# Civics Working Groups ## Governance Education Working Group **Purpose** This working group focuses on making governance accessible and understandable to all. Members will review and propose educational materials, resources, and initiatives that support DReps, SPOs, and community members in navigating governance processes with clarity and confidence. **Meetings** The working group meets on Tuesdays, 12:00 UTC. Click [Here ](https://meet.google.com/pzu-esbd-nov) to join meetings **Deliverables**

Deliverables
M1: Foundations: Establish the working group structure, finalize the charter, and research existing frameworks and educational materials.	In Progress
M2: Finalisation and Release of Governance Education Framework v.1: Deliver the first version of the framework.	In Progress
M3: Community Engagement through Workshops: Host online workshops to socialize the framework, collect feedback, and engage attendees.	In Progress
M4: Framework Refinement & Expert Review: Analyze workshop feedback, incorporate expert validation, and (if needed) revise and polish the framework.	Not Yet Started
M5: Final Publication & Handover: Formally publish the framework version 2 and support its adoption.	Not Yet Started

*** ## Governance Health Working Group **Purpose** This working group explores how we measure, understand, and improve the health of Cardano's Governance systems. **Meetings** The working group is currently paused, following the publication of the Governance Health Dashboard KPI REPORT (January 2026) **Deliverables**

Deliverables	Status
M1: Foundations: Establish the GH Working Group and charter, foundations & Requirements (Target: September 2025)	Completed
M2: REPORT: Create, refine and publish the Governance Health Dashboard KPI REPORT (Target EOY 2025)	Completed
M3: Create Proposal Evaluation and define standards: Confirm Standards and Phase 2 Proposal	In Progress
M4: Proposal Solicitation: Invite ecosystem teams to propose dashboard builds and assess their viability.	Not Yet Started
M5: Handover & 2026 Planning: Conclude with roadmap for the dashboard’s next development phase.	Not Yet Started
M6: Future improvements: Sharing knowledge, resources, evaluation and learnings	Not Yet Started

*** ## Constitution Amendments Process Working Group ### **Purpose** To design a comprehensive Constitution Amendment Process (CAP) that is transparent, inclusive, and aligned with constitutional values. The final design will be presented to the Civics Committee for approval and subsequently proposed to the wider Community via an Information Governance Action for consent. ### **Meetings** Regular meetings for this working group are [**Thursdays, 9:00am UTC**.](https://meet.google.com/vtn-tiwu-ixo?authuser=0) (Open to all) ### **Deliverables**


Deliverables	Status
M1: Working Group Setup & Inclusion:
Establish the CAP Working Group and charter, set up communication channels, conduct outreach, and ensure broad community inclusion. Design and run inclusive feedback pathways, public consultations, WG meetings, and explanatory materials.	Completed
M2: Phase 1 – Requirements Document:
Deliver the complete Constitutional Amendment Process (CAP) Phase 1 Requirements Document, outlining foundational, operative, and technical constraints. (Due 4 weeks from charter ratification.)	Completed
M3: Phase 2 – Process Design:
Develop the full proposed design for the Constitutional Amendment Process, including workflows, consultation cycles, editorial review structures, role definitions, and ratification handover steps.	In Progress
M4: Phase 3 – Tools & Implementation Plan:
Create the tools, templates, open-source standards, and implementation guidance required to operationalize the CAP.	Not Started
M5: Documentation, Reporting:
Maintain transparent working group records and prepare a complete package to support long-term stewardship, implementation, and future iteration.	In Progress

## **Constitutional Committee Election Working Group** **Purpose** Enable the Constitutional Committee election to replace the Interim Constitutional Committee when its term expires in September 2025 (Epoch 580). **Meetings** Regular meetings for this working group have concluded. **Deliverables**

Deliverables	Status
M1: Evaluation: Conduct a thorough assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the ICC election process to inform plan	Completed
M2: Registration: Develop recommendations and tooling for enhancing the CC election process, encompassing candidate selection, voter education, and election procedures.	Completed
M3: Stakeholder Engagement & Transparency: Ensure open communication, gather community feedback, maintain transparency throughout. Circulate working docs among relevant stakeholders for input, incorporating feedback to ensure broad-based support and inclusivity.	Completed
M4: Rotation Strategy: Devise an equitable and effective rotation system for CC membership, ensuring diverse representation and institutional continuity.	Completed
M5 Handover Protocol: Establish a comprehensive handover process to guarantee incoming CC members are fully prepared to assume their duties.	In Progress
M6: Future improvements: Sharing knowledge, resources and learnings from the CC election process.	In Progress

*** ### **Note on working groups** Each Committee may freely establish working groups to study and address temporary work items. * Committees may invite any person or representative of an organization to participate in working groups. Working groups are responsible to report back to their respective committee or subcommittee. * Relevant experts (legal, web3 governance, technical...) can advise working groups * Members of the community can also become members of working groups to provide expert inputs.