In order to ensure the board can weigh in on the most significant decisions facing
Facebook, including those with real-world implications, we have included a
mechanism for expedited review. In these situations, Facebook can refer urgent
cases straight to the board for immediate consideration. This process was created in
response to feedback from external stakeholders, who stressed that the board will
need to review some cases much more quickly than others.
Once the initial group of board members is in place and begins operations within the
next few months, the board will determine the type of cases it prioritizes and the
cadence at which it reviews them.
Implementing Board Decisions
Facebook is committed to implementing the board’s decision on individual pieces of
content within seven days, as outlined in the bylaws. Facebook will also assess the
technical and operational feasibility of applying the decision to identical content with
parallel context, as explained in the bylaws.
When the board provides an additional policy recommendation, Facebook will review
that guidance. Some recommendations may involve only minor modifications to
current policies or practices, while others may involve more substantial or complex
changes. The latter will go through our full policy development process or other
appropriate channels. This will allow for a thorough and considered analysis of the
proposed policy recommendation, as well as additional stakeholder engagement.