GITBOOK-1176: Thomas's Nov 26 changes

Thomas-nada · gitbook-bot · commit 57d8d3e0406e · 2025-11-26T11:59:31.000Z
diff --git a/.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx (4).png b/.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx (4).png
diff --git a/SUMMARY.md b/SUMMARY.md
@@ -76,7 +76,12 @@
     * [Full CC snap election timeline](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/full-cc-snap-election-timeline.md)
     * [CC Snap Election FAQs](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-election-faqs.md)
     * [DRep Voting Guide: 2025 CC Snap Election](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/drep-voting-guide-2025-cc-snap-election.md)
-    * [Candidates](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates.md)
+    * [Candidates](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/README.md)
+      * [Kevin Mohr](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/kevin-mohr.md)
+      * [Christina Gianelloni (musikc)](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/christina-gianelloni-musikc.md)
+      * [Phoenix Alliance](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/phoenix-alliance.md)
+      * [Ahmed Oladele](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/ahmed-oladele.md)
+      * [Cardano Curia](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/cardano-curia.md)
   * [2025 Constitutional Committee elections](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-constitutional-committee-elections/README.md)
     * [Guide for Applicants](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-constitutional-committee-elections/guide-for-applicants.md)
     * [Guide for Voting](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-constitutional-committee-elections/guide-for-voting/README.md)
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/README.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## **Snap Election: Constitutional Committee (November–December 2025)**
 
-[The CC Snap election Portal can be found HERE](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/)&#x20;
+[The CC Snap election Portal can be found HERE](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/)
 
 Following a member of Cardano’s Constitutional Committee (CC) retirement, effective **25 November 2025**, the Committee will below the minimum size required by protocol parameters. To maintain constitutional continuity and ensure Cardano’s on-chain governance can continue without interruption, **Intersect is facilitating a snap election** to fill the vacant seat.
 
@@ -24,14 +24,14 @@ Key dates
 
 All times are listed in UTC, beginning at 12:00 noon on each date.
 
-* Monday, November 17:  Candidate registration opens&#x20;
-* Monday, November 24:  Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins
-* Monday, December 1:  Voting opens on Ekklesia
+* Monday, November 17: Candidate registration opens
+* Monday, November 24: Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins
+* Wednesday, November 26: Voting opens on Ekklesia
 * Friday, December 5: Voting closes; results audited
 * Monday, December 8: Governance Action submitted on-chain
 
 Further details, including criteria, process guides, and participation links, will be added to this section as they are published.
 
-<figure><img src="../../../.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx_3.webp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx (4).png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
 
