Meta-Governance Statement on DAO Bylaws
The Meta-Governance Working Group has decided to adjourn the Bylaws process and reorient its approach. This decision stems from several key considerations.
Firstly, the group selected Lemma Solutions (@Lemma) to draft the Bylaws, adhering to the criteria outlined in the original Request for Proposal (RFP). This process involved assessing applicants’ attributes, conducting interviews, and internal deliberations, ultimately leading to the choice of Lemma. Their proposed fee schedule was reasonable, breaking down the work into manageable segments and milestones.
Upon receiving the first draft of the Bylaws, Lemma highlighted gaps between the project’s expectations and its current state. This prompted the Meta-Governance Working Group to reflect on the parameters set by the RFP. It became evident that the RFP, as initially structured, risked leading to scope creep. Although the draft provided by Lemma was adequate given the circumstances, it was clear that certain updates to governance are needed, as highlighted in their gap analysis.
Recognizing the need for a more precise understanding of the DAO’s governance processes, the Meta-Governance Working Group decided to pause the current drafting process. To create a more cohesive framework, Alex Urbelis (@Alexu), ENS Labs’ general counsel, will contribute his expertise. This framework will narrow the project’s scope, focusing on the most applicable and explicitly defined aspects of DAO governance.
The Meta-Governance Working Group expresses gratitude to Lemma for their efforts in identifying these blind spots. Moving forward, the group aims to sharpen the project’s focus by establishing a mutually understood framework before resuming the drafting of the DAO Bylaws. This framework will be developed internally with the assistance of Alex Urbelis and will be shared with the DAO for public feedback.
Ultimately, this initial framework will serve as the first iteration of the DAO Bylaws. It will be subject to a social vote proposing their adoption and will likely undergo amendments through future iterations.
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