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title: Governance Operations (GovNERDs)
lang: en-US
description: The TechNERDs program is designed to improve the technical support available to developers in the Optimism Ecosystem.
description: The GovNERD Contribution Path is designed to maintain a community of contributors with high context in governance.
---

# GovNERDs
# govNERDs Contribution Path

What are GovNERDs, and why do we need them?
## What are govNERDs?

Given the seasonal iterations of governance systems & processes, it is important to have new context, updates and schedules accurately shared. The GovNERD Contribution Path is focused on this specific problem space - navigating governance.
govNERDs are contributors to the Optimism Collective Governance with two primary goals:

GovNERDs focus on:
1. **Reducing the Foundation's workload** in governance operations.
2. **Onboarding potential contributors and delegates** to the Collective.

- Supporting new or existing projects/individuals seeking grants/info or information about Retroactive Public Goods Funding (Retro Funding).
- Help onboard new delegates with getting started.
- Keeping existing delegates and citizens up to date.
## Responsibilities of govNERDs

They also maintain some related governance documentation & metrics.
govNERDs are responsible for:

## GovNERDs Contributions
- **Communication**: Announcing updates to Citizens and Delegates about proposals, voting cycles, and relevant information.
- **Mentorship**: Guiding and mentoring potential contributors in governance participation.
- **Moderation**: Overseeing the Governance Forum and Discord server, answering questions, and assisting projects or individuals.
- **Onboarding**: Helping new delegates get started and feel comfortable in their roles.
- **Support**: Assisting projects in applying for Retro Funding.

The GovNERD Contribution Path is designed to maintain a community of contributors with high context in governance. The scope of tasks is broken down by each role within the path, based on contextual understanding. Contributors can progress through roles if they meet the criteria specified in each role. The 4 roles are:
## Who Can Be a govNERD?

This is an open contribution path. Anyone interested in governance and willing to engage in community activities can join the govNERD Contribution Path if they meet the requirements outlined below.

## How to Start?

To begin your journey as a govNERD, follow these steps:

1. **Fill out the Wannabe-govNERD Form**: Complete this [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16KPsbnzL1lbj7AoftwLy5VjXO28MpZK5yJ0GI0xT3Q0/edit) to express your interest.
2. **Claim Your Role on Discord**: After [joining the Optimism Discord](https://discord.gg/optimism) server, claim your `wannabe-govNERD` role [here](https://discord.com/channels/667044843901681675/1262416527131410556/1262417034738798603).
3. **Read All Governance Documents**: Familiarize yourself with [key governance documents](https://www.notion.so/govNERD-s-Hub-b62007191660423b993f13dc8cf3cfc0?pvs=21) like the Operating Manual, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement, and the Optimism Vision.
4. **Join Governance Calls**: Start participating in governance-related calls, such as grant council meetings and RetroFunding discussions, to deepen your involvement.
5. **Monitor Available Tasks**: Keep an eye on the [Notion board](https://www.notion.so/e6e73d8af8324622b41a426ad91a3d4e?pvs=21) for tasks that Maintainers request.
6. **Propose a Task**: If you want to propose a task, follow this [tutorial](https://www.notion.so/govNERDs-Contribution-Path-Doc-6145aa9c399441a3862b8688fa793a24?pvs=21) provided to ensure it aligns with govNERD guidelines.

## govNERD Roles

The govNERD Contribution Path maintains a community of contributors with high governance context. Contributors can progress through four roles based on their understanding and engagement:

1. `wannabe-govNERDs`
2. `govNERDs-in-training`
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### Progression Between Roles

Contributors are able to move from one role to the next so long as the following criteria is met:
Contributors can move from one role to the next by meeting the following criteria:

1. They have been in the previous role for at least 2 months. This helps filter out bots and lower commitment contributors.
2. They need to meet contribution minimums for their role for 2 consecutive months.
3. The role they are moving into has space for them. For example, `in-training` contributors have mentors available to them, so a ratio of mentors to mentees needs to be maintained. `GovNERDs` get contributed through Mission proposals, however there are not unlimited positions available.
1. **Duration**: They must have held their current role for at least 2 months to filter out bots and low-commitment contributors.
2. **Activity**: They must meet the contribution minimums for their role for two consecutive months.
3. **Availability**: The role they are progressing into must have space, such as available mentors for `govNERDs-in-training`.

NOTE: The list of available contributions below is not exhaustive, and may change as the season progresses. The available tasks mentioned below are meant to give an idea and general scope for each role.
*Note*: The list of available contributions is not exhaustive and may evolve with each season.

