Accountable
Exactly one function makes or owns the final decision within a stated mandate.
Make final authority explicit before adding contributors.
A decision record needs one final accountable function, its execution role, contributors, approval threshold, forum and escalation route. “Everyone approves” is a design defect, not collaboration.
Executes
The role or function that carries the decision into delivery can be different.
Contributes
Required expertise shapes the decision without creating universal veto power.
cloud-governance:approve-operating-model-changesApprove operating-model changesCloud Governance / CCoEStrategy & governance
cloud-governance:approve-governance-routeApprove governance routeCloud Governance / CCoEStrategy & governance
cloud-governance:accept-policy-exceptions-within-delegated-authorityAccept policy exceptions within delegated authorityCloud Governance / CCoEStrategy & governance
cloud-architecture:approve-architecture-patternsApprove architecture patternsCloud ArchitectureArchitecture & control
cloud-architecture:approve-design-deviationsApprove design deviationsCloud ArchitectureArchitecture & control
cloud-architecture:set-technical-constraintsSet technical constraintsCloud ArchitectureArchitecture & control
service-management:admit-a-service-to-the-catalogueAdmit a service to the catalogueCloud Service ManagementService & product
service-management:change-service-lifecycle-statusChange service lifecycle statusCloud Service ManagementService & product
service-management:approve-service-improvement-prioritiesApprove service improvement prioritiesCloud Service ManagementService & product
platform-engineering:prioritize-platform-backlogPrioritize platform backlogPlatform EngineeringEngineering & enablement
platform-engineering:select-implementation-approachSelect implementation approachPlatform EngineeringEngineering & enablement
platform-engineering:release-platform-capabilityRelease platform capabilityPlatform EngineeringEngineering & enablement
cloud-operations:declare-major-incidentDeclare major incidentCloud OperationsOperations & support
cloud-operations:approve-operational-changeApprove operational changeCloud OperationsOperations & support
cloud-operations:accept-operational-risk-within-mandateAccept operational risk within mandateCloud OperationsOperations & support
security-assurance:accept-security-riskAccept security riskCloud Security & AssuranceArchitecture & control
security-assurance:approve-security-exceptionApprove security exceptionCloud Security & AssuranceArchitecture & control
security-assurance:confirm-assurance-outcomeConfirm assurance outcomeCloud Security & AssuranceArchitecture & control
finops:set-allocation-policySet allocation policyCloud Financial Management / FinOpsStrategy & governance
finops:prioritize-optimization-actionsPrioritize optimization actionsCloud Financial Management / FinOpsStrategy & governance
finops:escalate-material-varianceEscalate material varianceCloud Financial Management / FinOpsStrategy & governance
vendor-management:select-supplierSelect supplierVendor & Commercial ManagementStrategy & governance
vendor-management:approve-commercial-changeApprove commercial changeVendor & Commercial ManagementStrategy & governance
vendor-management:escalate-contractual-underperformanceEscalate contractual underperformanceVendor & Commercial ManagementStrategy & governance
cloud-strategy-portfolio:approve-cloud-strategyApprove cloud strategyCloud Strategy & PortfolioStrategy & governance
cloud-strategy-portfolio:prioritize-strategic-investment-themesPrioritize strategic investment themesCloud Strategy & PortfolioStrategy & governance
cloud-strategy-portfolio:stop-or-redirect-an-underperforming-initiativeStop or redirect an underperforming initiativeCloud Strategy & PortfolioStrategy & governance
risk-compliance-quality:classify-a-material-control-obligationClassify a material control obligationCloud Risk, Compliance & QualityArchitecture & control
risk-compliance-quality:approve-a-compliance-treatment-routeApprove a compliance treatment routeCloud Risk, Compliance & QualityArchitecture & control
risk-compliance-quality:escalate-residual-risk-for-acceptanceEscalate residual risk for acceptanceCloud Risk, Compliance & QualityArchitecture & control
identity-access-interface:approve-a-cloud-access-patternApprove a cloud access patternIdentity & Access Management InterfaceArchitecture & control
identity-access-interface:approve-a-privileged-access-exceptionApprove a privileged access exceptionIdentity & Access Management InterfaceArchitecture & control
identity-access-interface:set-cloud-role-separation-requirementsSet cloud role-separation requirementsIdentity & Access Management InterfaceArchitecture & control
