Capability-Based Political Succession & Citizen-Driven Accountability Plan

This plan establishes a transparent, stepwise algorithm to identify, evaluate, and replace a political leader lacking essential educational or governance competencies — without destabilizing the system. It uses performance metrics, legal recall mechanisms, and capability benchmarks.

Step 0 — Prerequisites (Legal & Social Readiness)
Check if recall / impeachment / no-confidence mechanism exists in the legal system.

If not: first initiate a citizen petition for legal reform (add competency requirements for office).

Step 1 — Define “Uneducated” in Governance Context
Set minimum objective criteria:

Lack of functional literacy in official language.

Unable to read/understand budget documents.

Fails basic civic/policy comprehension test (designed by independent commission).

No formal education beyond elementary OR demonstrable incompetence despite schooling.

Step 2 — Performance & Competency Audit
Form a bipartisan Citizen+Expert Review Board (non-political).

Conduct anonymous, recorded competency evaluation (written + oral).

Publish results with evidence (redacted for privacy but transparent).

Step 3 — Warning & Improvement Period (CJP Phase 1)
Duration: 90 days.

Assign mandatory governance tutors / mentors (retired civil servants, academics).

Weekly progress reports made public.

If improvement is significant → close the case. If not → proceed.

Step 4 — Activate Legal Replacement Mechanism
Case A: Recall exists
Collect required signatures (e.g., 10–25% of voters).

Trigger recall election with qualified candidate list (education + competency pre-screened).

If recall succeeds → replacement sworn in.

Case B: No recall, but impeachment exists
File incompetence-based impeachment motion.

Require 2/3 majority or judicial review.

If removed → special election or appointed successor (per constitution).

Case C: No recall, no impeachment
Long-term: Launch constitutional amendment campaign to add competency clauses.

Short-term: Overrule via higher authority (e.g., central gov if local; or courts for dereliction).

Last resort: Support a qualified challenger in next fixed election.

Step 5 — Succession Qualification Filter
Before replacement assumes office:

Pass same competency test (score >80%).

Provide verifiable education credentials.

Complete 2-week governance crash course.

Step 6 — Post-Replacement System Lock
New law: Annual competency review for all elected officials.

Automatic probation period for first 6 months.

Public dashboard of politician performance metrics.