SagaStandards™

SagaStandards™ Charter

Governance and Standards Operationalization Framework

A Division of the PraSaga Foundation

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1. Introduction

SagaStandards is a standards operationalization initiative operating as a division of the PraSaga Foundation. The initiative provides a framework through which globally recognized standards can be translated into executable digital infrastructure capable of functioning directly within modern computational environments.

Global industries rely on standards defined by Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and industry consortia to ensure interoperability, safety, regulatory compliance, and data exchange across complex systems. While these standards provide critical guidance, they are typically implemented as documentation that must be interpreted independently by software systems.

SagaStandards addresses this structural limitation by enabling standards to be represented as canonical digital structures that can operate directly within persistent system environments.

Through this framework, standards can function not only as guidance documents but as operational structures capable of participating in system execution, compliance verification, and governance workflows.

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2. Mission

The mission of SagaStandards is to enable globally recognized standards to function as operational digital infrastructure.

This mission is established by the PraSaga Foundation Board and implemented through the governance framework of SagaStandards.

The initiative seeks to:

• translate industry standards into canonical operational structures

• enable interoperable digital infrastructure aligned with global standards

• support transparent governance and regulatory compliance

• maintain open access to foundational standards infrastructure

• encourage collaboration across industries and institutions

SagaStandards operates under the principle that standards should be capable of functioning directly within the systems they govern.

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3. Scope of the Initiative

SagaStandards does not develop new standards.

Instead, the initiative focuses on operationalizing existing standards developed by recognized standards bodies and regulatory institutions.

The scope of the initiative includes:

• translation of standards into canonical class structures

• creation of reference implementations for standards-aligned digital objects

• development of infrastructure supporting executable governance models

• coordination of industry collaboration around standards implementation

SagaStandards therefore acts as an operational layer supporting the standards ecosystem, rather than as a standards development organization itself.

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4. Relationship to Standards Development Organizations

SagaStandards complements the work of established standards organizations and industry consortia.

Organizations such as ISO, GS1, HL7, SMPTE, IEEE, IATA, and others develop standards through formal consensus processes involving industry experts, regulators, and technical stakeholders.

SagaStandards does not modify, reinterpret, or replace those standards.

Instead, the initiative focuses on translating standards into digital structures that allow them to operate directly within computational systems.

This relationship may be summarized as follows:

• Standards Development Organizations define standards.

• SagaStandards operationalizes those standards within digital infrastructure.

By providing this operational layer, SagaStandards supports the broader standards ecosystem by enabling consistent implementation and improved interoperability.

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5. Organizational Structure

SagaStandards operates as a division of the PraSaga Foundation and maintains a governance structure designed to support collaborative standards operationalization across industries.

The governance structure consists of:

• SagaStandards Governing Board

• Steering Committee

• Domain Working Groups

Each body performs a distinct role within the governance framework.

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6. Role of the PraSaga Foundation

The PraSaga Foundation provides the legal and institutional framework under which SagaStandards operates.

The Foundation Board establishes the mission and guiding principles of the initiative and ensures that SagaStandards activities remain aligned with those principles.

Participation in the initiative occurs through membership in the PraSaga Foundation and is governed by the Foundation’s bylaws and membership agreements.

The Foundation also ensures that the initiative operates in a manner consistent with applicable laws governing standards collaboration, intellectual property, and competition.

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7. SagaStandards Governing Board

The SagaStandards Governing Board provides strategic leadership and oversight of the initiative.

The Governing Board is responsible for ensuring that the operationalization of standards remains aligned with the mission established by the PraSaga Foundation.

Responsibilities of the Governing Board include:

• safeguarding the integrity of the SagaStandards framework

• approving standards operationalization initiatives

• establishing governance policies for working groups

• guiding the long-term evolution of the initiative

• ensuring neutrality in the implementation of standards

The Governing Board serves as the primary leadership body responsible for the direction of SagaStandards™.

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8. Founder Representation

To ensure long-term continuity of architectural vision and stewardship of the underlying infrastructure, permanent founder representation is established on the SagaStandards Governing Board.

Michael Holdmann, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and David Beberman, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, hold permanent seats on the Governing Board.

These seats recognize their foundational role in the creation of the SagaTech ecosystem and the establishment of SagaStandards™.

Each founder retains the authority to designate a successor representative should they step down or become unable to serve.

Such successor designations must remain consistent with the mission and governance principles of the PraSaga Foundation.

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9. Steering Committee

The Steering Committee coordinates standards operationalization efforts across working groups and ensures alignment between different industry domains.

The committee provides technical oversight and ensures that canonical class structures remain consistent across industries.

Its responsibilities include coordinating operationalization initiatives, harmonizing class structures, and guiding priorities for standards integration.

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10. Working Groups

Working Groups form the operational layer of the SagaStandards initiative.

Each working group focuses on translating standards within a particular industry domain into canonical structures capable of functioning within digital infrastructure.

Working groups provide subject-matter expertise and ensure that operationalized standards remain aligned with the authoritative specifications published by recognized standards bodies.

Working groups may exist for industries such as finance, healthcare, aerospace, supply chain logistics, pharmaceuticals, digital media, and government systems.

SagaStandards also maintains a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Working Group focused on operationalizing governance frameworks and regulatory models related to AI systems.

This working group evaluates frameworks such as AI risk management standards and regulatory governance models and translates them into executable governance structures capable of supporting accountability and oversight within digital systems.

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11. Lifecycle of a Standard within SagaStandards™

Standards move through a structured lifecycle within the SagaStandards framework.

The process begins with the identification of relevant standards published by recognized organizations or regulatory authorities. The standards are then analyzed and translated into machine-readable structures capable of representing their semantic components.

These structures are mapped into canonical class trees that define entities, attributes, relationships, and governance rules associated with the standard.

The class trees are implemented as executable code within the operational infrastructure of the SagaTech ecosystem.

Organizations can subsequently instantiate operational objects aligned with these standards, allowing compliance conditions and governance rules to be evaluated during system execution.

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12. Defensive Patent Policy

SagaStandards maintains a Defensive Patent Policy designed to protect the openness of the standards operationalization framework.

Any patents acquired or maintained under the authority of SagaStandards exist solely to prevent hostile enclosure of shared infrastructure.

Such patents will not be used to restrict access to the framework, impose licensing barriers, or inhibit lawful implementation.

Foundational functionality governed by SagaStandards remains openly accessible without cost in support of shared digital infrastructure for the public benefit.

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13. Participation

Participation in SagaStandards occurs through membership in the PraSaga Foundation.

Members may participate in governance activities, working groups, and collaborative development efforts related to the operationalization of standards.

Membership rights, responsibilities, and governance participation are governed by the PraSaga Foundation Membership Agreement and related policies.

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14. Transparency and Neutrality

SagaStandards operates under principles of transparency, neutrality, and collaborative participation.

The initiative is designed to support collaboration across industries, institutions, and regulatory stakeholders while maintaining compliance with applicable laws governing standards collaboration.

All operationalization efforts aim to preserve the authority and integrity of the standards established by recognized standards bodies.

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15. Conclusion

SagaStandards provides a framework through which global industry standards can function as operational digital infrastructure.

By translating standards into canonical structures capable of participating in system execution, the initiative enables organizations to build systems that remain structurally aligned with recognized standards from the moment they are deployed.

This transition from documentation-based standards implementation to executable operational infrastructure represents a significant advancement in the governance and interoperability of digital systems across the global economy.

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