Modular Governance Architecture

CGRM is supported by five core modules that define the implementation
structure of crisis governance.

Each module addresses a specific governance function.

Modules may be implemented:

• independently
• progressively
• according to system needs

Important Condition

Implementation of individual modules improves system control.

However:

Full governance protection is achieved only when all modules
are active simultaneously.

Module Overview

1. Authority & Responsibility Module (ARM)
Defines who decides, who executes, and who is accountable. Ensures that
responsibility is always assigned and never anonymous.

2. Decision Control Module (DCM)
Defines decision levels, limits, and authority scope. Ensures that
decisions operate within controlled boundaries.

3. Escalation & Override Module (EOM)
Defines escalation triggers, authority transitions, and override
mechanisms. Ensures that the system can react and regain control under
critical conditions.

4. Traceability & Audit Module (TAM)
Defines decision recording, attribution, and reconstruction capability.
Ensures that all actions are traceable and verifiable.

5. Integrity & Enforcement Module (IEM)
Defines enforcement, violation detection, and integrity state
management. Ensures that governance rules are actively enforced.

System Logic

• the standard defines what must exist
• the modules define how it is implemented

Implementation Model

Organizations may:

• implement selected modules based on risk and complexity
• progressively expand governance coverage
• integrate modules into existing systems

Protection Model

• partial implementation → partial control
• full implementation → full governance protection

Core Principle

A system is only fully protected when all governance conditions are
actively enforced.

→ Module 1 — ARM: Authority & Responsibility Module

→ Module 2 — DCM: Decision Control Module

→ Module 3 — EOM: Escalation & Override Module

→ Module 4 — TAM: Traceability & Audit Module

→ Module 5 — IEM: Integrity & Enforcement Module

→ CGRM Standard