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The Architecture of openIDL must we well documented in a formal way.  Usually, standards organization create a normative document.  This document must provide enough information for a reader to understand what is being standardized and enough detail to be used as a guide to understand if the standard is being followed. 

Decision Drivers

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• the standard must be readable by all members of the openIDL community
• the standard must be available in a document form that can be shared outside the wiki (not with just a link)
• the standard must be version controlled with change log

Considered Options

• readme files and code in the github repository
• IEEE standard template attached

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All Reference Data Rows have Effective and Expiration Date

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Considered Options

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• {title of option 3}
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