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/arckit:architecture-board establishes an Architecture Board charter for TOGAF ADM Phase G. It defines mandate, membership, decision rights, compliance scorecard, exception process, review cadence, and decision register.
Inputs
| Artefact | Purpose |
|---|---|
Global architecture principles (ARC-000-PRIN-v1.0.md) |
Mandatory standards and decision guardrails |
ADM preliminary (ARC-<id>-ADMP-v1.0.md) |
Scope, phases, governance model |
Business capability map (ARC-<id>-BPCM-v1.0.md) |
Business scope and owners |
Gap analysis (ARC-<id>-GAPA-v1.0.md) |
Prioritised gap closure needs |
Transition architecture (ARC-<id>-TRANS-v1.0.md) |
Work packages requiring governance |
| Existing governance policies or board minutes | Decision precedent and local operating model |
Command
/arckit:architecture-board <project ID or board scope>
Output: projects/<id>/ARC-<id>-BORD-v1.0.md
Deliverable Snapshot
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Board Charter | Mandate, scope, authority, operating principles |
| Membership | Roles, decision rights, quorum, deputies |
| Decision Framework | Approval criteria, escalation, exception handling |
| Compliance Scorecard | Measures for principles, standards, and transition control |
| Exception Process | How deviations are requested, assessed, and tracked |
| Review Cadence | Meeting rhythm, inputs, outputs, and standing agenda |
| Decision Register | Board decisions and traceability |
Review Checklist
- Board authority is explicit and proportionate to the ADM scope.
- Membership includes architecture, delivery, risk, security, and business ownership where needed.
- Exception criteria are clear enough to use repeatedly.
- Compliance scorecard measures actual governance signals.
- Decision register has a durable owner and cadence.
Related Commands
/arckit:architecture-change- Create change requests for Board review./arckit:transition-architecture- Present migration plans for approval./arckit:principles-compliance- Check artefacts against architecture principles.