March Cohort Special Council Election – February 15, 2025

Abstract

This proposal calls for the March cohort Special Council election to begin on February 15, 2025, at 12:00 EST and run for seven (7) days, ending on February 22, 2025, at 12:00 EST. This election will fill three (3) Special Council seats, as designated in the Horizen DAO Constitution.

Background

The Special Council is a 7-member body tasked with providing oversight, reviewing proposals, and ensuring the security and financial stability of the Horizen DAO. To maintain continuity while allowing for community input, the council operates on a staggered election schedule:

• March Cohort: 3 seats
• September Cohort: 4 seats

The Horizen DAO Constitution mandates that elections for the March cohort must commence on February 15 each year. This proposal ensures the timely execution of that requirement, allowing tokenholders to select or reaffirm representatives for these three Special Council seats.

March Cohort – Outgoing Members

The following members are finishing their 1-year cycle in this cohort:

• Brian Rose
• Marwan Alzarouni
• Benjamin Charbit

Election Details

• Start Date: February 15, 2025, at 12:00 EST
• End Date: February 22, 2025, at 12:00 EST
• Seats Available: 3 Special Council seats (March cohort)
• Voting Method: Snapshot (Weigthed Voting)
• Voting System: Weighted Voting – Each voter may spread voting power across any number of choices.
• Winners: The three candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected to the Special Council

Candidate Eligibility

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the Horizen DAO Constitution, including:

• Experience in web3, governance, or community leadership
• No conflicts of interest (e.g., no more than 2 SC members from the same entity)
• Compliance with nationality requirements (at least 5 SC members must be non-US persons)

Horizen DAO Special Council Candidates

List of Candidates

1. Vladan Nikolic [Trololino]
   Candidacy Statement
2. Sean Sullivan [SKyTL]
   Candidacy Statement
3. Robin Giskemo
   Candidacy Statement
4. Manon Boudoux [Manon]
   Candidacy Statement
5. John Carlo [Psyrax]
   Candidacy Statement
6. Paul Mihalache [PVM]
   Candidacy Statement
7. Emmanuel Umoh [Nhuel]
   Candidacy Statement
8. Domenico [Sodiomayor]
   Candidacy Statement
9. Ben Charbit
   Candidacy Statement

This election is an important step in decentralized governance, allowing the Horizen community to select representatives who will help guide the DAO’s future. All eligible tokenholders are encouraged to participate and vote!