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DAO Charter / Governance Framework — Outline

Purpose: Governance authority, mandate-setting, accountability
Audience: DAO participants, councils, contributors
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I. Purpose & Scope

DAO mission and domain of governance
Relationship to affiliated entities (e.g., L3C)

II. Governance Structure

Token holders, councils, or assemblies
Voting mechanisms and quorum rules
Proposal lifecycle

III. Treasury Governance

Definition of DAO-governed assets
Budget approval process
Investment and spending mandates

IV. Treasury Steward Role

Treasury Steward definition
Relationship to Director of Finance & Investments
Scope of execution authority
Reporting and transparency requirements

V. Mandates & Delegation

How authority is delegated to execution entities
Approval thresholds and policy constraints
Revocation or modification of mandates

VI. Transparency & Accountability

Reporting cadence
Auditability and on-chain traceability
Performance and risk disclosures

VII. Conflict Resolution & Oversight

Dispute resolution mechanisms
Oversight committees or review processes
VIII. Amendments & Evolution
Charter updates
Governance upgrades
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