Governance template
Intent Document Template
v1.0 · April 2026 · Sougata Roy, sougataroy.com
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Sougata Roy, "Intent Document Template", Version 1.0, April 2026, https://sougataroy.com/frameworks/intent-architecture-stack/template
A minimum Tier 2 Intent Document structure for documenting agent purpose, authorized scope, explicit prohibitions, accountability, review cadence, and escalation path before deployment.
Tier 2 Intent Document
Minimum Required Fields
Agent Name: [display name in registry]
Business Purpose: [one to three sentences]
Authorized Actions: [specific actions tied to named systems]
Explicit Prohibitions: [this field cannot be blank]
Data Access Scope: [named systems, read/write designation]
Consequence Owner: [name, title, accountability structure]
Review Cadence: [calendar date + event triggers]
Escalation Path: [named contacts and trigger conditions]