Intersect is a member-based organization (MBO) that plays an important role in supporting the Cardano community in governing the Cardano blockchain network. Along with blockchain governance, Intersect helps the community technically upgrade the network, onboard new members, and run other initiatives to achieve sustainable growth. By enabling its members to shape the future of the network, Cardano becomes the first truly decentralized and distributed blockchain entirely governed by its community.
Intersect is an organization for its members and is run by its members. It has set up Committees, Working Groups, and other bodies to delegate responsibilities and key tasks needed to support distributed Cardano governance.
Earlier this year, Intersect held elections for positions in its Committees and two new non-executive directors to join its Governing Board.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how members are elected to Intersect’s Committees and Board, two of its most central bodies, and how community members can get involved.
Intersect Committees
The Committees are designed to hold leadership elections once a year. Positions for the upcoming year were filled via the elections held in October and November of 2024. Next year, in 2025, there will be another round to replace the elected leaders.
As mentioned, Intersect is designed to be steered by its members so that the future of Cardano is community-led. The membership body provides this steering via Standing Committees, with community members taking an active role in participating in these bodies to influence the future of Cardano. According to Intersect, these committees “act as decision-making and advisory bodies, providing direction and recommendations that reflect the community’s will.”
These Standing Committees cover the functional operations required to deliver “continuity,” provide steering direction to drafting the official Cardano Constitution, support internal membership, and more.
A Standing Committee is expected to be a permanent fixture, although changes may be required as the Committees mature and the objectives evolve. The governing board will review proposed changes and support membership.
Working Groups typically form one of the initial seven Committees. These serve temporary functions that support a Committee’s broader objectives or expand expertise by seeking contributions from outside Intersect. Working Groups can be formed on any necessary subject and are considered less formal than Standing Committees.
Members can receive more information about the different Committees and Working Groups by joining Intersect and their Discord channel.
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Intersect Board
The board at Intersect has a fiducial and regulatory responsibility to the organization. It is tasked with ensuring Intersect complies with all relevant regulations, including those of Wyoming state. The board serves in the best interests of Intersect members and is filled by Intersect members to achieve the organization’s strategic vision and mission.
The Board of Directors manages Intersect’s affairs. Directors do not need to be residents of the State of Wyoming but must be at least eighteen.
The Board of Directors consists of a maximum of 5 Directors. At all times, it shall have at least three 3 Directors. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, may establish a range for the size of the Board of Directors by fixing a minimum and maximum number of Directors, so long as the minimum number of Directors is at least three.
Read more: Intersect Election FAQs
Elections
Both the Committees and Board have concluded their elections for the current term. These are meant to add members to the positions required to keep the organization going. To participate, a person has to be a fully paid member of Intersect.
Once a member of Intersect, voting, and necessary steps are completed via the Member Portal.
The current election cycle is over, and the positions have been filled via the elections. Next year, there will be another round for those looking to apply. Intersect needs people from the Cardano community to step up and become active in its internal operations. It’s crucial for the success of decentralized governance that all these positions remain staffed and that members take an active role in the duties involved.
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