# \#council **URL:** https://forums.orca.so/tag/council/1.md [Latest](https://forums.orca.so/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.orca.so/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.orca.so/tags.md) --- ## [Request for Transparency on Treasury Buybacks and Development Spend (50% of Fees)](https://forums.orca.so/t/request-for-transparency-on-treasury-buybacks-and-development-spend-50-of-fees/1115)
**Author:** [@samo\_man](https://forums.orca.so/u/samo_man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/request-for-transparency-on-treasury-buybacks-and-development-spend-50-of-fees/1115 "2026-01-13T04:32:41Z")
Hi Orca Council / team and all tokenholders. To be clear upfront: this post is not an “attack” and not FUD. It’s a request for predictability and verifiable transparency on two governance decisions that directly impact … --- ## [Orca DAO Governance and Tokenomics: Relational Sustainability Brief](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-dao-governance-and-tokenomics-relational-sustainability-brief/1111)
**Author:** [@inca](https://forums.orca.so/u/inca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-dao-governance-and-tokenomics-relational-sustainability-brief/1111 "2025-12-13T12:46:15Z")
Executive Summary The long-term viability of Orca DAO demands disciplined operational interdependence, shifting the focus from speculative transactions to fiduciary rigor. The INCA DAO research brief identifies Orca as… --- ## [Orca Governance Council - Call for Council Member Nominations for Vacant Seats](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-call-for-council-member-nominations-for-vacant-seats/640)
**Author:** [@CouncilSecretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/CouncilSecretary)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-call-for-council-member-nominations-for-vacant-seats/640 "2024-12-11T02:28:25Z")
On the 13th November 2024, a Council proposal went live to re-elect four Council members for the 2025 term. The voting period will end at 14:59 GMT on the 23rd November 2024, and the Tokenholder veto period will expire a… --- ## [Council Proposal - 2025 Re-elections](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-2025-re-elections/638)
**Author:** [@CouncilSecretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/CouncilSecretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-2025-re-elections/638 "2024-11-13T01:16:48Z")
In accordance with Orca’s bylaws, the Orca Governance Council has held a special meeting to determine which members wish to be re-elected for the 2025 term. The re-election candidates are: Cortina Chris Montagano Laksh… --- ## [Where Is the DAO Council?](https://forums.orca.so/t/where-is-the-dao-council/632)
**Author:** [@GoodSamoSamo](https://forums.orca.so/u/GoodSamoSamo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/where-is-the-dao-council/632 "2024-11-13T00:46:32Z")
Last meeting was in July, last council proposal was in May. Still no discussion about how to use Orca DAO Treasury in a way that benefits token holders and/or the protocol. Perhaps there needs to be a new council? --- ## [Council Proposal - DAO Funding for Risk Mitigation Efforts (Update)](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-dao-funding-for-risk-mitigation-efforts-update/540)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-dao-funding-for-risk-mitigation-efforts-update/540 "2024-05-15T02:15:46Z")
Update 3 May 2024 This proposal has proceeded to an on-chain vote. Council members may vote until 6:24 p.m. UTC on 8 May 2024, and tokenholders may cast veto votes until 6:24 p.m. UTC on 10 May 2024. Click here for votin… --- ## [Council Proposal - Treasury Composition (Update)](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-treasury-composition-update/539)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-treasury-composition-update/539 "2024-04-29T16:17:30Z")
Update 3 May 2024 This proposal has proceeded to an on-chain vote. Council members may vote until 6:20 p.m. UTC on 8 May 2024, and tokenholders may cast veto votes until 6:20 p.m. UTC on 10 May 2024. Click here for votin… --- ## [Council Proposal - Reduction of Protocol Fee Threshold](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-reduction-of-protocol-fee-threshold/536)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-reduction-of-protocol-fee-threshold/536 "2024-04-25T17:22:22Z")
Update 30 April 2024: This proposal has proceeded to an on-chain Council vote. It is currently at quorum. Tokenholders may cast veto votes here until 5:26 p.m. UTC on 6 May 2024. Summary If passed, this proposal will re… --- ## [Council Proposal to Elect New Member](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-to-elect-new-member/379)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-to-elect-new-member/379 "2024-02-05T23:37:32Z")
