GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT = REGULATORY_STANDARD × CANONIC = Structure(government) × (C1, C2, Temporal, Relational, C5) = owned government vertical

GOVERNMENT = C1 ∩ C2 ∩ Temporal ∩ Relational ∩ C5 = PATENT (#57)

Government typically at PATENT level because:

• C1: Statutes and regulations are claims
• C2: Compliance must be documented
• Temporal: Effective dates, reporting periods
• Relational: Jurisdiction (federal, state, local)
• C5: Agencies enforce
• Structure varies by domain (no universal standard)

1. Statutory Authority

Government action MUST be authorized by statute. Ultra vires acts are void.

Example: An agency regulation requiring new disclosures must cite the statutory provision granting authority to promulgate such rules. A regulation without statutory basis can be challenged and invalidated.

2. Due Process

Individuals MUST receive notice and opportunity to be heard before adverse government action.

Example: Before revoking a professional license, the agency must: provide written notice of alleged violations, allow time to respond, conduct a hearing if requested, and issue a written decision with appeal rights.

3. Public Accountability

Government operations MUST be transparent and subject to public oversight.

Example: A federal agency must respond to Freedom of Information Act requests within 20 business days. Exemptions (national security, privacy) must be specifically cited. Wrongful withholding is actionable.

4. Equal Treatment

Government MUST apply laws equally without arbitrary discrimination.

Example: A permitting agency cannot approve identical applications differently based on applicant identity. Different outcomes require documented differences in the applications themselves.

5. Record Retention

Government records MUST be retained according to approved schedules.

Example: Federal agencies must follow NARA-approved retention schedules. Destroying records before schedule expiration, or during litigation hold, violates federal law.

`` DECLARE(Contractor) = FAR × CANONIC

Where: FAR provides Structure: - Contract types and clauses - Socioeconomic requirements - Cost accounting standards - Contract administration

CANONIC provides Governance: - C1: Contract requirements - C2: Performance documentation - Temporal: Period of performance, milestones - Relational: Contract scope, modifications - C5: Contracting officer oversight

Result: Contractor = ENTERPRISE (#63)

Contract Lifecycle: Solicitation — Requirements defined Proposal — Offer submitted Award — Contract executed Performance — Work delivered Close-out — Final acceptance ``

`` DECLARE(FedRAMP) = NIST_800-53 × CANONIC

Where: FedRAMP provides Structure: - Security control baselines (Low, Moderate, High) - Assessment procedures - Authorization packages - Continuous monitoring

CANONIC provides Governance: - C1: Security controls as claims - C2: Assessment evidence - Temporal: Authorization timeline, ConMon - Relational: Authorization boundary - C5: JAB/Agency ATO

Result: FedRAMP = ENTERPRISE (#63)

Authorization Lifecycle: Preparation — SSP drafted Readiness — RAR completed Assessment — 3PAO testing Authorization — ATO issued Continuous — Monthly reporting ``

To create a CANONIC government vertical:

Identify applicable authorities (statutes, regulations) Create scope with CANON.md inheriting /GOVERNMENT/ Define compliance requirements as axioms Document evidence (reports, certifications) Establish timelines (reporting periods, deadlines) Map jurisdictions (federal, state, local) Implement oversight (audit, review) Maintain records (retention schedules)

Result: Owned government vertical with regulatory compliance.