Coordinator
In TogetherOS, a coordinator is a role that implements collective decisions. Unlike traditional "leaders," coordinators don't hold power — they execute the will of the community.
Key Principles
- Executors, not rulers: Coordinators implement decisions made through governance processes
- Recallable: Can be removed by group decision at any time
- Elected or hired: Both pathways are valid depending on the role
- Transparent: All actions logged with accountability
Why This Term?
The word "leader" carries ideological weight. It often implies:
- Surrendering personal governing responsibility
- Expecting someone else to solve problems
- Hero worship and dependency
We use "coordinator" to emphasize that this role is about coordination and execution, not about holding power over others.
How Coordinators Work
- The collective makes decisions through proposals and voting
- Coordinators execute those decisions as project managers
- Accountability is transparent — all actions are logged
- Recall is always possible — underperforming coordinators can be removed
Corruption-Proof by Design
Because coordinators hold no independent power, corrupting them gains nothing. A corrupted coordinator can be recalled. A removed coordinator is simply replaced. The collective's decisions remain unchanged.
This means external entities trying to corrupt or remove coordinators come away empty-handed. The power stays with the people.
Related Concepts
- Consent-Based Decision Making
- Recall Mechanism
- Functional Coordination vs Power Hierarchy