The xGov ecosystem is evolving, and we need your help to build a strong foundation for its governance.
We’re currently seeking community feedback on the proposed eligibility criteria and other essential aspects of the xGov Council. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of xGov.
What are the council eligibility requirements?
- Any community member with Algorand technical knowledge and a strong reputation can run for the council.
- Candidates must be publicly doxxed, have an identified Algorand address, and undergo the KYC process with the Algorand Foundation.
- Broader inclusivity is encouraged to incorporate diverse perspectives from outside the xGov domain.
We want to hear from you
We’re seeking community feedback on the proposed eligibility criteria and other aspects of the xGov Council. Your input is crucial to shaping the future of xGov governance.
— xGov Council ARC —
Council setup:
- 13 [proposed] members elected via general governance
Eligibility criteria:
- Any community member, including xGovs, with Algorand technical expertise and a strong reputation can run for the council.
- Candidates must be publicly doxxed, have an identified Algorand address, and undergo the KYC process with the Algorand Foundation.
- Broader inclusivity is encouraged to incorporate diverse perspectives from outside the xGov domain.
Duties:
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Review and understand the terms and conditions of the program.
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Evaluate proposals
2.1. Assess every proposal for compliance with terms and conditions.
2.2. Provide guidance for the broader xGov membership by providing a summary of the proposal on the corresponding Algorand Forum thread, highlighting how it aligns (or doesn’t) with the ecosystem goals or needs:
a. if the proposal is good, and meet the terms and conditions criteria, outline the benefits, the quality of work, and the team
b. if the proposal is not good, and do not meet the terms and conditions criteria, outline the main issues. -
Transparency:
3.1. Hold public discussions periodically to review proposals, maintaining accountability. -
Decision-making:
4.1. After the voting phase is complete, remove proposals that do not comply with the program’s terms and conditions, slashing the application’s anti-spam fee.
Accountability:
- Council members are publicly accountable for their decisions.
- Discussions and decision-making processes must be transparent and publicly accessible.
- Members are elected to serve a 1-year term [proposed] and are subject to re-election by the Algo community.
- In case of councilor misbehavior, the council must be able to raise the issue with the community and propose replacing the councilor.
Restrictions:
- xGov councilors cannot submit grant proposals during their council term.
Compensation:
- If approved, council members’ compensation will be funded by the xGov budget, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with community goals.
- [Proposed] compensation: 10,000 Algo/year per councilor, paid quarterly.
Please share your thoughts and suggestions below. We will be collecting feedback for the next two weeks here and will host a live community session on X or Discord in the first half of February.