How Proposals and Voting Work
The step-by-step path from public discussion to an approved House of Stake decision.
Every proposal follows the same basic path: discuss it publicly, review it, vote on it, and then give the Security Council a final check window.
The Process
All proposals follow the same sequential process before becoming ratified.
Stage 1: Forum Deliberation
Duration: Variable | Location: gov.near.org
The proposal is posted to the governance forum for public discussion and community feedback before a final proposal is submitted.
Outcomes:
- ✓ Proposal posted on gov.near.org
- ↻ Feedback integrated
Stage 2: Screening Committee
Duration: 7 days
The Screening Committee reviews the final proposal. Approval is required to proceed to an onchain vote.
Outcomes:
- ✓ Approved → proceeds to vote
- ✗ Rejected → Proposal requires higher quorum to pass
Stage 3: Delegate Vote
Duration: 14 days
Approved proposals move to an onchain vote. Delegates have 14 days to cast their votes in favour or against.
Outcomes:
- ✓ Passes → Security Council check
- ✗ Defeated → proposal ends
Stage 4: Security Council Check
Duration: 7 days
The Security Council has 7 days to veto the passed vote. If no veto is issued, the proposal is automatically ratified.
Outcomes:
- ✓ No veto → proposal ratified
- ✗ Vetoed → public post required
Timeline Summary
Fixed duration after forum: 28 days
- Stage 2 (Screening Committee): 7 days
- Stage 3 (Delegate Vote): 14 days
- Stage 4 (Security Council Check): 7 days
Note: Forum deliberation (Stage 1) adds variable time before this fixed 28-day period.