> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/legal/policies-and-conditions/intersect-members-policies/committee-service-reward-policy.md).
# Committee Service Reward Policy
*Approved by Intersect Steering Committee on **12*****th October 2026**
*To encourage more people to apply to committees and increase regular time commitment to committee tasks (already quite high with current volunteering members) we would like to introduce monthly rewards. The assumption is that rewards will increase further the number of active contributors and incentivize existing ones. Furthermore, this will open committees to people in more geographies who perhaps can’t volunteer easily.*
## 1. Purpose and Scope
This policy establishes the framework for Committee Service Reward paid to elected members of Intersect committees. The reward is intended as a token of appreciation to recognize the volunteer time, effort, and expertise contributed by members in fulfilling their elected committee member duties.
This policy applies to all elected members of Intersect committees. It does not apply to appointed advisors, Intersect professional staff, or members of the Intersect Executive Board.
#### General principles:
* Committee work requires significant effort. This reward is a token of appreciation, and we recognize it will never fully compensate members for the time and contribution they provide.
* As this is a reward rather than compensation, it must not be linked to hours worked, tasks completed or other measures of effort.
* The reward should be meaningful enough to recognise members' contributions, while remaining clearly distinct from compensation for services.
* The geographical location or experience of the committee members doesn’t impact their reward amount.
* Rewards are always paid in Cardano native tokens.
* The primary value of serving on a committee should remain the opportunity to contribute, influence decisions, and have your voice heard. Participation should not be driven by financial incentives.
* The reward amount should be determined by the ISC based on its assessment of Intersect's financial position, market conditions, available budget, and member sentiment.
## 2. Oversight and Responsibility
* The Intersect Steering Committee (ISC) is responsible for managing service reward discussions, proposing budget adjustments, and reviewing this policy.
* Service reward levels are subject to annual review and adjustment by ISC, aligned with the approved Intersect budget.
* The Intersect Board has oversight and approval over rewards levels, and policy adjustment, ensuring alignment with the approved Intersect budget.
## 3. Eligibility
* All elected Committee Members, Committee Chairs, and elected ISC members (where applicable) who remain in good standing under the Committee Member Resignation & Dismissal Policy are eligible to receive service rewards under this policy.
* Committee Chairs receive a higher service reward in recognition of the additional responsibilities associated with the role, as defined in the Roles & Responsibilities in Committees Policy, specifically their extra role as ISC members.
* All elected Committee Members and Committee Chairs in good standing are eligible to receive service reward under this policy.
#### **Limitations on remuneration**:
* An individual may receive service reward for a maximum of two committee seats (as one member can only be elected to maximum of 2 committees at a time).
#### **Reward Collection Process**:
* Committee Members are eligible to collect 50% of their reward every month. To collect the remaining 50% they will submit a short summary of their contributions to the committee in that month. Data will be checked by the Secretary and could be used by the ISC while reviewing this policy. Anonymised data might be made public.
#### Reward Claim Period
* Service rewards for the calendar year must be claimed by March 1 of the following year.
* Any unclaimed service rewards after this period will no longer be eligible for payment.
* This claim period supports timely financial reconciliation, tax reporting, and year-end accounting processes for Intersect.
#### **ISC-specific eligibility**:
* Only the four elected ISC members will receive service rewards for their ISC role.
* Committee Chairs do not receive an additional reward for ISC participation, as representing their committee at ISC is part of their Chair responsibilities.
#### **Exclusions**:
* Intersect full time professional staff and Intersect Executive Board members are not eligible to receive service rewards.
#### Participation Requirement:
* Service rewards recognise active participation in committee governance.
* Eligibility is contingent upon members remaining in good standing and fulfilling the responsibilities associated with their role, in accordance with the: Committee Member Resignation & Dismissal Policy; Committee Chair & Vice-Chair Election Policy; and Roles & Responsibilities in Committees Policy.
* Members who become ineligible under the Committee Member Resignation & Dismissal Policy, including those entering the formal offboarding process due to non-participation, are not eligible to receive service rewards for the applicable period.
#### Member Choice:
* Eligible members may choose to accept or decline their service rewards.
* Members who choose not to receive service rewards are not required to provide a reason.
## 4. Committee Service Rewards Rates
The Committee Service Reward rates are:
* Committee Members: 500 ADA per month
* Committee Chairs: 1,000 ADA per month (comprising the standard 500 ADA Committee Member reward plus an additional 500 ADA in recognition of the responsibilities associated with the Chair role).
Service reward rates are approved as part of the Intersect annual budgeting process and may be reviewed annually by the ISC, with any proposed changes subject to the appropriate governance approval process.
## 5. Implementation and Review
* Service rewards will commence from June 2025 and remain in place until December 2026, in alignment with the Intersect budget cycle approved by the DReps.
* Payments will not be backdated beyond the initially approved date.
* Service rewards levels will be reviewed annually by ISC as part of the Intersect budget process.
* Adjustments may be proposed based on available treasury resources, inflation, or evolving governance needs.
## 6. Payment Terms
Members will be able to collect stipends autonomously. Payment processes and terms will be described in a separate document.
The Intersect team will determine the platform and procedures, ensuring security, auditability, and compliance with budget approvals.
## 7. Compliance and Accountability
Service rewards are paid to individuals per elected committee seat. An individual may receive service rewards for up to two elected committee seats, in accordance with this policy. Committee rewards can only be paid to a natural person (so not to a legal entity) as they are intended to reward the individual participation of elected committee members.
Recipients are expected to actively fulfil the responsibilities associated with their elected role.
Eligibility to receive service rewards is contingent upon remaining in good standing under the Committee Member Resignation & Dismissal Policy. Members who become ineligible under that policy will forfeit eligibility to receive service rewards for the applicable period.
Members who choose to receive service rewards must complete Intersect's required compliance processes, including:
* Consistent with the[ Committee Member Dismissal Policy](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/legal/policies-and-conditions/intersect-members-policies/committee-member-resignation-and-dismissal-policy), members who do not fulfill their duties will forfeit eligibility for service rewards.
* Any member willing to receive the service rewards accepts to be subject to a standard KYC process.
* Prior to receiving any service reward, all recipients will be required to provide either an IRS Form W-9 or IRS Form W-8BEN, as applicable, for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes.
## 8. Effective Date
This policy remains in effect as long as there is a budget approved from the Intersect Board. This policy is subject to annual review by ISC prior to next year Intersect budget definition.
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:
```
GET https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/legal/policies-and-conditions/intersect-members-policies/committee-service-reward-policy.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.