Community Governance
Locale Network provides templated governance frameworks that City Chains can adopt and customize. These are not built-in systems but rather flexible blueprints that communities configure to match their needs and local regulations.
Governance Templates
The governance structures described here are templates and frameworks, not pre-built systems. Each City Chain adopts, modifies, and implements governance according to their community's requirements.
Overview
What We Provide
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Smart Contract Templates | Audited governance contracts ready for deployment |
| Configuration Guides | Documentation for customizing parameters |
| Best Practices | Lessons learned from governance research |
| Integration Patterns | How governance connects with other systems |
What Communities Decide
| Decision | Community Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Voting Rules | Quorum thresholds, voting periods, proposal requirements |
| Participation Criteria | Who can vote, propose, and execute |
| Treasury Management | Spending limits, approval processes |
| Upgrade Authority | How protocol changes are approved |
Governance Framework
Template Architecture
Governance Template Stack
GOVERNANCE STACK
Token-Weighted Voting
ProposalsQuorumExecution
Timelock Controller
Delay PeriodCancellation
Multi-Sig Treasury
Fund ManagementAccess Control
Module Types
| Module | Purpose | Customization |
|---|---|---|
| Voting | Proposal and voting mechanics | Thresholds, periods, delegation |
| Treasury | Community fund management | Spending limits, approval tiers |
| Upgrade | Protocol modification | Timelock, multi-sig requirements |
| Identity | Voter eligibility | Residency verification, credentials |
Voting Templates
Token-Weighted Voting
Standard model where voting power correlates with token holdings:
| Parameter | Typical Range | Community Configures |
|---|---|---|
| Quorum | 4-10% | Minimum participation required |
| Approval Threshold | 50-66% | Votes needed to pass |
| Voting Period | 3-7 days | Time for voting |
| Proposal Threshold | 0.1-1% | Tokens needed to propose |
Identity-Weighted Voting
One-resident-one-vote model using L{CORE} attestations:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Equal Votes | Each verified resident gets one vote |
| Residency Proof | L{CORE} attestation verifies eligibility |
| Sybil Resistance | Identity verification prevents duplicate votes |
Hybrid Models
Communities can combine approaches:
- Quadratic Voting — Square root of token weight
- Conviction Voting — Time-weighted preference
- Delegated Voting — Representative democracy option
Treasury Templates
Multi-Tier Approval
Different spending levels require different approval:
| Tier | Amount | Approval Required |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | < $1,000 | Single council member |
| Small | $1,000 - $10,000 | Council majority |
| Medium | $10,000 - $100,000 | Community vote |
| Large | > $100,000 | Supermajority vote |
Revenue Sources
Treasury templates handle various income:
- Transaction Fees — Percentage of stablecoin transfers
- Data Marketplace — IoT data sales revenue
- Service Fees — Municipal service payments
- Grants — External funding received
Upgrade Templates
Timelock Patterns
All protocol changes require waiting periods:
| Change Type | Typical Timelock |
|---|---|
| Parameter Adjustment | 24-48 hours |
| Contract Upgrade | 7-14 days |
| Emergency Pause | Immediate (multi-sig) |
Guardian Multi-Sig
Emergency actions require multiple signatures:
| Action | Signatures Required |
|---|---|
| Pause Protocol | 3 of 5 guardians |
| Emergency Upgrade | 4 of 5 guardians |
| Unpause | 2 of 5 guardians |
Implementation Guide
For City Chain Operators
- Choose Templates — Select governance modules that fit your needs
- Configure Parameters — Set thresholds, periods, and requirements
- Deploy Contracts — Use provided deployment scripts
- Initialize — Set up initial council and guardian multi-sig
- Test — Run through governance scenarios on testnet
For Community Members
- Understand the Model — Learn how your City Chain's governance works
- Get Verified — Complete identity verification if required
- Participate — Vote on proposals, join discussions
- Propose — Submit ideas for community consideration
Best Practices
Recommended Configurations
| Principle | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Start Conservative | Higher thresholds initially, lower over time |
| Gradual Decentralization | Begin with council, expand to community |
| Clear Documentation | Publish all governance rules publicly |
| Regular Reviews | Schedule governance parameter reviews |
Common Pitfalls
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Low Participation | Incentivize voting with small rewards |
| Plutocracy | Consider identity-weighted or quadratic voting |
| Governance Attacks | Timelock + guardian oversight |
| Voter Apathy | Delegate voting options |
Integration Points
With Local Currency
- Treasury receives transaction fees
- Voting may require token holding
- Rewards paid in local stablecoin
With L{CORE}
- Identity verification for voting eligibility
- Data governance decisions
- Device network management
With Lending
- Pool parameter governance
- Risk committee elections
- Treasury investment decisions
Next Steps
- City Chains — Technical infrastructure
- Local Currency — Economic integration
- Data Sovereignty — Data governance
For City Chain-specific governance implementation:
- Local Governance Model — Detailed templates
- Voting Mechanisms — Voting system details
- Treasury Management — Fund management