What is this about?

The discussion revolves around the proposal by Cattin to introduce a new role, the "Governance Facilitator", within ArbitrumDAO¹. The role is intended to improve governance on voting platforms and forums, serving as a link between the foundation and the community, ensuring governance processes are followed, preparing reports, encouraging community collaboration, and promoting process improvements¹. The proposal also outlines considerations for the role, including compensation, election and removal processes, and the potential for multiple facilitators¹.

How is the community reacting?

The community has shown mixed reactions to the proposal. Jengajojo acknowledged the potential need for the role but suggested that Stonecoldpat might already be fulfilling it². They also emphasized the need for a well-defined scope for the role and cautioned against selecting facilitators based on popularity rather than skills². Krst and Sinkas from L2BEAT's governance team expressed concern about the role being taken up by someone from the Foundation, which could lead to more control being delegated to the Foundation⁵. They propose that the role should be handled by someone elected from the DAO, but also highlight the need for a clear outline of the facilitator’s responsibilities and powers⁵.

Why this is positive?

The introduction of a Governance Facilitator could improve governance on voting platforms and forums, ensuring governance processes are followed, preparing reports, encouraging community collaboration, and promoting process improvements¹. Sebix, a new member of the Arbitrum community, shared his experience with the Governance Facilitator role at Maker, emphasizing its importance for community cohesion and effective decision-making⁶. Axlvaz_SEEDLATAM.eth also highlighted the role's impact on community cohesion, healthy debates, and effective decision-making⁷.

Why this is negative?

There are concerns about the role being taken up by someone from the Foundation, which could lead to more control being delegated to the Foundation⁵. There is also a need for a well-defined scope for the role and caution against selecting facilitators based on popularity rather than skills². The community also expressed a desire to know if it is important for the DAO to have a facilitator role⁷.