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Guardrail Reading · @priyar

Priya Raman

Constitutional lawyer working on guardrail interpretation and committee interaction.

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Governance philosophy

Constitutionality and desirability are different questions, and I answer them separately in writing.

What could change my mind?

A guardrail reading from counsel with no interest in the outcome, addressing the specific clause in dispute.

Material conflict disclosures

Disclosure currentLast updated 7/14/2026

  • Provides pro bono legal education to a community group that has not submitted a governance action.

Standards commitments

  • Publish a written rationale for every vote
  • Separate constitutional analysis from personal preference
  • Maintain a current conflict disclosure

Recent published vote rationales

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  • Voted NoGA-2026-042 · 7/18/2026

    Treasury withdrawal - Legal defence reserve

    The purpose clause was broad enough to cover spending the Constitution appears to exclude. My objection was drafting, not intent.

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Public resources authored

  • Conflict Disclosure Template

Events and workshops contributed to

  • Workshop: Reading the guardrails (July 2026)
  • Mentor: three first-year DReps, 2026
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