Author: filipv
Date: 2022-10-23

Thesis#

Ratify updates to the DAO’s Governance Process:

• Clarify DAO members’ voting rights throughout various stages.
• Clarify process for conflicting proposals.
• Formally include Snapshot delegation.
• Specify effective date for proposals.
• Small updates throughout.

The full updated document is available at https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmWkf5yW2gmhbdZoXTLxTDvMJNMFqBT5A8rD19EvVnjhyr

and a .diff is available at https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmUC4AEF2ttTnekGiUCwk1EXiJPPUvoiU8jnEhBde58Zs6

Motivation#

The Governance Process currently has some ambiguities. Although these ambiguities have not yet led to any conflict, our Governance Process should accurately reflect our day-to-day practices to avoid potential controversies.

Specification#

• Ratify this governance process: https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmWkf5yW2gmhbdZoXTLxTDvMJNMFqBT5A8rD19EvVnjhyr
• Update Governance Process at https://info.juicebox.money/dao/process
• Update other documentation accordingly.
• Follow the updated governance process.

Rationale#

• More recent proposals should take precedence as they are more likely to accurately represent the DAO’s present wishes.
• Proposals which receive more affirmative votes should take precedence over proposals with lower engagement, as they are more likely to represent the wishes of the DAO.
• The effective date of proposals should be clear to give executors confidence and prevent any misinterpretations.

Risks#

A controversial proposal with high engagement might take precedence over a less controversial proposal with lower engagement if they conflict and are approved in the same funding cycle.

Timeline#

The updated governance process should take effect upon this proposal’s Snapshot approval.