standards-policy:publish-a-cloud-standardPublish a cloud standardStandards & Policy ManagementArchitecture & control
standards-policy:retire-a-superseded-standardRetire a superseded standardStandards & Policy ManagementArchitecture & control
standards-policy:route-an-exception-to-the-correct-authorityRoute an exception to the correct authorityStandards & Policy ManagementArchitecture & control
cloud-product-management:prioritize-the-platform-product-roadmapPrioritize the platform-product roadmapCloud Product ManagementService & product
cloud-product-management:approve-a-product-lifecycle-changeApprove a product lifecycle changeCloud Product ManagementService & product
cloud-product-management:set-a-product-adoption-objectiveSet a product adoption objectiveCloud Product ManagementService & product
demand-service-intake:select-the-appropriate-intake-routeSelect the appropriate intake routeDemand & Service IntakeService & product
demand-service-intake:reject-incomplete-demand-evidenceReject incomplete demand evidenceDemand & Service IntakeService & product
demand-service-intake:escalate-non-standard-demandEscalate non-standard demandDemand & Service IntakeService & product
service-catalogue:publish-a-catalogue-entryPublish a catalogue entryCloud Service Catalogue ManagementService & product
service-catalogue:reject-incomplete-service-metadataReject incomplete service metadataCloud Service Catalogue ManagementService & product
service-catalogue:archive-an-obsolete-catalogue-itemArchive an obsolete catalogue itemCloud Service Catalogue ManagementService & product
service-transition:accept-a-service-into-operationAccept a service into operationCloud Service TransitionService & product
service-transition:reject-incomplete-readiness-evidenceReject incomplete readiness evidenceCloud Service TransitionService & product
service-transition:approve-an-early-life-support-exitApprove an early-life support exitCloud Service TransitionService & product
iac-automation-enablement:publish-a-reusable-iac-modulePublish a reusable IaC moduleInfrastructure Automation / IaC EnablementEngineering & enablement
iac-automation-enablement:approve-a-contribution-standardApprove a contribution standardInfrastructure Automation / IaC EnablementEngineering & enablement
iac-automation-enablement:retire-an-unsafe-automation-patternRetire an unsafe automation patternInfrastructure Automation / IaC EnablementEngineering & enablement
developer-devops-enablement:prioritize-an-enablement-improvementPrioritize an enablement improvementDeveloper & DevOps EnablementEngineering & enablement
developer-devops-enablement:approve-an-onboarding-pathApprove an onboarding pathDeveloper & DevOps EnablementEngineering & enablement
developer-devops-enablement:escalate-a-recurring-adoption-barrierEscalate a recurring adoption barrierDeveloper & DevOps EnablementEngineering & enablement
observability-engineering:approve-an-observability-patternApprove an observability patternCloud Observability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
observability-engineering:set-telemetry-retention-standardsSet telemetry retention standardsCloud Observability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
observability-engineering:prioritize-shared-telemetry-capabilityPrioritize shared telemetry capabilityCloud Observability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
reliability-engineering:set-a-reliability-engineering-prioritySet a reliability engineering priorityCloud Reliability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
reliability-engineering:recommend-an-error-budget-actionRecommend an error-budget actionCloud Reliability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
reliability-engineering:escalate-systemic-reliability-riskEscalate systemic reliability riskCloud Reliability EngineeringEngineering & enablement
incident-problem-management:declare-a-major-incidentDeclare a major incidentCloud Event, Incident & Problem ManagementOperations & support
incident-problem-management:set-incident-commandSet incident commandCloud Event, Incident & Problem ManagementOperations & support
incident-problem-management:close-a-problem-after-evidence-reviewClose a problem after evidence reviewCloud Event, Incident & Problem ManagementOperations & support
continuity-recovery:approve-a-recovery-test-outcomeApprove a recovery test outcomeCloud Capacity, Availability & ContinuityOperations & support
continuity-recovery:escalate-an-availability-exposureEscalate an availability exposureCloud Capacity, Availability & ContinuityOperations & support
continuity-recovery:set-a-capacity-remediation-prioritySet a capacity remediation priorityCloud Capacity, Availability & ContinuityOperations & support