No system can remain legitimate if those who wield power are insulated from public judgment. Public Trust Audits are the primary mechanism through which NCG ensures continuous democratic accountability.
Every six months, every juror, Meta-Coordinator, and senior official is subject to a public approval rating conducted directly through the National Platform. Citizens rate performance on simple, clear criteria: competence, integrity, responsiveness, and delivery.
An approval rating below 50% triggers an automatic formal review. Persistent low ratings (below 50% for two consecutive audits) result in mandatory rotation or removal from position.
When a review is triggered, the individual or department must publish a public response explaining their record and proposed improvements. A dedicated Delivery Jury then reviews both the record and the response.
All audit results, ratings breakdowns, and review outcomes are permanently available on the National Platform. Citizens can see exactly who is performing well and who is not.
“Skin in the game is not a punishment. It is the minimum requirement for moral legitimacy. When those who decide no longer feel the consequences of their decisions, trust inevitably collapses.”
Public Trust Audits work in concert with Delivery Juries, short terms, and the Forced Construction Rule. They create multiple overlapping layers of accountability so that no single point of failure can allow power to become entrenched.