Resubmission - go directly to re-vote
ORIGINAL PROPOSAL: AIP- 413 : Hire a Head of Network Development at the APE Foundation
RESUBMISSION UPDATES:
Amended to reduce the budget to $ 84 k, without reducing SC salary.
PROPOSAL NAME: Hire a Head of Network Development at the APE Foundation
TEAM DESCRIPTION:
Author: @buuvei Profile - buuvei - ApeCoin DAO - Forum Trust Level Level 3 “Regular”
10 + years of strategic planning and business development experience
100 k+ delegate representative
Thank Ape moonshot finalist
APEFEST HK performer
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
This proposal aims to empower the APE Foundation to hire a Head of Network Development to help oversee matters within the Foundation, supporting our community in achieving its strategic goals and ensuring operational excellence. The Head of Network Development would be responsible for supporting daily operations, facilitating strategic planning, and representing the DAO in external affairs.
BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:
As ApeCoin DAO continues to expand, the need for ongoing, dedicated, and professional
support at the APE Foundation has become increasingly evident. A Head of Network
Development will offer essential oversight, strategic facilitation, and operational management,
ensuring the ApeCoin DAO fulfills its mission efficiently and effectively. This role is vital for
maintaining momentum, building community trust, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of
the DAO. Additionally, this position will allow our Special Council to focus on their
responsibilities as the Advisory Board they are intended to be.
STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:
Upon the passing of this proposal, the APE Foundation is expected to commence the hiring process for the Head of Network Development.
The Head of Network Development would be offered an initial 2 -year service contract, with the option to extend an additional year based on performance.
The Head of Network Development would receive compensation of $ 84 , 000 per annum paid in ApeCoin.
The APE Foundation would be empowered to oversee the hiring process for this position, ensuring that all legal, tax, and other relevant considerations are thoroughly addressed and optimized.
The Head of Network Development would provide quarterly updates for the ApeCoin community under the Transparency Hub on the public forum.
Key Performance Indicators:
Timely commencement of the hiring process by the APE Foundation.
Selection of suitable candidates by the Foundation.
Reasonable transparency and fairness in the hiring process.
Measurable ecosystem growth which can be directly related to the plans executed by the Head of Network Development.
Measurable improvements to the efficiency of daily operations of the ApeCoin DAO.
Stakeholder and community sentiment, based on the Head of Network’s ability to represent the DAO in external affairs.
Additional Details
The Head of Network Development would serve at the pleasure of the Special Council, the DAO’s Advisory Board.
The ApeCoin DAO may also exercise it’s discretion in terminating this role through the standard governance processes.
For clarity’s sake, this position does not equate to a chief executive officer or “leader”, but rather a critical support function for the APE Foundation and the DAO.
REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:
The expectation is that this proposal would be implemented by the DAO’s administrative team. The community should regularly review the impact of this proposal. If accepted, the administration and the community should review the impact of the updates after the 3 -month period for conflict ends.
The Head of Network Development would provide quarterly updates for the ApeCoin community under the Transparency Hub on the public forum.
OVERALL COST:
Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = USD $ 84 , 000 per annum paid in $APE.
The APE Foundation would be empowered to oversee the hiring process for this position, ensuring that all legal, tax, and other relevant considerations are thoroughly addressed and optimized for the benefit of the ApeCoin DAO.