 Follow [**@IntersectMBO**](https://x.com/IntersectMBO) **on X** for real-time updates.
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/README.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/README.md
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/ahmed-oladele.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/ahmed-oladele.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+# Ahmed Oladele
+
+View full profile [here](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/ccsnap/candidates/92950482).\
+\
+a Seasoned senior java software engineer, a retired stakepool operator (ANQA\[Ticker]) an ITN veteran\
+<br>
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/cardano-curia.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/cardano-curia.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# Cardano Curia
+
+View full profile [here](cardano-curia.md).\
+\
+The mission of the Cardano Curia Constitutional Committee is to maintain a stable, predictable, and community-aligned governance framework during a period of accelerated ecosystem growth. This consortium exists to safeguard Cardano’s Constitution by providing balanced, principled, and community-focused oversight throughout the interim period. Our role is to ensure that governance actions remain faithful to Cardano’s core values of decentralization, transparency, and inclusivity, while protecting the chain from short-term risks and bad-faith proposals and supporting practical, builder-driven governance maturity.
+
+We focus on maintaining rigorous, neutral, and timely review of constitutional actions, including Treasury Withdrawals and NCLs, so that builders, users, and partners can advance confidently. By supporting reliable governance operations, we help enable ecosystem growth and reinforce the foundations needed for Cardano’s long-term success.\
+Values:\
+Our work is anchored in a community-first ethos that places the long-term health and resilience of Cardano above any personal or narrow interests. Integrity is our foundation, guiding impartial action and full constitutional alignment. We apply evidence-based judgment, relying on data, precedent, and reasoned debate to ensure decisions are both rigorous and defensible.\
+We value inclusivity and diversity, reflecting a group of builders and business professionals from multiple continents, backgrounds, and roles across the ecosystem. This breadth of perspective strengthens our ability to serve the global Cardano community. Our approach is shaped by radical transparency: every vote, decision, and rationale will be clearly communicated in accessible language so the community can easily understand and verify our reasoning.\
+As temporary custodians of a critical governance function, we recognize our responsibility to support decentralization, mitigate risk, and uphold trust. We view our role as community stewardship, operating professionally and openly while enabling Cardano’s continued growth and evolution.
+
+Integrity first – We will always prioritize the long-term health of Cardano over personal or narrow interests.\
+Evidence-based judgment – Decisions grounded in data, precedent, and reasoned debate.\
+Inclusivity & diversity – Representing builders from multiple continents, backgrounds, and ecosystem roles.\
+Radical transparency – Every vote and rationale will be publicly explained in plain language.\
+Community stewardship – We see ourselves as temporary custodians.\
+<br>
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/christina-gianelloni-musikc.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/christina-gianelloni-musikc.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+# Christina Gianelloni (musikc)
+
+View full profile [here](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/ccsnap/candidates/43884261).\
+\
+I am an experienced tech and open source leader, serving as COO of Blink Labs and Head of the Board of PRAGMA, I am also a host on Cardano Over Coffee and a leader in the Catalyst community hosting After Townhalls and assisting proposers in the Catalyst Discord server. I bring over 20 years of experience in IT, open source, governance and community building. I have a strong focus on transparency, process design and being a good steward of this ecosystem.\
+<br>
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/kevin-mohr.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/kevin-mohr.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+# Kevin Mohr
+
+View full profile [here](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/ccsnap/candidates/94876280).\
+\
+Looking to update the constitution and dissolve most of intersect.
+
+Lost my edit token cus I made my profile late at night and didn't write it down.\
+<br>
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/phoenix-alliance.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/candidates/phoenix-alliance.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Phoenix Alliance
+
+View full profile [here](phoenix-alliance.md).\
+\
+About Phoenix Alliance\
+Phoenix Alliance is a newly formed consortium created through the unification of two respected governance groups in the Cardano ecosystem: Adara and the CCC. Both groups stood in the previous Constitutional Committee election, placing 8th and 9th respectively (with seven seats available). Following the unexpected vacancy on the Constitutional Committee and the need for a snap election, members from both consortia reflected deeply on how best to serve the ecosystem at this critical moment.\
+In recent months, both groups faced significant losses, Adara through the departure of two core members, and CCC through the passing of one of their valued members. This change in composition meant neither group could stand independently in the snap election in a way that honoured their original commitments.\
+Instead of stepping back, we choose to step forward together.\
+Phoenix Alliance represents the merging of the remaining members of both consortia into a single, stronger, coordinated team, united by shared values, complementary expertise, and a belief that Cardano governance is most resilient when its contributors collaborate rather than compete.\
+Like our namesake, Phoenix Alliance stands for renewal, continuity, and transformation. We carry forward the knowledge, experience, and ethos of both Adara and CCC while building something new, specifically formed to serve the Cardano community in this moment and to strengthen the long-term foundations of decentralized governance.
+
+Phoenix has formed as a collective of committed governance contributors, united by a shared responsibility to uphold and advance decentralized governance on Cardano. In response to the needs of the ecosystem, we have come together to ensure continuity, resilience, and principled stewardship during this pivotal transition.\
+<br>
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-election-faqs.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-election-faqs.md
@@ -40,24 +40,26 @@ The elected candidate will serve the remainder of the existing term, which ends
 
 <summary>How does voting work?</summary>
 
-Voting will take place on **Ekklesia** from **1–5 December**.\
-Detailed guides on how DReps can participate will be added to this section.
+Voting will take place on [**Ekklesia** ](https://intersect.ekklesia.vote/)from **November 26th – December 5th.**\
+Detailed guides on how DReps can participate can be found [here](drep-voting-guide-2025-cc-snap-election.md).\
+\
+Results will be calculated based on DRep delegation at the end of Epoch 598 (December 5th).
 
