Proposals
Proposal Initiation Methodology
Proposals are the pathways that open up the flows of energy within a collective, and are activated through shared purpose and mutual understanding. A proposal helps convert a discussion into a clear, practical outcome, and are initiated through submission to the council of a collective. The level of transparency for proposals depends upon the the types of memberships the collective has.
Types of Proposals & Proposal Templates It is recommended to allow space for open discussion before starting a proposal, to give people an opportunity to be actively involved in shaping the context of the decision, and to share relevant information and opinions.
As people vote, they can give a reason why they have voted this way. You can see where everyone else stands on the matter, and why. If someone contributes some new information or a strong opinion you can change your vote, if you wish.
In this way you can use proposals to prompt people for a response, uncover new information, and build shared understanding - to help your group make a better, more informed decision. Any participant can raise a proposal, which describes a clear course of action or resolution. Once a proposal has been created, participants are asked to state a position.
Proposal Iteration Methodology
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Proposal Resolution Methodology
Consensus decision-making or consensus process (often abbreviated to consensus) are processes in which participants develop and decide on proposals with the aim, or requirement, of acceptance by all. The focus on establishing agreement of at least the or the and avoiding unproductive opinion differentiates consensus from , which requires all participants to support a decision. Proposals are Positively Resolved on Zoom calls or in person when 100% of CFAC-IC is present and desires it to be Resolved Positively. Positively Resolved Proposals are recorded in the [DAC/DAO Name] CFA Council Resolutions Ledger, and include as many details as possible, including date/time of who Initiated the Proposal as well as date/time of who suggested Iterations, as well as date/time and Resolution preferences at the time of Resolution, and any dissenting opinion.
A single block is sufficient to stop a proposal proceeding in most cases. This places a considerable responsibility on someone blocking to deeply consider their choice, and on everyone involved to respect the right to block and to work toward a resolution.
A decision to block should not be taken lightly, but if you feel strongly about an issue and really want to stop a proposal you actually need to block it, because simply disagreeing or arguing against is not a guarantee that it won't be passed.