# Proposal Types

### Proposal Types:

**Poll:** A proposal to gather community feedback on proposed topic(s) or change(s)

* **Assess Interest:** Gauge the community's interest in potential new initiatives, partnerships, or product features.
* **Prioritize Projects:** Determine which projects or areas the community believes should be prioritized.
* **Understand Sentiment:** Collect opinions on the overall direction or strategy of the organization.

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**Service:** Create a proposal to describe a service that can be useful for the Organization

* **Introduce New Tools:** Propose the implementation of new software, platforms, or tools that can enhance organizational efficiency.
* **Outsource Tasks:** Suggest contracting external services for specific tasks like marketing, legal advice, or technical support.
* **Improve Operations:** Propose services that streamline operations, such as automated systems or third-party management services.

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**Multi-choice:** Create a proposal to ask your community to pick between 3 or more options

* **Resource Allocation:** Decide how to allocate resources, such as funding or manpower, between multiple projects.
* **Strategic Direction:** Choose between different strategic approaches or business models for the organization.
* **Event Planning:** Select among multiple potential dates, locations, or formats for community events or activities.

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**Withdrawal:** Create a proposal to send treasury assets.

* **Fund Projects:** Withdraw assets to fund new initiatives, projects, or investments within the organization.
* **Operational Costs:** Cover day-to-day operational expenses like salaries, software subscriptions, or infrastructure costs.
* **Emergency Expenses:** Access treasury funds for unexpected costs or urgent financial needs.

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**Council Change:** Create a proposal to adjust the council members of the Organization

* **Replace Inactive Members:** Remove and replace council members who are no longer active or contributing.
* **Add Expertise:** Add new council members who bring specific expertise or experience needed for upcoming projects.
* **Rebalance Representation:** Adjust council membership to better represent the current demographics or interests of the community.

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**Community Membership:** Create a proposal to adjust the community membership of the Organization

* **Include New Members:** Expand the community by adding new members who have demonstrated commitment or value.
* **Revoke Membership:** Remove members who have violated community guidelines or no longer align with the organization’s values.
* **Adjust Membership Criteria:** Propose changes to the criteria for becoming a member, such as raising or lowering entry requirements.

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