This timeline outlines the key events and milestones for the NDC election process, including debates and other activities. The timeline assumes a total duration of 4 weeks for the election period.

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Week 1: Preparatory Phase

• Day 1: Constitution Ratification Announcement
  • Officially announce the opening of the Constitution Ratification phase.
  • Provide detailed instructions and resources for community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed constitution.
• Day 3-7: Constitution Review Period
  • Allow the NEAR community to review the proposed constitution and provide feedback through designated channels (forums, feedback forms, etc.).
  • Encourage active discussions and debates about the constitution.
• Day 8: Constitution Ratification Voting Start
  • Open the voting process for the ratification of the constitution.
  • Ensure all eligible NEAR account holders are notified and have access to the voting platform.

Week 2: House of Merit & Council of Advisors Election

• Week 2 Day 1: House of Merit & Council of Advisors Candidacy Announcement
  • Launch the announcement for the opening of the candidacy period for the House of Merit and Council of Advisors positions.
  • Provide clear guidelines and templates for interested candidates to submit their applications.
• Week 2 Day 2-7: Candidacy Period
  • Allow interested candidates to submit their applications for the House of Merit and Council of Advisors positions.
  • Candidates should provide their profiles, motivation letters, and relevant information as per the guidelines.
• Week 2 Day 8: Candidate Profile Publication
  • Publish the submitted candidate profiles on the NEAR governance forum, allowing the community to review and ask questions to the candidates.
  • Encourage candidates to actively engage with the community by answering questions and clarifying their positions.
• Week 2 Day 9-11: Debate and Q&A Period
  • Organize online debates and Q&A sessions where candidates can present their platforms and engage with the community.
  • Schedule multiple sessions to accommodate different time zones and ensure maximum participation.
• Week 2 Day 12: House of Merit & Council of Advisors Voting Start
  • Open the voting process for the House of Merit and Council of Advisors positions.
  • Eligible NEAR account holders can cast their votes for their preferred candidates.

Week 3-4: Election Wrap-up and Results

• Week 3-4: Day 1-5: Voting Period for House of Merit & Council of Advisors
  • Continue the voting process for the House of Merit and Council of Advisors positions.
• Week 3-4: Day 6: House of Merit & Council of Advisors Voting End
  • Close the voting process for the House of Merit and Council of Advisors positions.
• Week 3-4: Day 7: Election Results Announcement
  • Announce the results of the House of Merit and Council of Advisors elections.
  • Publish the final list of elected candidates for each position.
• Week 3-4: Day 8: Transparency Report Release
  • Release a comprehensive transparency report, providing detailed information on voter turnout, election results, and any noteworthy observations or challenges faced during the election process.
• Week 3-4: Day 9: Election Debrief and Community Discussion
  • Organize a community debrief session to reflect on the election process and gather feedback from the community.
  • Use the feedback to identify areas for improvement and future enhancements to the election process.