CDP-9: Governance Framework V1.2 - Implementation of a Soft Governance Mechanism

Summary

This proposal authorizes Cerebrum DAO's Governance Squad to establish a streamlined process that avoids the full governance procedure to swiftly respond to urgent proposals like funding opportunities with a short window of time and necessary amendments to approved proposals. If this proposal is successfully approved, the mechanism outlined here will be added to the previously voted CDP-1: Cerebrum DAO Governance Framework V1.

Qualified Soft Governance Proposals

The Soft Governance Mechanism can be utilized by WG Stewards and NEURON hodlers for a fast response to urgent matters for Cerebrum, but must be bound by materiality. Such proposals would be deemed Qualified Soft Governance Proposals and can be submitted for a Soft Governance vote under the terms of this CDP. Below are parameters for what can be considered a Qualified Soft Governance Proposal:

• Funding amounts requiring a short quick response time (e.g. funding a project on Molecule Catalyst) if the amount is $25,000 or less;
• Amendments to prior CDPs provided that the financial impact to Cerebrum is $25,000 or less
• Compensation matters of $25,000 or less so long as they remain bounded by the then-current Cerebrum Compensation Policy.

Soft Governance Mechanism

Qualified Soft Governance proposals will only be submitted for voting in the Discord forum.

To successfully pass, proposals must receive backing from at least two (2) WG leads (Stewards) or Cerebrum Core, along with positive votes from a minimum of six (6) WG members (any) or NEURON Hodlers. Also the proposal must receive more "Agree" votes than "Disagree" votes.

Only WG members (any) and NEURON Hodlers can participate in commenting and voting. All Cerebrum DAO participants can view proposals.

Proposals must include a poll with the options: “Agree,” “Agree w/ revisions (comments)”, and “Disagree.” The author must address and incorporate feedback from “Agree w/ revisions (comments)” votes. Those who voted “Agree w/ revisions (comments)” should update their choice to “Agree” once their concerns are addressed satisfactorily or to “Disagree” if they have not been addressed.

If a proposal garners fewer than 8 positive votes within the 2-day period, it will be declared void and the discussion will be locked.

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Upon the approval of this proposal, the two-phase voting mechanism described in CDP-1 will be designated as Hard Governance, while the mechanism approved herein will be designated as Soft Governance.