Abstract:

This proposal introduces a Code of Conduct for RARI DAO delegates and community members to ensure a respectful and productive governance environment. It outlines expectations for delegate behavior and engagement policies, enforced by market forces and moderators respectively, and details consequences for violations.

Motivation:

Implementing this Code of Conduct will help establish a respectful and professional environment within the RARI DAO. It ensures that both delegates and community members engage in meaningful and constructive discussions, aligning with the broader mission of decentralization and community-driven governance.

Rationale:

The proposed Code of Conduct aligns with the mission of RARI DAO by promoting transparent, respectful, and informed decision-making. The expectations for delegates encourage professionalism, accountability, and empathy, which reflect the values of a decentralized autonomous organization focused on the collective good. The engagement policies aim to maintain a healthy community discourse, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the DAO.

Key Terms:

• Delegation market: A system where token holders delegate their voting power to trusted individuals, who act as their representatives within the DAO.
• Conflicts of interest: Situations where personal interests may compromise the impartiality of a delegate’s decisions.

Specifications:

The Code of Conduct consists of two facets and will be enforced by their own mechanisms:

Delegate Expectations (Enforced by the delegation market)

These are ‘should’ statements which are enforceable by the delegation free market but not directly by any elected or unelected committee. All delegates should abide by these expectations. If a delegate does not abide by these expectations, their delegators should consider re-delegating to a delegate who does abide by them.

• Be informed about the broader crypto ecosystem.
• Act and vote based on what they believe best serves the interests of the DAO.
• Review proposals professionally without bias and abstain if unable to do so.
• Provide constructive, well-researched feedback, avoid personal attacks, unsubstantiated claims, and use designated channels for discussions.
• Avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible and reduce the impact of these when it’s not possible to avoid them.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest whenever possible.
• Do not vote for their own candidacy in an election. In cases such as multiple-choice voting, delegates may vote for themselves as long as they also vote for at least one other candidate.
• Be respectful of diverse options and demonstrate empathy towards other delegates or community members.

Policies for Engagement (Enforced by moderators)

Using the Forum (Discourse), Discord, and Telegram.

• Treat everyone with respect, avoiding discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate language or behavior, especially in tough conversations.
• Contribute meaningfully to discussions by adding value, providing constructive critiques, and offering evidence for claims.
• Encourage respectful discourse and avoid personal attacks in all interactions.
• Uphold civility, common sense, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
• Stay vigilant against scams and phishing attempts. Reporting suspicious activity is encouraged.

To report a Policies of Engagement violation by any user one may flag the violation using tools provided by the platform on which it has occurred. These should be handled by moderators of various platforms in cooperation with the Foundation. If a delegate does not abide by the rules above, they will:

• Receive a warning, in minor cases.
• Receive a suspension for one month in severe cases.
• After that, a delegate may receive a six-month suspension for repeated violations.
• If a delegate continues to violate the above rules they may face permanent suspension from the DAO. Suspensions will apply to participation in community platforms such as the forum (Discourse), Telegram or Discord, not the DAO as a whole.

Overall Cost:

There are no direct costs associated with the implementation of this proposal