[Link to EasyPoll Component](https://near.org/sking.near/widget/EasyPoll?page=official_polls)

# Topic: NDC Election (min vote count + set up package)

**Description:**
This poll covers key decisions related to the NDC Election, including minimum vote count, spend cap, term limits, and defining "big budget items."

**Discussion link:** (will be a link to a near.social post with this same information and a link to specific NDC EasyPoll)

## Question 1: Minimum Vote Count Value?

**Description:**
In a [previous poll](https://near.social/easypoll-v0.ndc-widgets.near/widget/EasyPoll?page=view_poll&src=chloe.near/easypoll-4.0.0/official/1331e82a9a5d7lkyw43rcb66a74b4b67b8), the question was posed: "Do we need a minimum vote count for nominee election to a house? When a limited number of candidates are contesting for a position, should their election be confirmed solely based on their nomination, or should there be a specific minimum vote count they must attain in order to be officially elected?" The chosen response was: **Yes**, there should always be a minimum vote count to ensure legitimacy.

Now, the task is to determine what that minimum vote count value should be, considering the minimum required voters for the election is 500, and it must be a fixed number.

**Responses:** (select one)
- **5 votes (1%)**: Suitable for small communities, ensuring basic legitimacy.
- **10 votes (2%)**: A moderate threshold that balances accessibility and integrity.
- **20 votes (4%)**: Recommended for larger communities to ensure a significant support base.
- **30 votes (6%)**: Higher threshold for large communities or high-stakes elections.
- **40 votes (8%)**: Even higher threshold, suitable for very large communities or critical decisions.
- **50 votes (10%)**: The highest threshold, ensuring substantial support and consensus in the largest communities or most significant elections.

## Question 2: When to Remove Accounts from Blacklist?

**Description:**
The [Transparency Commission (TC)](https://www.notion.so/near-ndc/Overview-of-the-Transparency-Commission-0c79dade45034f23b8307941440afee5?pvs=4) is responsible for maintaining proper procedure and governance, including the removal of poor actors (adding them to blacklist/greylist).

The Election Integrity Council (EIC), an autonomous body of OGs who are not running in the NDC election, ensures fairness and integrity in elections.

Should the EIC have the power to remove accounts from the blacklist before the election (allowing these accounts to vote), or should this responsibility remain solely with the TC?

If not, these accounts on the blacklist will only be able to be removed after the election in September by the TC and will only be able to potentially vote in the next election that is held.

**Responses:**
- **Yes**: The EIC should have the power to remove accounts from the blacklist before the election that starts on September 8th.
- **No**: The EIC should NOT have the power to remove accounts from the blacklist before the election that starts on September 8th.

## Question 3: What should the Spend Cap be for the first Congressional period?

**Description:**
Currently, the spend cap for v0 governance is $1.5 million USD. As we transition to v1, the question arises: should the cap be lower, the same, or higher? There is a draft outlined in the [Setup Package draft](https://near-ndc.notion.site/Setup-Package-6df6ec7ac92d4703af1fee4a89c61da1). For reference, you can view the current NDC Trust treasury dashboard [here](https://near.org/frichard5.near/widget/NDC-Page?selected_dao=ndctrust.sputnik-dao.near).

**Responses:** (Select one)
- **1.5m**: Maintaining the current cap, promoting fiscal responsibility.
- **2m**: A slight increase to accommodate growing needs.
- **5m**: A substantial increase to fund major initiatives.
- **7m**: A bold increase for aggressive expansion and development.

## Question 4: What should the term limit be for the first Congress?

**Description:** Currently the idea is that the first session of congress would last 6 months. Do you think that this time period is reasonable, or should a different length of time be used?

[Setup Package draft](https://near-ndc.notion.site/Setup-Package-6df6ec7ac92d4703af1fee4a89c61da1)

**Responses:** (choose one)
- **3 months**: Short term, allowing for quick adjustments and flexibility.
- **6 months**: Standard term, balancing stability and adaptability.
- **9 months**: Extended term, providing more time for implementation.
- **12 months**: Full-year term, ensuring long-term planning and execution.

## Question 5: How should we define a "big budget item"?

**Description:** We need to define a max cap for a budget item before it would be labeled a "big budget item". "Big budget items" have different flows to be passed.

[Setup Package draft](https://near-ndc.notion.site/Setup-Package-6df6ec7ac92d4703af1fee4a89c61da1)

**Responses:** (choose one)
- **100k**: Suitable for most projects, ensuring broad oversight.
- **250k**: Allows for larger initiatives without excessive scrutiny.
- **500k**: Reserved for major projects, balancing oversight and flexibility.