Bylaws and charter
Draft founding bylaws, voting structure, quorum rules, term limits, and conflict-of-interest policies. Establish the Affirmation of Commitments.
Governance framework
The Council behind the TIP™ protocol.
“Multi-stakeholder governance modeled on ICANN. Consensus-driven. Globally inclusive.”
The AI Trust Council™ is the governance authority that accredits Verification Providers, maintains the integrity of the TIP trust network, and ensures the protocol remains open, decentralized, and accountable to the global internet community.
Every VP accreditation, every security review, every jurisdiction decision traces its authority back to the Council's charter and bylaws. The Council operates on consensus, not hierarchy, representing diverse stakeholders across continents, industries, and civil society.
Modeled on ICANN's multi-stakeholder governance, the IETF's consensus process, and the W3C's standards development. The Council is independent of any single company, country, or interest group.
Council pillars
01
VP accreditation
Onboard, audit, and certify Verification Providers globally. Define security baselines, jurisdiction requirements, and ongoing compliance schedules.
02
Protocol governance
Vote on protocol upgrades, parameter changes, and emergency actions. Maintain the TIP specification and coordinate with international standards bodies.
03
Security oversight
Conduct security assessments of VPs. Define post-quantum cryptography requirements, data residency policies, and revocation procedures.
04
Global inclusivity
Ensure representation across every continent. Manage jurisdiction tiers, regional advisory committees, and community review processes.
Council roadmap
Foundation Foundation Accreditation framework
Define VP onboarding guidelines, security assessment criteria, jurisdiction requirements, and ongoing audit schedules.
Foundation Advisory committee
Recruit and seat the initial advisory body from technology, policy, civil society, and international standards organizations.
Growth VP accreditation reviews
Oversee the first wave of Verification Provider applications. Conduct security reviews, data residency audits, and compliance assessments.
Growth Standards coordination
Align with ISO, NIST, ENISA, and ITU. Coordinate international recognition of TIP accreditation standards.
Ongoing Community review
Annual public accountability review. Licensing fee oversight. Conference and summit coordination. Decentralization roadmap execution.