Appoint Katiyana Kittay as Board Chairperson & Update Officer Roles

Governance Type

Policy: Suggest changes or propose new governance-related decision-making processes

Summary

This proposal affirms the appointment Katiyana Kittay to the Peaceful Philanthropy Board of Directors and her designation as the new Chairperson. It also reaffirms Mathew Markman as Treasurer and Elyse Lee as Secretary. These votes to appoint a new board of director and update officer roles are the first official Board decisions made via Peaceful Philanthropy’s new DAO-based governance structure.

Specification

New Appointment:

• Appoint Katiyana Kittay to the Board of Directors
• Assign her as Chairperson of the Board

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Officer Roles:

• Mathew Markman – Treasurer
• Elyse Lee – Secretary

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Quorum Requirement:

• 2 of 2 eligible voting members must participate for quorum to be met.

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Eligible Voters:

• Mathew Markman
• Elyse Lee

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Voting Mechanism:

• Single choice vote
• 7 day voting window
• Consensus approval

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Legal/Governance Alignment:
This vote replaces a traditional Board meeting and satisfies legal requirements for appointment and officer designation under Colorado nonprofit law, using a transparent and recorded DAO vote in lieu of synchronous decision-making.

Motivation

Peaceful Philanthropy is evolving its governance and operational model to better fulfill its mission. The appointment of Katiyana Kittay strengthens the board’s leadership and supports the organization’s continued growth and impact.