The DataPortability Project, in line with our principles, has developed the following governance model.

• Action groups have specific responsibilities. Members of an action group make the final decisions from matters owned by that group
• Action groups are to make decisions by deadline or consensus. A motion is to be proposed with a decision deadline, and the majority vote is to be the action groups decision. Where possible, members are to discuss until consensus is met, whereby the deadline can be brought forward
• Leaders of an action group are not appointed, but emerge based on their own accord. Whilst there will be no one official leader, people will take ownership in specific roles.