers, including approval of appointments, approval of Charter amendments, and authority to intervene when neutrality or founder intent is threatened.

Amendments

This Charter may be amended only with:

1. a two‑thirds vote of the Board of Trustees, and

2. approval by the Founder.

Removal Power

The Founder retains the exclusive authority to remove any Member of any Chamber at any time, with written justification. This authority may not be delegated.

Adopted 2026.