*Like all Contribution Path roles, the GovNERD roles described here are intended for independent and engaged community members who volunteer to provide their knowledge and expertise to the Collective. These roles come without guaranteed rewards. These volunteers are not employees of the Collective, the Foundation, or any of its affiliates for any purposes.*
*Like all Contribution Path roles, these roles are intended for independent and engaged community members who volunteer to provide their knowledge and expertise to the Collective. These roles come without guaranteed rewards. These volunteers are not employees of the Collective, the Foundation, or any of its affiliates for any purposes.*

# GovNERD Roles
## Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

## `wannabe-govNERDs`
### `wannabe-govNERDs`

### Required Context
#### Required Context

- Read through governing documents - OPerating manual, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement, the Optimism Vision, the governance docs website, RetroFunding, etc.
- Join calls - joining grant council calls, RetroFunding calls, governance calls, etc.
- Keep up with discussions - Read through the governance forum regularly, engage in governance channels on Discord and Telegram.
- Complete the [Wannabe-govNERD form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16KPsbnzL1lbj7AoftwLy5VjXO28MpZK5yJ0GI0xT3Q0/edit).
- Claim the appropriate role in [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/667044843901681675/1262416527131410556/1262417034738798603).
- Familiarize yourself with governance documents such as the Operating Manual, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement, and the Optimism Vision.
- Participate in relevant calls (e.g., grant council, Retro Funding, governance).
- Stay updated on governance discussions in the forum, Discord, and Telegram.

### Available Contributions
#### Available Contributions

- Data collection - Helping GovNERD maintainers collect data (delegate proposal endorsements, etc).
- Data validation - Checking delegate approvals are from valid delegates, double checking grant amounts on trackers, etc. Generally verifying data collected by other roles in the path.
- **Data Collection**: Assist in gathering data like delegate proposal endorsements.
- **Data Validation**: Verify delegate approvals and double-check grant amounts.
- **Moderation**: Monitor and flag posts on Discord and Discourse for follow-up by govNERDs.

### Activity Minimums
#### Activity Minimums

- At least 1 hour of activity per week in the gov forum.
- Completing at least one available contribution per voting cycle.
- Engage in the governance forum for at least 1 hour per week.
- Complete at least one contribution per voting cycle.
- Join at least one community call per month.
- Join or async participate in govNERDs calls.
- Participate in govNERDs calls (live or asynchronously).

### Progress Criteria
#### Progress Criteria

In order to progress to a `GovNERDs-in-training` you will need to meet the following criteria:
To advance to `govNERDs-in-training`, you must:

- Been a `wannabe-govNERD` for at least 2 months.
- Met the `wannabe-govNERD` activity minimums for at least 2 months.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of how Optimism governance works (what is a season, a cycle, where does voting happen, who votes on what, etc).
- Have a basic understanding of grants and RetroFunding (what grants are available? Where can people go to get them? What is RetroFunding? Where and when can people apply for RetroFunding? etc).
- Available mentor - while this is not a requirement the `wannabe-govNERD` can fulfil themselves, it is essential that the path can successfully accommodate a new contributor in training.
- Be a `wannabe-govNERD` for at least 2 months.
- Meet the `wannabe-govNERD` activity minimums for 2 consecutive months.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Optimism governance.
- Show basic knowledge of grants and Retro Funding processes.
- Have an available mentor to guide your progress.

## `govNERDs-in-training`
### `govNERDs-in-training`

### Required Context
#### Required Context

- All context from the wannabe role.
- Deepening understanding of how grants work, where people can apply, RetroFunding and associated applications and scope.
- Deeply understanding proposal life cycles, templates, and proposal types.
- If specializing, going into the history of that specialty, previous changes and reasoning.
- All `wannabe-govNERD` context.
- Deepen your understanding of grants, Retro Funding, and proposal life cycles.
- If specializing, research the history and previous changes in your chosen specialty.

### Available Contributions
#### Available Contributions

- `GovNERDs-in-training` are able to complete GovNERD tasks (with the exception of public facing tasks such as assisting delegates with proposals). `GovNERDs-in-training` need their mentor to sign off on any contributions (they will assist in quality assurance, fact checking, and generally ensuring the contributions are in line with govNERD expectations).
- Complete govNERD tasks with mentor oversight to ensure quality and alignment with expectations.

### Activity Minimums
#### Activity Minimums

- At least 2 hour of activity per week in the gov forum.
- Completing at least two available contribution per voting cycle.
- Engage in the governance forum for at least 2 hours per week.
- Complete at least two contributions per voting cycle.
- Join at least one community call per month.
- Join or async participate in govNERDs calls.
- Participate in govNERDs calls (live or asynchronously).

