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 # ETF Constitutional Bylaws
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+**TL;DR** — ETF Board governance artifacts — bylaws, member registry, motions, directives, and audit records. This file explains how to stand it up and who to contact; the machinery detail stays lower under Details.
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 ## Version 1.1.0-draft
 ## Effective upon Chairman ratification via Pull Request