GITBOOK-1174: Larisa's Nov 24 changes

Author: Larisa Mcfarlane

cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/2025-cc-snap-election-overview/cc-snap-election-faqs.md

@@ -20,117 +20,124 @@ The CC confirms or rejects governance actions according to their constitutionali
 
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-<summary>What is the term for the winner of this snap election?</summary>
+<summary>Why are we electing just one member? Wouldn’t adding more reduce the risk of this happening again?</summary>
 
-The elected candidate will serve the remainder of the existing term, which ends at **epoch 653 (6 September 2025)**.
+This snap election is only intended to replace the single seat vacated by the Cardano Atlantic Council. Snap elections are designed to restore the Constitutional Committee to its required minimum size, not to change its structure.
+
+Any decision to increase the number of CC members, or to adjust the minimum committee size parameter, needs clear community consent and must go through the proper governance process. Intersect will explore these broader questions separately through the appropriate mechanisms.
 
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-<summary>Who can apply to be a candidate</summary>
-
-Three types of applicants are eligible:
+<summary>What is the term for the winner of this snap election?</summary>
 
-* **Individuals** applying in a personal capacity
-* **Consortia** (groups of individuals/entities applying collectively)
-* **Companies** operating within or engaging with the Cardano ecosystem
+The elected candidate will serve the remainder of the existing term, which ends at **epoch 653 (6 September 2025)**.
 
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-<summary>Do I need to complete Proof-of-Life?</summary>
+<summary>How does voting work?</summary>
 
-Yes. All candidates must complete a Proof-of-Life check to appear on the ballot.\
-**Exception:** Consortia where **50% of members** ran individually or as part of a team in the previous CC election are exempt.
+Voting will take place on **Ekklesia** from **1–5 December**.\
+Detailed guides on how DReps can participate will be added to this section.
 
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-<summary>Is the application process different from the main CC election held earlier this year?</summary>
+<summary>Who votes in this snap election?</summary>
 
-The process follows the same principles and checks but is **condensed** to ensure continuity of governance while still upholding legitimacy and transparency.
+DReps vote on Ekklesia. The final Governance Action requires both DReps and SPOs.
 
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-<summary>How do I register as a candidate?</summary>
+<summary>What happens after voting in Ekklesia closes?</summary>
 
-Registration opens on **Monday, 17 November at 12:00 UTC**.\
-Links to the application form and Snap election portal required documentation is published [here](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/) and shared across Intersect’s channels.
+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.
 
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-<summary>What information will candidates need to provide?</summary>
+<summary>Does this snap election change the plan for CC compensation?</summary>
+
+No. Compensation discussions continue separately.
 
+</details>
 
+<details>
 
-* A Motivation, experience, and transparency approach statement
-* Category of application (individual, consortium, company)
-* Agreement to serve the remainder of the term
-* Identification for Proof-of-Life
+<summary>Will committeeMinSize be updated?</summary>
+
+It is under active discussion, but no changes apply to this snap election.
 
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-<summary>How does voting work?</summary>
+<summary>Where will updates be published?</summary>
 
-Voting will take place on **Ekklesia** from **1–5 December**.\
-Detailed guides on how DReps can participate will be added to this section.
+Across this Knowledge Base, and Intersect’s social channels
 
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-<summary>Who votes in this snap election?</summary>
+<summary>Who can apply to be a candidate</summary>
 
-DReps vote on Ekklesia. The final Governance Action requires both DReps and SPOs.
+Three types of applicants are eligible:
+
+* **Individuals** applying in a personal capacity
+* **Consortia** (groups of individuals/entities applying collectively)
+* **Companies** operating within or engaging with the Cardano ecosystem
 
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-<summary>What happens after voting closes?</summary>
+<summary>Is the application process different from the main CC election held earlier this year?</summary>
 
-Voting runs 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.
+The process follows the same principles and checks but is **condensed** to ensure continuity of governance while still upholding legitimacy and transparency.
 
 </details>
 
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-<summary>Does this snap election change the plan for CC compensation?</summary>
+<summary>How do I register as a candidate?</summary>
 
-No. Compensation discussions continue separately.
+Registration opens on **Monday, 17 November at 12:00 UTC**.\
+Links to the application form and Snap election portal required documentation is published [here](https://snapelection.intersectmbo.org/) and shared across Intersect’s channels.
 
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-<summary>Will committeeMinSize be updated?</summary>
+<summary>Do I need to complete Proof-of-Life?</summary>
 
-It is under active discussion, but no changes apply to this snap election.
+Yes. All candidates must complete a Proof-of-Life check to appear on the ballot.\
+**Exception:** Consortia where **50% of members** ran individually or as part of a team in the previous CC election are exempt.
 
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-<summary>Where can I get support with my application?</summary>
+<summary>What information will candidates need to provide?</summary>
 
-All links and guidance will be shared on this GitBook page and via @IntersectMBO once registration opens. Please reach out to support in our Discord channels if needed.
+* A Motivation, experience, and transparency approach statement
+* Category of application (individual, consortium, company)
+* Agreement to serve the remainder of the term
+* Identification for Proof-of-Life
 
 </details>
 
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-<summary>Where will updates be published?</summary>
+<summary>Where can I get support with my application?</summary>
 
-Across this Knowledge Base, and Intersect’s social channels
+All links and guidance will be shared on this GitBook page and via @IntersectMBO once registration opens. Please reach out to support in our Discord channels if needed.
 
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cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-governance/README.md

@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 # Cardano governance
 
-Intersect and its members play an important role in shaping the on-chain governance mechanisms - and the development of off-chain tools and processes to support it. 
+Intersect and its members play an important role in shaping the on-chain governance mechanisms - and the development of off-chain tools and processes to support it.
 
 Via its committees and working groups, Intersect provides support to the Cardano governance process.
 
-Furthermore, Intersect is one member of the Interim Constitutional Committee. This is seat is managed by the Intersect Constitutional Council.
-
-Read more information about the [Intersect Constitutional Council](https://constitutionalcouncil.docs.intersectmbo.org/)