Q: What if people are voting for me as a delegate but I can't commit to 4 events? Be transparent with your breakout room about your availability. It's better to decline and let someone else serve than to be an absent delegate.
Q: What are the core responsibilities for delegates? A: We ask delegates to attend all four Eden Town Hall events during their two-month term, follow the Eden Fractal Telegram chat for proposal discussions, and vote on proposals with the community's best interests in mind. While these are the core responsibilities we ask for, there are no firm obligations since Eden Fractal is a voluntary community.
Q: How much autonomy do delegates have in their role? A: Considerable autonomy. While we have core responsibilities around attendance and voting, how you engage beyond that is up to you. Some delegates propose new initiatives, others focus on facilitating discussions, and some work to connect Eden Fractal with other communities. The role becomes what you make of it, as long as you're serving the community's best interests with integrity.
Q: What if unforeseen circumstances prevent me from attending? A: Life happens, and we understand that. Please notify the community as soon as you know you can't attend and provide written input on any pending proposals. While your absence may mean delaying important decisions, we can work around it. Just remember that consistent attendance is important both for effective governance and for how the community evaluates your service.
Q: Can I refuse election as a delegate? Absolutely. Being elected is an invitation, not an obligation. Simply tell your room you cannot serve this term, and they'll elect someone else.
Q: How are disagreements within councils resolved? Councils discuss until they're ready to vote, then use the 2/3 threshold. There's no requirement for unanimity - disagreement is expected and healthy.
Q: What types of proposals are inappropriate? Proposals should relate to Eden Fractal's operations and mission. Personal disputes, actions outside our scope, or proposals violating our core values would be rejected.
Q: How quickly can urgent proposals be approved? If truly urgent and councils agree, a proposal can be submitted and approved in the same Eden Town Hall session - roughly 1 hour from submission to approval.
Q: What happens if we can't get 3 councils to approve something important? This indicates lack of broad consensus. The proposal may need revision, more discussion, or simply isn't right for the community at this time.
Q: Can previous decisions be reversed? Yes, through a new proposal. This requires the same 3/4 council approval, ensuring stability while allowing for adaptation.
Q: Should we create polls in Telegram for voting? Polls in Telegram can be a helpful supplement to the voting process. While the primary voting happens during Town Hall meetings, creating dedicated topics in the Telegram group for proposals can facilitate discussion.
Q: Are delegates required to attend all Town Hall meetings? While technically not required, delegates are strongly encouraged to attend all Town Hall meetings during their 2-month term. This is especially important since proposals are often both presented and approved during the same meeting. Regular attendance ensures better community representation.
Q: Where does voting take place? Voting occurs synchronously during Eden Town Hall meetings via audio, in the Zoom chat, and/or in the Eden Fractal Telegram group. Delegates are encouraged to voice their votes over audio to ensure there is a clear record captured on video.
Q: How do councils discuss and vote on proposals? Councils do not need to discuss and vote internally as separate groups. Discussion happens collectively in the main Eden Town Hall community room, where delegates make up their minds alongside other community members.
Q: Do council groups use breakout rooms during Town Hall to discuss proposals? No, there is no need for council groups to separate into breakout rooms for proposal discussions. All deliberation takes place in the main community room, where delegates form their opinions before voting.
Q: How are voting results recorded onchain? Currently, the only Eden+Fractal votes recorded on-chain are the delegate elections via ORDAO. Breakout rooms may use Telegram, Zoom chat, or other tools to form consensus on delegates. The proposal approval process itself does not require on-chain recording at this time.
Q: How are delegates evaluated? A: The community evaluates delegates through the respect game and future elections. Your reliability, engagement quality, creative contributions, and overall commitment to serving the community all influence how others assess your effectiveness. Serving well as a delegate typically leads to increased respect within the community and better chances of being elected again in the future.
Learn more about Eden+Fractal at EdenFractal.com/plus.