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 ## Membership
 
-To become a member, you must be ratified by **two-thirds of voting members** during a 24-hour voting period.
+To become a member, you must be ratified by **a member in a verified leadership role, as seen above**.
 
 Sounds difficult? It isn't!
 
 The process is simple:
 
 1. Open a discussion on this README titled **"New Member Ratification: [Username]"**.
-2. Members may vote **"Ratified"**, **"Rejected"**, or abstain by simply not voting.
-3. To be ratified, you must receive **at least two-thirds of the votes cast by voting members** in your favor.
-4. If you are ratified, congratulations! You will officially become a member shortly afterward.
-5. If you aren't ratified, don't worry! You can try again after some time.
+2. Wait for a leader to either approve you or deny you (you will likely be approved, or told to come back later!)
 
 Don't be afraid to apply! **We'd love to have you as a member of the SLM Consortium.** 🤗