| Status | Active Voting |
|---|---|
| Voting | Live on Snapshot |
Background
Following the resignation of Alex Van de Sande (avsa.eth) from his position as Meta-governance steward, and in accordance with Working Group Rules Section 7.3, we are initiating a special election process to fill the vacant steward position.
Timeline
The special election process will proceed as follows:
Nomination Window:
- Start: November 2, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
- End: November 5, 2024 at 09:00 UTC (72 hours)
Voting Period:
- Start: November 5, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
- End: November 10, 2024 at 09:00 UTC (120 hours)
Transition:
- The elected steward will assume responsibilities on November 11, 2024 at 09:00 UTC (16:00 Bangkok time)
Term Duration
While this special election occurs close to our regular December election cycle, the Working Group Rules require us to fill this vacancy. The elected steward will serve for the remainder of the current term, which ends December 31, 2024. They are welcome to nominate themselves for the upcoming regular election if they wish to continue serving.
Nomination Process
Step 1: Forum Post
Reply to this post with the following information:
- Link to Snapshot: (fill this in after Step 2)
- Preferred Name and/or ENS name:
- Forum username:
- Twitter profile link (optional):
- Why do you want to be a Steward of this Working Group?
- Any other information you wish to share with Delegates (e.g. potential conflicts or existing engagements)
Step 2: Snapshot Creation
Create a Snapshot vote in the ENS WG Steward Nomination space HERE. Select “New Proposal” and use the following template:
Title Format: [Meta-Governance] Nominate [your preferred name or ENS name]
Body: Copy and paste your forum reply from Step 1
Vote Timing:
- Start: November 2, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
- End: November 5, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
Note: Snapshot will use your current timezone. Please convert 9am UTC to your local time when creating your proposal.
For reference: 9am UTC = 5am ET / 2am PT / 10am BST / 11am CEST
Step 3: Gather Support
You must receive 10,000 votes supporting your nomination on Snapshot during the nomination window (November 2-5) to be eligible for the election ballot. This process serves mostly as a sybil defense mechanism.
*All delegates should seek to endorse any known nominees.
Technical Requirements
Forum Access
You must have write-access to all categories in the governance forum to submit your nomination. If you need access, you can submit the Participant Request form. For access issues, contact 5pence.eth on Twitter or open a ticket in the ensdomains discord.
*With such a short timeline, please reach out quickly for any needed access to any known DAO member or steward. We’ll be watching all channels and we’ll ensure we act quickly.
Compensation
As per the ENS DAO Steward Compensation structure, Term 5 Meta-governance stewards receive a base compensation of $3,000 USD per month plus $1,000 USD per month from the working group’s discretionary allocation, for a total of $4,000 USD per month. For this special election, the position will run through December 31, 2024, covering approximately two months of service (November-December 2024, prorated for November based on start date).
Next Steps
- Submit your nomination following the steps above
- Gather support (10,000 signed votes) before November 5, 2024 at 09:00 UTC
- Be prepared to answer questions from the community
- If elected, plan to transition into the role on November 11, 2024
Questions and Support
If you need help with any part of the nomination process or have questions about the special election, please comment below or contact 5pence.eth on Twitter or open a ticket in the ensdomains discord.
Operational Note
During this transition period (November 1st-11th), the Meta-governance Working Group will endeavor to defer any non-critical decisions or transactions until the new steward is seated. This aligns with our commitment to full working group participation in governance decisions. Any urgent matters that arise during this period will be transparently communicated to the DAO.
Preferred Name: SpikeWatanabe.eth
Ideally what I would like to see is to transform ENS DAO into something similar to public company in terms of disclosure, efficiency and audit practices. I can clearly see that the intent to do this is present, because there is a lot of disclosure already available. The problem is that it’s scattered all over the place and it is relatively difficult for an “outsider” to put it all together. The goal here is build an annual report, which would be similar to what public companies do.
