Individual-Based Council Election for Mangrove DAO

🗳 Governance temp check
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1. Summary

This proposal recommends adopting an individual-based voting system for the upcoming Mangrove DAO council elections. Given the lack of activity since September and the departure of several previous council members from the core team, transitioning to an individual-based system will ensure that only committed individuals, aligned with the project’s success, are elected to the council. This approach allows any interested member to announce their candidacy on the forum, promoting transparency and inclusivity.

2. Rationale

  • Inactivity Since September: For the past two months, the current council has not taken significant actions. Critical decisions are pending, hindering the project’s progress.
  • Departure of Previous Council Members: Many former council members have left the core team and may no longer be aligned with the project’s goals. This creates a leadership gap that needs to be filled with dedicated individuals.
  • Ensuring Commitment and Accountability: An individual-based election allows community members to assess each candidate’s commitment and qualifications directly. It ensures that elected council members are accountable to the community and are genuinely invested in the project’s success.
  • Promoting Transparency and Inclusivity: Allowing individuals to declare their candidacy openly encourages broader participation and fosters a transparent election process.

3. Specification

Mission and Required Skills of the Council

The mission and required skills remain consistent with previous guidelines:

  • Protocol Council:
    • Mission: Maintain the Mangrove protocol, oversee research, product management, devops, security operations, and enforce governance decisions technically.
    • Required Skills: Expertise in Mangrove technology, Ethereum/EVM, web security, and cryptocurrency.
  • Ecosystem Council:
    • Mission: Manage economic and social aspects, including strategy curation, partnerships, and treasury oversight.
    • Required Skills: Protocol and product design, DAO governance and operations, treasury management, marketing and communication, business development, and developer relations.

Mandate Period and Compensation

  • Term: Council members will serve for approximately six months, starting from the closure of the vote until March 31, 2025.

Duties and Expectations

  • Time Commitment:
    • Ecosystem Council Members: Expected to dedicate 5 to 10 hours per month.
    • Protocol Council Members: Expected to dedicate 2 to 4 hours per month.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Oversee at least one area of concern and provide monthly reports.
    • Act as signers of the council’s multisig, participating in transaction signing.
    • Engage actively in the DAO’s initiatives, contributing to discussions, decision-making, and the overall growth of the ecosystem.

4. Election Process

The elections will adopt an individual-based voting system with the following timeline:

  • Proposal Publication: Monday, November 27, 2023.
  • Candidate Submission Period: November 27 – December 8, 2023, by 7 PM UTC. Interested individuals must submit their candidacy by responding to this proposal on the Mangrove DAO governance forum. Each candidate should provide:
    • A brief introduction.
    • Their qualifications and relevant experience.
    • Their vision and goals for the council.
  • Snapshot Vote: Publish on Monday, December 11, 2023, over a period of 5 days.
  • Results Announcement: Friday, December 15, 2023, on the Mangrove DAO governance forum.

5. Benefits of an Individual-Based Council

  • Ensures Commitment: Individuals who proactively announce their candidacy demonstrate initiative and dedication to the project’s success.
  • Enhances Accountability: Community members can hold each elected council member accountable for their actions and contributions.
  • Promotes Diversity and Inclusivity: Encourages a wider range of candidates from different backgrounds, fostering diverse perspectives within the council.
  • Increases Transparency: Open declarations of candidacy and individual voting promote a transparent election process.
  • Facilitates Community Engagement: Allows community members to engage directly with candidates, ask questions, and make informed voting decisions.
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As per Mangrove’s ratified Governance Process, formal proposals are submitted by the Councils. As a result, we removed the MIP numbering of this proposal and recategorized it as a temp check item.

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Great! Let’s gather some support. I will bring few people to candidate for the individual based list. :slight_smile: