The Scroll community has approved the creation of a Governance Council (GC), and we are now opening applications for two external seats, these can be considered as split seats.
The GC will play a critical role in shaping Scroll DAO’s next chapter by designing a new governance structure that better aligns with our evolving vision.
TL;DR:
- Hiring for the Governance Council
- Hiring 2 initial seats, can be split
- Initial term of 3 months
- ~30k SCR in comp per seat
- Application form → Scroll DAO - Governance Council Application
Purpose of the Governance Council
The Governance Council’s primary mandate for this initial term is to:
- Draft a new governance design that reflects Scroll’s updated vision.
- Interface with the Scroll Foundation and DAO delegates to create and refine a proposal for constitutional updates that reflect the updated vision.
Guiding Principles
- Foundation oversight with operational autonomy: The DAO will report to the Foundation, creating stronger alignment while preserving meaningful delegate roles.
- Strategic resource allocation: Treasury distribution will be set on an annual or biannual basis, ensuring efficiency and focus.
- Improved operational independence: Daily DAO operations will move into council and delegate hands, with the Foundation stepping back while retaining veto authority when required.
Role Details
- Seats open: 2 external seats, can be split seats
- Initial term: 3 months, focused on delivering the updated governance proposal and Constitution.
- Renewal: At the end of the term, the Council’s continuation will be assessed under the new framework.
- Key responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Foundation, Labs, and delegates.
- Lead drafting of the updated governance design.
- Ensure proposals are aligned with Scroll’s long-term vision.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from individuals and organizations with experience in:
- DAO governance design and operations.
- Web3 community leadership and coordination.
- Legal, organizational, or budget expertise.
- Building alignment between decentralized communities and protocol foundations.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about helping shape the future of governance at Scroll, we encourage you to apply.
