September 2025 - Board Elections
Overview
In September, the Intersect Board Elections will take place — a vital opportunity for members to help select the individuals who will oversee Intersect’s strategic direction and ensure it remains aligned with its mission and community values. During this time members will be able to elect 4 board members out of the 7 that compose the Intersect Board.
Why it matters
Shape the future – Influence decisions that impact the Cardano community and governance framework.
Lead with impact – Represent members and ensure their perspectives are heard at the highest level.
Grow your experience – Gain valuable governance and leadership expertise in a global, decentralized organization.
Roles & Responsibilities
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Board Roles and Responsibilities to fully understand the expectations and commitments of the role.
Term Length
The first two elected candidates will serve a 2-year term.
The last two elected candidates will serve a 1-year term.
This ensures continuity while allowing new voices to regularly join the Board.
Compensation
Board members will receive an annual financial compensation of $35,000 USD in recognition of their time, effort, and contributions.
Key Dates
How to apply?
Applications will be open from 1 September 2025 at 12 PM UTC until 12 September 2025 at 12 PM UTC.
For candidates, you can review the application form here to see all the questions in advance and prepare your responses. Translated versions of the form are also available:
Spanish - Board Application FormJapanese - Board申し込みフォームSinhala - Board Application FormTamil - Board Application FormWhen preparing your application, focus on clearly presenting your background, your vision, and how you plan to contribute to Intersect’s mission. We encourage you to make use of the translated materials and other resources to support your preparation.
Finally, remember that the election process is also about community engagement. Joining Town Halls and XSpaces is a valuable way to connect with members, share your story, and strengthen your campaign.
Voter Eligibility
To participate in voting, members must meet the following criteria.
Only members who have either:
Been part of Intersect for at least 6 months prior to the start of voting, or
Have successfully completed the verification process, will be eligible to vote.
No Verification Required (6-Month Members): Members (individual or enterprise) who joined on or before 15th March 2025 at 12 PM UTC will be eligible to vote without needing verification.
Verification Option (Recent Members): Members who joined before 15th September 2025 at 12 PM UTC but after 15th March 2025 must complete verification to vote. Verification can be done any time before voting ends.
Verification Process
If you are a recent member and need to verify your identity to vote, follow these steps:
By offering both verification options, we ensure the process is secure, fair, and flexible, allowing all members to participate in shaping Intersect’s future.
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