 </details>
 
 <details>
 
 <summary>Who votes in this snap election?</summary>
 
-DReps vote on Ekklesia. The final Governance Action requires both DReps and SPOs.
+DReps vote on [Ekklesia](https://intersect.ekklesia.vote/). The final Governance Action requires both DReps and SPOs.
 
 </details>
 
 <details>
 
 <summary>What happens after voting in Ekklesia closes?</summary>
 
-Off-Chain Voting runs in Ekklesia from **1–5 December**. Following this, votes will be audited, the winner generates its credentials, and Intersect submits an on-chain Update Committee Governance Action to be voted on by Dreps and SPOs.
+Off-Chain Voting runs in [Ekklesia ](https://intersect.ekklesia.vote/)from **November 26th – December 5th**. Following this, votes will be audited, the winner generates its credentials, and Intersect submits an on-chain Update Committee Governance Action to be voted on by Dreps and SPOs.
 
 </details>
 
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-eligibility-and-registration-information.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-eligibility-and-registration-information.md
@@ -6,21 +6,21 @@ The CC Snap election Portal allows individuals, organizations, and consortiums t
 
 The registration process is divided into stages to make it clear and simple. Each applicant type has slightly different requirements. Once submitted, your candidacy will appear publicly on the **Candidates** page.
 
-[<mark style="color:$success;">APPLY HERE in the CC Snap Election Portal</mark>](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/)
+[APPLY HERE in the CC Snap Election Portal](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/)
 
 #### Election Timeline
 
 _All times are listed in UTC, beginning at 12:00 noon on each date._
 
-* <mark style="color:orange;">**Monday, November 17:**</mark> <mark style="color:orange;"></mark><mark style="color:orange;">Candidate registration opens</mark>
-* <mark style="color:orange;">**Monday, November 24:**</mark> <mark style="color:orange;"></mark><mark style="color:orange;">Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins</mark>
-* **Monday, December 1:** Voting opens on Ekklesia
+* <mark style="color:orange;">**Monday, November 17:**</mark> <mark style="color:orange;">Candidate registration opens</mark>
+* <mark style="color:orange;">**Monday, November 24:**</mark> <mark style="color:orange;">Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins</mark>
+* **Wednesday, November 26:** Voting opens on Ekklesia
 * **Friday, December 5:** Voting closes; results audited
 * **Monday, December 8:** Governance Action submitted on-chain
 
 #### Proof-of-Life Requirements
 
-Candidates are required to complete a **Proof-of-Life (PoL)** check. This ensures legitimacy, transparency, and trust in the election process.&#x20;
+Candidates are required to complete a **Proof-of-Life (PoL)** check. This ensures legitimacy, transparency, and trust in the election process.
 
 **How it works:**
 
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/drep-voting-guide-2025-cc-snap-election.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/drep-voting-guide-2025-cc-snap-election.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-description: 'Platform: Ekklesia | Voting Window: Dec 1 – Dec 5, 2025, 12:00 Noon, UTC'
+description: 'Platform: Ekklesia | Voting Window: Nov 26 – Dec 5, 2025, 12:00 Noon, UTC'
 ---
 
 # DRep Voting Guide: 2025 CC Snap Election
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Following the retirement of a Constitutional Committee member, the committee has
 
 All times are 12:00 UTC
 
-* 📅 Dec 1 (Monday): Voting Opens on Ekklesia.
+* 📅 Nov 26 (Wednesday): Voting Opens on Ekklesia.
 * 📅 Dec 5 (Friday): Voting Closes.
 * 📅 Dec 8 (Monday): Governance Action submitted on-chain based on these results.
 
