> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-civics-committee/meeting-minutes/2026-civics-meeting-minutes/civics-committee-minutes-12th-march-2026.md). # Civics Committee Minutes 12th March 2026 ## Attendees | Name | Attendance | Role | Voting Seat (Y/N) | Election Term | | ----------------- | ---------- | --------- | ----------------- | ------------- | | Nicolas Cerny, | Yes | Chair | Y | April 2026 | | Larisa Mcfarlane | Yes | Secretary | N | N/A | | Thomas Lindseth | Yes | Intersect | N | N/A | | Ken-Erik O | Yes | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Nana Safo | Yes | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Alex Seregin | No | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Randy | Yes | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Dzubang Mermoz | No | Member | Y | April 2026 | | Ian Hartwell | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Megan Dyamond | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Musa Ridwan Itopa | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | | Simon Fleck | Yes | Member | Y | October 2026 | ## Sources Transcript: [CIVICS Committee (Intersect) Meeting - 2026\_03\_19 12\_50 GMT - Notes by Gemini.docx](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTKkkz_oRHUuEH3PW_KE5ol_aSLgfx9NptY6jX1eY1E/edit?tab=t.tcu1po44me3c) Recording: [recording](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1816SVFWb1da3yJ9OzYsgk5Et4DPV0cDo/view) ## Agenda * Meeting Opening and Agenda Review * Civics Committee Budget Discussion * Constitutional Committee Parameter Changes * Working Group Updates * Upcoming Town Hall and Committee Elections ## Decisions/Actions The Civics Committee finalized 2026 budget priorities and discussed parameters for Constitutional Committee (CC) size and quorum. The committee approved a 2026 budget proposal focused on governance workshops and recurring CC election costs with 6 yes votes. The DREP incentives research proposal was determined to be a necessary standalone initiative. T.L. proposed changing the minimum CC size to 6 and altering the quorum threshold from 2/3 to 7/10 to address DREP centralization concerns, maintaining an effective 5-vote requirement for quorum while allowing for one CC member retirement. The CAP working group is near finalizing the scope of the CAP editor role, and a new Governance Participation working group was formally agreed upon, contingent on a charter. ### Decisions Made Civics Budget Focus Approved: The committee approved a 2026 budget proposal focused on governance workshops and recurring Constitutional Committee election costs with 6 yes votes. Governance Participation Working Group Established: The committee formally agreed to establish a new Governance Participation working group, contingent upon the development of a charter. ### Action Items LM: Schedule dedicated budget proposal meeting next week. TL: Finalize CAP Editor Role scope document; conduct vote next week. NC: Review S.R.'s DRep incentives research document; provide detailed feedback. NC: Lobby DREPs to secure funding for governance related proposals. LM: Assist committee members needing help logging into the virtual hub for Town Hall attendance. LM, SF: Set up the Governance Participation working group charter and first meeting details; prepare charter for approval next week. The group: Develop main civics committee budget proposal using the new template focusing on governance workshops and recurring costs. NC: Place slide text about committee size reduction and threshold change into chat. The group: Start assembling the Civics Committee budget document. The group: Maintain focus and effort within assigned working groups; review S.R.'s working group output. LM: Add 1 additional hour immediately following next Thursday meeting. The group: Register and attend the virtual hub town square event Tuesday. ## Topic Notes
TopicDiscussionNotes
1. Meeting Opening and Agenda ReviewN.C. welcomed participants, noting budget season. L.M. confirmed a packed agenda. Main topic: committee budget.Budget season initiated. Efficiency required due to packed agenda.
2. Civics Committee Budget DiscussionFinalizing budget for on-chain process. Five initiatives identified: global ada holder education, civics research fellowship, CC election costs, constitutional amendment workshops, DRep incentives research. Goal: decide initiatives for unified budget.Budget for on-chain process. Five key initiatives reviewed.
3. Budget Cap and Proposal ConcernsK.O. confirmed 1M ada budget cap due to DRep reluctance. L.M. noted large budgets risk shifting responsibility to Intersect. K.O. warned a single unpopular item could 'nuke' the proposal.1M ada cap. Large budgets are a risk. Unpopular items can jeopardize proposals.
4. DRep Incentives ProposalS.R. clarified DRep incentives research is a standalone proposal, not for civics budget, to avoid conflict of interest. K.O. supported and offered assistance.Standalone proposal to avoid conflict. K.O. offered support.
5. Decision on Civics Committee BudgetCommittee polled to approve budget focused on governance workshops and recurring costs. Passed with 6 yes, 1 no. L.M. to schedule dedicated meeting for specifics.Budget approved (6:1) for workshops/recurring costs. L.M. to schedule follow-up.
6. Upcoming Town Hall and ElectionsL.M. announced Town Hall on March 17th for committee elections. Members asked to attend to promote work. Formal applications due March 31st.Town Hall March 17th for elections. Applications due March 31st.
7. Working Group UpdatesT.L. reported CAP WG near finalizing editor role scope. R.R. updated on governance education WG compiling resources for a health dashboard.CAP editor scope near final. Governance education WG compiling resources.
8. Formalizing Governance Participation WGS.R. requested official vote for new Governance Participation WG. L.M. confirmed charter needed, suggesting using existing frameworks. Charter approval next week.New WG requires official vote and charter. Charter approval next week.
9. Constitutional Committee Size Parameter ChangeN.C. opened discussion on CC min size. T.L. proposed changing min size to 6 and quorum to 7/10 to allow one member retirement while maintaining effective 5-vote quorum.Proposal: CC min size 6, quorum 7/10. Maintains 5-vote quorum.
10. Quorum Threshold ClarificationN.C. sought rounding clarification. T.L. confirmed 7/10 (70%) is higher than 2/3 (66%), but effective 5 votes for quorum remains with 7 members. Current plan is CC size 7, quorum change with update CC action.Rounding confirmed. 7/10 is higher threshold, but 5 votes remain effective. CC size 7, quorum change via update action.

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