CHLOM Global DAO — Proposal Lifecycle & Governance Process Specification (Phase 4)

Owner: CrownThrive, LLC Date: 2025-08-08 Classification: Internal — DAO Proposal Flow & Governance Execution Guide

1. Purpose & Scope

This document defines the end-to-end proposal lifecycle and governance process for the CHLOM Global DAO during Phase 4. It establishes how proposals are initiated, reviewed, voted upon, and executed within the DAO framework. It is designed to ensure transparency, security, and efficient decision-making as the DAO transitions toward full decentralization in Phase 5.

Goals:

  • Standardize proposal submission, review, and execution.
  • Integrate compliance and licensing checks directly into governance workflows.
  • Prevent governance spam and malicious proposals.
  • Ensure accountability through audit trails and automated enforcement.

2. Proposal Types

  1. Policy Change Proposals (PCP): Modify compliance thresholds, licensing parameters, or governance rules.
  2. Budget Allocation Proposals (BAP): Allocate DAO treasury funds to ecosystem initiatives.
  3. Technical Upgrade Proposals (TUP): Deploy protocol updates, smart contract migrations, or algorithm changes.
  4. Emergency Action Proposals (EAP): Trigger protocol safeguards in response to critical threats.

3. Proposal Creation Process

  1. Pre-Check:
  2. Draft Submission:
  3. Formal Submission:

4. Voting Process

  • Voting Period: Default 14 days, can extend up to 28 for complex proposals.
  • Voting Mechanisms:
    • Standard proposals: Quadratic voting.
    • Emergency proposals: One-token-one-vote, 48-hour decision window.
  • Approval Thresholds:
    • PCP/BAP/TUP: 60% approval.
    • EAP: 75% approval + multi-signature verification.

5. Execution & Enforcement

  • Proposals are executed automatically via DAO Execution Layer.
  • For technical upgrades, code is deployed through a time-locked upgrade contract.
  • Budget allocations trigger direct treasury transfers with multi-sig authorization.
  • All executed proposals are logged to the DAO audit chain.

6. Security & Anti-Abuse Measures

  • Rate Limiting: No more than 3 active proposals per user at any time.
  • Identity Verification: ZKP-based proof of unique governance identity.
  • Malicious Proposal Flagging: Community members can flag suspicious proposals, triggering a 72-hour review hold.
  • Post-Execution Review: Automatic compliance scan and security audit.

7. Integration with DAO Modules

  • Proposal Registry: Stores metadata, status, and audit history.
  • Voting Engine: Integrates with CHM token ledger for voting power calculations.
  • Execution Layer: Automates enforcement of approved proposals.
  • Governance Dashboard: UI for proposal browsing, voting, and analytics.

8. Phase 4 → Phase 5 Migration Path

  • Phase 4: Governance council retains emergency override powers.
  • Phase 5: Override powers removed; all proposals executed entirely via smart contracts without centralized intervention.

Summary: This governance process framework ensures structured, secure, and compliant decision-making in Phase 4, laying the groundwork for a fully autonomous DAO in Phase 5.

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