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Address necessary mitigations for sustained objections
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Relates to #279
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frivoal committed Oct 13, 2022
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after sufficient deliberation,
the [=W3C Council=] decides whether to
<dfn>sustain</dfn> or <dfn>overrule</dfn> the objection.
When [=sustaining=] an objection,
it <em class=rfc2199>should</em> recommend a way forward.
The [=W3C Council=] <em class=rfc2119>may</em> [=overrule=] the [=Formal Objection=]
even if it agrees with some of the supportive arguments.

<p id=fo-mitigations>
When [=sustaining=] an objection,
it <em class=rfc2199>should</em> recommend a way forward.
If the overturned decision has already had consequences
(e.g., if the objection concerns material already in a published document)
the Council <em class=rfc2119>should</em> suggest how these consequences might be mitigated.
The [=Team=] is responsible for making sure that adequate mitigations are enacted in a timely fashion;
and the [=Formal Objection=] is not considered fully addressed until then.

The Council <em class=rfc2119>may</em> form sub-groups for deliberation,
who may return with a recommendation,
but the full Council issues the final decision.
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* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> provide a rationale supporting the decision,
which <em class=rfc2119>should</em> address each argument raised in the Formal Objection(s).
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> include any recommendation decided by the [=Council=].
* if the [=Formal Objection=] has been sustained, <em class=rfc2119>should</em> include any suggested <a href="#fo-mitigations">mitigations</a>.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> include the [=Minority Opinion=](s), if any.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> report the names of those who were [=dismissed=] or [=renounced=] their seat as well as those who were qualified to serve.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> report the names of the individuals who participated in the final decision.
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<em class="rfc2119">must </em> obtain [=Team=] verification.
[=Team=] verification (a [=Team decision=])
<em class=rfc2119>must</em> be withheld if any Process requirements are not met
or if there remain any unresolved Formal Objections.
or if there remain any unresolved Formal Objections,
or if the document does not adequately reflect all relevant decisions of the [=W3C Council=] (or its delegates).
If the [=Team=] rejects a [=Transition Request=]
it <em class=rfc2119>must</em> indicate its rationale
to the [=Advisory Committee=] and the [=Working Group=].
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or fulfill the criteria for [[#streamlined-update]].
[=Team=] verification (a [=Team decision=]),
<em>should</em> be withheld if any Process requirements are not met,
and <em class=rfc2119>may</em> be withheld in consideration of unresolved Formal Objections.
and <em class=rfc2119>may</em> be withheld in consideration of unresolved Formal Objections
or if the document does not adequately reflect all relevant decisions of the [=W3C Council=] (or its delegates).
If the [=Team=] rejects an [=Update Request=],
it must indicate its rationale to the [=Working Group=].
If it waives any Process requirements,
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