council-verdict

Override Council verdicts on governance threads with mandatory rationale and consent gates.

Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tmalcolm-0607/mad-council-claw --skill council-verdict
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Skill: council-verdict
Source: https://github.com/tmalcolm-0607/mad-council-claw/tree/main/.claude/skills/council-verdict
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmalcolm-0607/mad-council-claw --skill council-verdict

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of needing to issue or adjust a Council verdict without running the full 3-role review process, which is required for administrative overrides, post-hoc corrections of miscomputed verdicts, and handling stale or abandoned threads, while maintaining mandatory audit requirements like required rationales and consent gates to prevent misuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual verdict class support: Handles both review-class verdicts (FIX, ACCEPT, ESCALATE, INVESTIGATE) for existing threads and lifecycle-class verdicts (OWNERSHIP_TRANSFER, TRIAGE_ACCEPT, TRIAGE_REJECT) for channel-level administrative actions.
  • Built-in safety guardrails: Enforces mandatory consent gates for high-risk actions including overriding existing verdicts and issuing FIX verdicts on active threads with unresolved tasks, and preserves full audit trails by archiving prior verdicts instead of overwriting them.
  • Use case: If a Council review issued a FIX verdict for a security thread but the security team later determines the threat model requires deeper investigation before committing to a remediation path, you can use this Skill to override the verdict to INVESTIGATE with a full rationale, with the original FIX verdict archived for compliance.

Quick Start

Use the council-verdict skill to override the existing FIX verdict on thread auth-review to INVESTIGATE, with the rationale "Security team confirmed the threat model requires deeper analysis before committing to a remediation path."

Frequently Asked Questions about council-verdict

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manually override a Council verdict on a governance thread?

To manually override a Council verdict on a governance thread, you can issue a new verdict while providing a mandatory rationale. The system preserves the prior verdict in an audit trail to maintain compliance.

How do I correct a miscomputed governance verdict without running the full review workflow?

Correcting a miscomputed governance verdict requires a manual administrative adjustment that bypasses the 3-role review process. You must provide a mandatory rationale and the previous verdict is archived atomically.

When do I need consent gates for governance verdict adjustments?

Consent gates are mandatory for high-risk governance verdict adjustments, specifically when overriding existing verdicts or issuing FIX verdicts on active threads with unresolved tasks. These guardrails prevent misuse of manual approvals.

What verdict classes are supported for manual thread management and lifecycle actions?

Manual thread management supports review-class verdicts like FIX, ACCEPT, ESCALATE, and INVESTIGATE for existing threads, alongside lifecycle-class verdicts like OWNERSHIP_TRANSFER, TRIAGE_ACCEPT, and TRIAGE_REJECT for channel-level administrative actions.

Can I issue an ownership transfer or triage decision without the full 3-role review process?

Yes, you can issue channel-level lifecycle actions such as ownership transfers and triage decisions without executing the full 3-role review process. The Skill applies necessary consent gates and rationale requirements for these administrative actions.

Why does a manual verdict override require a rationale on an active governance thread?

A manual verdict override requires a rationale to ensure administrative transparency and prevent misuse. This mandatory documentation accompanies the atomic archiving of the prior verdict, maintaining a complete audit trail for compliance.