Votes and execution are disconnected
The people who approve a proposal are not always the people who can carry it out.
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DAO Governance
A vote is only one part of a decision. Set clear rules for who can propose, approve, execute, pause and spend on behalf of your DAO.
At a glance
Is this the right service?
Operating DAOs and protocols reviewing voting, authority or treasury decisions.
What it can cover
- Decision rules
- Treasury authority
- Roles and emergency procedures
01 · Check the fit
When this service fits
Treasury approvals are unclear
Spending, grants and multisig powers need agreed limits and records.
You need a plan for difficult decisions
Emergency actions, disputed votes and contributor authority need defined procedures.
02 · What we can help with
What the work covers
Decision rules
Set out proposals, quorum, delegation, approvals, execution and reserved decisions.
Treasury authority
Review spending limits, payment approvals, multisig roles and reporting responsibilities.
Roles and emergency procedures
Document council, guardian, delegate and contributor powers, including how exceptions are handled.
03 · How to get started
What to bring
Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.
Send the basics
- Current governance rules and sample proposals
- Council, delegate, guardian and contributor roles
- Treasury permissions, payment rules and recent decisions
Then define the scope
Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.
Governance documents need to reflect the entity arrangements and technical controls in use. A voting process alone does not resolve every legal issue.
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How Ape Law approached similar questions
These published matters show the decision process. Another project's facts, rules and outcome may differ.
05 · Common questions
Common questions
Can you review governance that already exists?
Yes. Existing votes, proposals and treasury decisions show where the written rules and actual practice differ.
Does token voting cover execution authority?
The review treats approval and execution as separate steps and checks who has the legal and technical authority to carry out a decision.
What if the DAO does not have a legal structure yet?
The DAO structure service may need to come first or run alongside governance work so entity roles and decision rules fit together.
Where does your DAO's decision process break down?
Share the rules you have and a recent decision that was difficult to carry out.
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