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id: govern/sips/cab-admin
title: "CAB Administration Guide"
description: "Last update May 1, 2026"
product: zadao
canonical: https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/govern/sips/cab-admin
related: [govern/sips]
tokens: 370
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# CAB Administration Guide

CAB admins create groups and manage members. Super Admins open and close voting on a SIP, and results are tallied into CSV and Markdown files.

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### CAB Administration Guide

#### Creating a Group

If you are a **CAB Admin**, you have permission to create a new group.

* Click **“+ New Group”**
* Define the group’s purpose (e.g., Technical, Ethics, Economics)
* Add initial members and assign roles

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### Roles within the CAB Structure

#### 1. CAB Super Admin

* Oversees the entire CAB system
* Can initiate voting on any SIP
* Can close voting once complete
* Responsible for final output (CSV + Markdown)

#### 2. CAB Group Admin

* Manages a specific CAB group
* Adds/removes members
* Organizes group participation
* Ensures members are ready for voting

#### 3. CAB Group Member

* Participates in SIP review
* Casts votes when voting is active
* Receives notifications and updates

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### SIP Voting Process

1. **SIP Ready for Review**
   * A SIP reaches the CAB voting stage
2. **Vote Initiated**
   * A **Super Admin** initiates voting from the SIP ID page
3. **Notifications Sent**
   * Members are notified via **NOVA AI** (if configured)
   * Includes direct link to the SIP ID page
4. **Voting**
   * Members cast votes directly on the SIP page
5. **Vote Completion**
   * Once all members have voted, a **Super Admin** closes voting
6. **Results Generated**
   * Votes are automatically tallied
   * Two files are created:
     * CSV (raw data)
     * Markdown (formatted summary)
7. **Publishing**
   * Files can be uploaded to GitHub or attached to the SIP