### Progress Criteria
#### Progress Criteria

In order for a `govNERD-in-training` to progress the following criteria need to be met:
- Active as a `govNERD-in-training` for at least 2 months.
- A nomination from an existing `govNERD`.
To advance from `govNERDs-in-training`, you must:

Once contributors have the `govNERDs-in-training` role they may choose to specialize into one of the Governance Houses (Token or Citizen) or Grants Council to provide even deeper specialized support.
- Be active in this role for at least 2 months.
- Receive a nomination from an existing `govNERD`.

## `govNERDs`
After achieving the `govNERDs-in-training` role, you may choose to specialize in one of the Governance Houses (Token or Citizen) or the Grants Council.

### Required Context
### `govNERDs`

#### Required Context

- All context from previous roles.
- Maintaining context - it is essential for GovNERDs to maintain context on the governance forum, and with new governance developments.
- Community feedback - GovNERDs should keep note of community feedback on any and all governance processes, and relay this information back to the team during govNERD calls.
- Deep understanding of Grants Council operations, Token House Seasons & Delegates, and Retro Funding Rounds & Citizens.
- Maintain updated knowledge on governance developments.
- Gather and relay community feedback to the govNERD team.

### Available Contributions
#### Available Contributions

- Attend community calls.
- Attend and participate in community calls.
- Onboard new delegates and governance participants.
- Data collection - Verifying delegate endorsements, calculating reward distributions (based on established criteria), etc. This is a exhaustive list.
- Ensure proposals are up to standard - ensuring that proposals follow the templates, reminding delegates to give feedback on proposals, etc.
- Ensure delegates understand what is going on, changes between seasons and new processes.
- Answer Discord questions from Delegates.
- Escalation - GovNERDs have direct access to the Optimism Governance team to flag potential issues, feedback and misunderstandings.
- Mentoring new `govNERDs-in-training`.
- Flagging and reporting inappropriate or irrelevant content in the gov forum. More guidelines for what is considered inappropriate will be provided later.
- Collect and verify data, such as delegate endorsements and reward distributions.
- Ensure proposals adhere to standards and guide delegates on changes between seasons.
- Mentor new `govNERDs-in-training`.
- Escalate potential issues or misunderstandings to the Optimism Governance team.
- Monitor and report inappropriate or irrelevant content in the governance forum.

### Activity Minimums
#### Activity Minimums

- Completing at least three available contribution per voting cycle.
- Join community calls.
- Join or async participate in govNERDs calls.
- (when available) mentor new `govNERDs-in-training`.
- Complete at least three contributions per voting cycle.
- Join community calls and participate in govNERDs calls (live or asynchronously).
- Mentor new `govNERDs-in-training` when available.

## `govNERD-maintainers`
### `govNERD-maintainers`

### Required Context
#### Required Context

- All context from previous roles.
- Additionally to previous roles, maintainers may also get access to new iterations of governance processes early. These new processes need to be understood so the maintainers can inform other govNERDs as well as delegates in the reflection period.
- Understand new governance process iterations to inform other govNERDs and delegates.

#### Available Contributions

### Available Contributions
- Perform all contributions required of govNERDs.
- Maintain and moderate the governance forum, ensuring quality engagement.
- Manage proposal voting announcements and delegate reminders.
- Create and maintain drafts for "Voting Cycles," verified by the Optimism governance team.
- Manage the governance calendar.
- Verify data collected by other govNERD roles.
- Nominate promising `wannabe-govNERDs` for advancement to `govNERDs-in-training`.

- All contributions from GovNERDs are required for this role.
- Forum maintenance - Maintainers are given moderation rights in the gov forum and are expected to monitor, manage, and reduce low quality forum engagement.
- Proposal voting - manage announcements and reminders to delegates.
- Proposal creation - maintainers are able to create drafts for “Voting Cycles” (verified by the Optimism gov team and other GovNERDs).
- Calendar management - Maintainers are able to manage and maintain the governance calendar.
- Data verification - Verifying data collected by other govNERD roles.
- Nominate talented `wannabe-govNERDs` to `GovNERDs-in-training`. By default nominators are the mentor.
#### Activity Minimums

### Activity Minimums
Maintain the same activity levels as regular govNERDs, with additional responsibilities:

- Activity minimums are the same as regular `govNERDs` with the following added responsibilities:
- Ensure that `govNERDs` have mentees.
- Checking in with new `govNERDs` and `govNERDs-in-training` both in terms of their contributions (quality & quantity) and their experience and enjoyment of being a part of the `govNERDs`.
- Ensure `govNERDs` have mentees.
- Check in with new `govNERDs` and `govNERDs-in-training` on their contributions and experience.
- A more detailed definition of maintainer activity will be developed over Season 6
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