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Citizendium is governed by rules set forth in its Charter. All Citizendium officials and councils derive their authority from this document, which specifies the powers granted to each. The charter also provides general guidance on matters such as the conduct of appeals and the frequency and nature of Citizendium elections. Following is a brief description of the instruments of governance established by the charter.

The Management Council

The Management Council is responsible for the technical, legal, financial and behavioral aspects of Citizendium. The charter provides specific details of these responsibilities and outlines how the Management Council should manage them. The Management Council issues rules in its areas of responsibility through motions passed and then noted on its Passed Motions page. The Management Council conducts its deliberations on several fora, including its Public Council Discussions board and its Community Input board. The Management Council also conducts some of its business on private boards when that is necessary to protect sensitive information.

The Editorial Council

The Editorial Council is responsible for wiki content. As for the Management Council, the charter provides general guidance on its powers and responsibilities. The Editorial Council issues rules in its areas of responsibility through motions passed and then noted on its Regulations Page.The Editorial Council conducts its business on the Editorial Council Wiki.