https://wccftech.com/facebook-reveals-details-about-content-oversight-board/

Amid persistent criticism over its content moderation modus operandi, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) has now published a charter containing details regarding the constitution of an Oversight Board that will act as the ultimate authority over the company’s content removal decisions. The company has also pledged to make this body operational by November 2020. Nick Clegg, Facebook’s VP Global Affairs and Communications, released the following statement on the subject matter: “The content policies we write and the decisions we make every day matter to people. That’s why we always have to strive to keep getting better. The Oversight Board will make Facebook more accountable and improve our decision-making. This charter is a critical step towards what we hope will become a model for our industry.”

The charter elaborates that the board is likely to have 11 members initially but that this number will eventually rise to 40. Each member will serve a 3-year term categorized as part-time employment. According to Facebook, the membership of the board will be comprised of individuals that are independent, impartial, skilled in thoughtful deliberation and efficient decision-making process, and possess a vast repertoire of knowledge regarding digital content and governance. Moreover, the company is planning to establish a trust to determine and disseminate the compensations as well as to play an important collaborative role in the initial appointment and subsequent term renewal of board members.