# Gitcoin Council

*Note: This is an experimental process, and the success of the Council will be evaluated after Q2, 2025.*

## Responsibilities

Council members serve as core decision-makers in Gitcoin's governance process, and carry the following two primary mandates:

1. **Core Governance**
   1. Active Participation: Must maintain **90% vote participation rate** and provide written rationale for major decisions. Regular attendance at delegate coordination calls is required.
   2. Governance Innovation: Share insights and suggestions for governance improvements, with a goal of contributing meaningful enhancements to our processes and documentation each quarter.
   3. Budget Oversight: Review and approve community round budgets, providing detailed allocation rationales to ensure transparent fund management.
   4. Strategic Planning: Participate in quarterly governance reviews and help shape Gitcoin’s long-term vision through regular strategic input and ecosystem analysis.
2. **Lead the GG Community Rounds Decision-making**

   We have moved to a more decentralized future for Gitcoin Grants where we have begun to involve the community directly in vital decision-making when it comes to the community rounds that Gitcoin funds each quarter during GG rounds. The council’s responsibilities include:

   1. Review and vote on GG community round proposals
   2. Collaborate on GG community round retrospectives (optional)

Additional responsibilities may include:

* Participating in **governance discussions** on the forum and in live delegate calls.
* **Reviewing, evaluating, and voting** on Gitcoin Governance (GG) proposals, including budget allocations and community grants.
* Providing **oversight and strategic direction** for Gitcoin's governance evolution and funding distribution.
* Contributing to the **ratification of Gitcoin’s DAO Constitution** and ensuring alignment with the DAO’s governance framework.
* Driving **governance innovation** by iterating on processes and improving decision-making mechanisms.
* Collaborating on **DAO-to-DAO partnerships** and broader ecosystem initiatives.
* Maintaining **transparency and accountability** through regular reporting on governance activities.

## **Evaluation Criteria**

Council members are expected to maintain a **high level of participation and effectiveness**. They will be assessed based on:

* **Voting Participation**: Maintaining at least **90% voting engagement** across major governance proposals.
* **Governance Contributions**: Actively contributing to discussions, retrospectives, and improvement of governance processes.
* **Transparency & Reporting**: Providing updates on governance activities and ensuring accountability.
* **Engagement with the Gitcoin Community**: Demonstrating responsiveness to feedback and participation in governance-related discussions.
* **Strategic Impact**: Effectively guiding Gitcoin’s governance direction and ensuring sustainable growth.

### **Qualifications**

#### **What skills or experience are needed to perform this role effectively?**

**Basic Requirements:**

* Self-delegated GTC token holder or delegated GTC by another holder.
* Active participant in the Gitcoin ecosystem, with a vested interest in the DAO’s success.
* Willingness to commit time to **governance participation and oversight** (estimated \~3 hours per week).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* **Prior governance experience**: Served as a **delegate or steward** in other Web3 projects or DAOs.
* **DAO Operational Knowledge**: Familiarity with decentralized governance, treasury management, and incentive design.
* **Strategic & Financial Acumen**: Understanding of funding structures, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
* **Community Leadership**: Experience driving engagement and decision-making in decentralized ecosystems.
* **Technical Expertise** (bonus): Experience with Web3 tooling (e.g., Snapshot, Gnosis Safe, Tally, Discourse) and governance frameworks.


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