# Ratification Ratification records connect public process to immutable Git snapshots. Use signed annotated tags for ratified text: ```bash git tag -s ratified-YYYY-MM-DD -m "Ratified snapshot: YYYY-MM-DD" git push origin ratified-YYYY-MM-DD ``` This directory can hold supporting records such as tally summaries, minority reports, public-notice windows, and links to deliberation archives.