Before revision:  The proposed framework  integrates existing forms of time consistency . In ]  our approach the time consistency is studied for a large class of maps that are postulated to satisfy only two properties -- monotonicity and locality.
After revision:  The proposed framework integrates existing forms of time consistency , but also provides a comprehensive toolbox for analysis and synthesis of the concept of time consistency in decision making. In particular, it allows for in depth comparative analysis of (most of) the existing types of time consistency -- a feat that has not be possible before and which is done in the companion paper ] our approach the time consistency is studied for a large class of maps that are postulated to satisfy only two properties -- monotonicity and locality.