Update: This proposal is now live. Council members may vote until Friday, February 23, and Tokenholders may cast veto votes until Tuesday, February 27. Votes can be cast here and here. Update 2: This proposal has passed… --- ## [Council Proposal - DAO Payment of Tick Array Costs](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-dao-payment-of-tick-array-costs/385)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/council-proposal-dao-payment-of-tick-array-costs/385 "2024-02-06T16:01:17Z")
Update: This proposal is now live. Council members may vote until Wednesday, February 21, and Tokenholders may cast veto votes until Friday, February 23. Votes can be cast here. Update 2: This proposal has passed. View … --- ## [Orca Governance Council - Call for Self-Nominations for New Member!](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-call-for-self-nominations-for-new-member/335)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-call-for-self-nominations-for-new-member/335 "2024-01-16T13:37:11Z")
Ahoy podmates! Further to last month’s post, in order to give the community more time to participate in selecting a new Council member for the 2024 term, this post marks the beginning of a one-week open nomination perio… --- ## [Orca Governance Council - Re-Election Quorum Update; Call for Nominations for Vacant Seat](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-re-election-quorum-update-call-for-nominations-for-vacant-seat/294)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-re-election-quorum-update-call-for-nominations-for-vacant-seat/294 "2024-01-09T17:33:28Z")
On December 16, 2023, a Council proposal went live to re-elect the following members for the 2024 term: Cortina Hart Lambur Chris Montagano Lakshman Sankar Larry Sukernik Wes Tang-Wymer The proposal met quorum on Dece… --- ## [EURC-USDC Deposit](https://forums.orca.so/t/eurc-usdc-deposit/293)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/eurc-usdc-deposit/293 "2023-12-20T00:45:56Z")
In June 2023, the Council voted to deposit the equivalent of US $300K from the Orca protocol’s fee treasury into its USDC-USDT concentrated liquidity pool. The purpose of this deposit was to increase liquidity and compet… --- ## [Orca Governance Council - 2024 Re-elections](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-2024-re-elections/288)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/orca-governance-council-2024-re-elections/288 "2023-12-15T22:36:15Z")
In accordance with Article 3.2.1 of the bylaws, the Orca Governance Council has held a special meeting to determine which members wish to be re-elected for the 2024 term. The re-election candidates are: Cortina Hart La… --- ## [Governance Council Proposal - Climate Fund Working Group (Updated)](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-proposal-climate-fund-working-group-updated/219)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-proposal-climate-fund-working-group-updated/219 "2023-06-23T17:46:41Z")
Climate Fund Working Group Proposal Summary The aim of this proposal is to help the Orca Climate Fund reach its goals and maximize its impact by allowing a working group to steward funds and invest in climate-tech entrep… --- ## [Governance Council Members](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-members/95)
**Author:** [@cbergz](https://forums.orca.so/u/cbergz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-members/95 "2023-06-03T08:28:05Z")
Note: You will probably notice that over a month has passed since the original council post. We’d like to assure you it’s not for a lack of progress! Recruiting potential council members during the dog days of summer has… --- ## [Climate Fund Working Group Proposal](https://forums.orca.so/t/climate-fund-working-group-proposal/210)
**Author:** [@groovewithgaia](https://forums.orca.so/u/groovewithgaia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/climate-fund-working-group-proposal/210 "2023-05-29T21:24:12Z")
Summary The aim of this proposal is to help the Orca Climate Fund reach its goals and maximize its impact by allowing a working group to steward funds and invest in climate-tech entrepreneurs. TL;DR Let us move owner… --- ## [Governance Council Proposal - Treasury Deposit to Stablecoin Pool](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-proposal-treasury-deposit-to-stablecoin-pool/206)
**Author:** [@Council.Secretary](https://forums.orca.so/u/Council.Secretary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-proposal-treasury-deposit-to-stablecoin-pool/206 "2023-05-23T19:53:34Z")
The Orca Governance Council (the “Council”) is putting forth a new proposal as described below. As a refresher, the process for Council proposals is as follows: Forum post (minimum four days) to inform and solicit fee… --- ## [Governance Council - Signaling Proposal](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-signaling-proposal/113)
**Author:** [@cbergz](https://forums.orca.so/u/cbergz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.orca.so/t/governance-council-signaling-proposal/113 "2022-10-25T20:23:25Z")
Governance Council - Signaling Proposal Link to the on-chain proposal: Realms Relevant Links: Original Forum Post: Governance Council Council Candidates Post: Governance Council Members Summary If approved, this prop…