@@ -69,8 +69,8 @@ Your vote is not counted until you submit it to the chain/database.
 * Only DReps are eligible to vote.
 * Stake-Based Voting: This is not one-person-one-vote. Your vote is weighted based on the amount of Ada delegated to your DRep ID.
 * Their voting power equals their delegation at the snapshot.
-* Delegation Snapshot: The final voting power applied to your vote is determined by the delegation your DRep ID holds at the time of the snapshot (Nov 30, end of Epoch 597).
+* Delegation Snapshot: The final voting power applied to your vote is determined by the delegation your DRep ID holds at the time of the snapshot (December 5th, end of Epoch 597).
 * The winner is the candidate with the highest amount of Ada voted for them.
 * No Transaction Fees: You are signing data, not sending Ada.
 
-Editing Votes: You can change your vote as often as you like while the ballot is open (Dec 1–5) by repeating the steps above.
+Editing Votes: You can change your vote as often as you like while the ballot is open (November 26th - December 5th) by repeating the steps above.
diff --git a/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/full-cc-snap-election-timeline.md b/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/full-cc-snap-election-timeline.md
@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ Key dates
 
 All times are listed in UTC, beginning at 12:00 noon on each date.
 
-* Monday, November 17:  Candidate registration opens&#x20;
-* Monday, November 24:  Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins
-* Monday, December 1:  Voting opens on Ekklesia
+* Monday, November 17: Candidate registration opens
+* Monday, November 24: Candidate registration closes; campaign week begins
+* Wednesday, November 26: Voting opens on Ekklesia
 * Friday, December 5: Voting closes; results audited
 * Monday, December 8: Governance Action submitted on-chain
 
-<figure><img src="../../../.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx_3.webp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
+<figure><img src="../../../.gitbook/assets/Election-Timeline.pptx (4).png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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+Diff line change
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 +# Cardano Curia
++
 +View full profile [here](cardano-curia.md).\
 +\
 +The mission of the Cardano Curia Constitutional Committee is to maintain a stable, predictable, and community-aligned governance framework during a period of accelerated ecosystem growth. This consortium exists to safeguard Cardano’s Constitution by providing balanced, principled, and community-focused oversight throughout the interim period. Our role is to ensure that governance actions remain faithful to Cardano’s core values of decentralization, transparency, and inclusivity, while protecting the chain from short-term risks and bad-faith proposals and supporting practical, builder-driven governance maturity.
++
 +We focus on maintaining rigorous, neutral, and timely review of constitutional actions, including Treasury Withdrawals and NCLs, so that builders, users, and partners can advance confidently. By supporting reliable governance operations, we help enable ecosystem growth and reinforce the foundations needed for Cardano’s long-term success.\
 +Values:\
 +Our work is anchored in a community-first ethos that places the long-term health and resilience of Cardano above any personal or narrow interests. Integrity is our foundation, guiding impartial action and full constitutional alignment. We apply evidence-based judgment, relying on data, precedent, and reasoned debate to ensure decisions are both rigorous and defensible.\
 +We value inclusivity and diversity, reflecting a group of builders and business professionals from multiple continents, backgrounds, and roles across the ecosystem. This breadth of perspective strengthens our ability to serve the global Cardano community. Our approach is shaped by radical transparency: every vote, decision, and rationale will be clearly communicated in accessible language so the community can easily understand and verify our reasoning.\
 +As temporary custodians of a critical governance function, we recognize our responsibility to support decentralization, mitigate risk, and uphold trust. We view our role as community stewardship, operating professionally and openly while enabling Cardano’s continued growth and evolution.
++
 +Integrity first – We will always prioritize the long-term health of Cardano over personal or narrow interests.\
 +Evidence-based judgment – Decisions grounded in data, precedent, and reasoned debate.\
 +Inclusivity & diversity – Representing builders from multiple continents, backgrounds, and ecosystem roles.\
 +Radical transparency – Every vote and rationale will be publicly explained in plain language.\
 +Community stewardship – We see ourselves as temporary custodians.\
 +<br>