# Governance [[Governance]] is how this community discusses priorities, makes decisions, and turns approved outcomes into action. This page is the central entry point for our Governance system. It is designed to help you understand how Governance works, what is active right now, and how to participate. > [!info] New here? > Start with [[Constitution]], then review [[How Voting Works]] and [[Active Proposals]]. ## Quick Start Choose the path that best fits what you need: - **I want to understand the system** → [[Constitution]] | [[Governance Overview]] | [[Terminology]] | [[FAQ]] - **I want to see what is active right now** → [[Active Proposals]] | [[Governance Calendar]] | [[Announcements]] | [[Treasury Dashboard]] - **I want to participate** → [[How Voting Works]] | [[How to Contribute]] | [[Elections]] - **I want to review governance bodies** → [[Governing Bodies and Charters Overview]] | [[Roles and Responsibilities]] - **I want historical context** → [[Proposal Archive]] | [[Meeting Notes]] | [[Past Elections]] - **I want to know who is involved** → [[People]] | [[People Directory]] --- ## Governance at a Glance Our [[Governance]] system is built to support transparent discussion, community participation, and accountable decision-making. At a high level, Governance includes: - a framework that defines roles, authority, and process - proposals that bring decisions forward for review and voting - councils or designated bodies that help steward key areas of the ecosystem - voting mechanisms that determine outcomes - records, briefings, and updates that keep the community informed ## Current Governance Status > [!summary] Current Focus > - **Live now:** [Insert current live item] > - **Under discussion:** [Insert discussion topic] > - **Coming next:** [Insert next expected milestone] You can also follow ongoing work here: - [[Active Proposals]] - [[Governance Calendar]] - [[Announcements]] --- ## Core Governance Pages ### Foundation Documents These pages explain the structure, authority, and operating principles of [[Governance]]. - [[Constitution]] - [[Governance Overview]] - [[Roles and Responsibilities]] - [[FAQ]] ### Proposals and Voting These pages track decisions being brought forward and how voting works. - [[Active Proposals]] - [[Proposal Archive]] - [[How Voting Works]] - [[Voting Power]] ### Councils and other Governance Bodies These pages describe the groups, mandates, and responsibilities within the [[Governance]] system. - [[Councils Overview]] - [[Council Charters]] - [[Elections]] - [[Council Seats and Terms]] - [[Committees]] - [[Contributors]] ### Treasury and Execution These pages explain how [[Treasury]] related decisions are reviewed, approved, and executed. - [[Treasury Governance]] - [[Treasury Proposals]] - [[Execution Process]] ### Public Records These pages provide transparency into [[Governance]] activity over time. - [[Meeting Notes]] - [[Announcements]] - [[Governance Calendar]] - [[Decision Log]] - [[People]] --- ## How to Participate Community participation is a core part of [[Governance]]. You may be able to participate by: - reviewing proposals and discussion threads - voting on Governance [[Voting Matter]]s - providing feedback during review periods - joining one of the [[Committees]] or working groups - running for an elected role, when applicable > [!tip] Participation > If you are not sure where to begin, start with [[Active Proposals]] and [[How Voting Works]]. --- ## Governance Principles Our [[Governance]] process aims to be: - **Transparent** in how decisions are discussed and recorded - **Accessible** so participants can understand what is happening - **Accountable** in how responsibilities are assigned and carried out - **Structured** so decisions move through a clear process - **Community-informed** so stakeholder input meaningfully shapes outcomes - See also: [[Code of Conduct]] --- ## Key Terms - **[[Proposal]]**: A formal Governance item submitted for review and potential approval - **[[Voting Power]]**: The method used to determine a participant’s Governance weight - **[[Council]]**: A designated Governance body with a defined scope or mandate - **Ratification**: Formal approval of a Governance framework or decision - **Execution**: The process of carrying out an approved Governance outcome For more definitions, see [[FAQ]] or [[Terminology]]. --- ## Related Pages - [[Constitution]] - [[Active Proposals]] - [[Councils Overview]] - [[How Voting Works]] - [[Treasury Governance]] - [[Meeting Notes]] - [[Proposal Archive]] <font size="1">Document created by</font> [[Creator]] <font size="1">Document edited by</font> [[Odin]]