Proposal: Mandatory Closure Summaries for Forum Proposals

Council Proposals TELIP
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Objective:

To establish a protocol within the Telcoin Autonomous Operations (TAO) that requires council members to provide a concise summary upon closing any forum proposal. This summary should detail the actions taken, resolutions achieved, or reasons for dismissal, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability within the community.

Background:

Recent instances have highlighted a lack of communication when forum proposals are closed without explanation. This practice can lead to confusion and frustration among community members who are left uninformed about the status or outcome of their proposals. Implementing a mandatory closure summary aligns with standard practices in many online forums and promotes a culture of openness.

Proposal Details:

  1. Closure Summary Requirement:
  • When a council member decides to close a forum proposal, they must provide a brief summary explaining:
    • The resolution or actions taken concerning the proposal.
    • If no action was taken, the rationale behind this decision.
    • Any relevant discussions or decisions that occurred during council meetings related to the proposal.
  1. Accessibility of Information:
  • Recognizing that not all community members can attend or review lengthy council meetings, the closure summary should serve as an accessible record, ensuring that decisions are transparent and understandable to all.
  1. Implementation:
  • This protocol should be adopted immediately upon approval and integrated into the standard operating procedures for council members managing forum proposals.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced Transparency: Community members will have clear insights into the decision-making processes of the council.
  • Improved Accountability: Council members are encouraged to make thoughtful and well-communicated decisions.
  • Community Trust: Providing explanations fosters trust and reduces potential frustration or confusion among members.

Conclusion:

Implementing mandatory closure summaries for forum proposals is a straightforward yet impactful measure to promote transparency and accountability within the TAO. By keeping the community informed, we uphold the principles of open communication and foster a more inclusive environment.

Note: This proposal draws inspiration from standard practices in online forums and aims to align the TAO’s operations with these established norms, or in other words, we shouldn’t need a proposal for this, it should have been obvious from the start, but thats all part of the learning process I guess.

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