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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