The Purpose of the Global DAO Treasury Council

The Reparations Labor Union DAO is designed so that policy and budget decisions are made through membership governance, including voting on allocations, programs, and distribution models. However, a reparations treasury must also be protected from fraud, coercion, capture, and unilateral control.

For that reason, we are establishing a Treasury Council using a multisignature wallet (“multisig”). A multisig wallet requires multiple trusted signers to approve transactions before funds can move. This ensures that treasury activity remains consistent with DAO votes and safeguards.

Council Composition

The Treasury Council will consist of at least nine (9) members, selected to reflect the full global African Diaspora, including representation beyond Africa and the Americas (including but not limited to Europe, the Middle East, and other regions where Afrodescendant communities live).

In addition, there will be a permanent seat held by the Reparations Labor Union to ensure continuity, institutional memory, and accountability to the DAO’s founding mission.

Responsibilities of a Treasury Council Member (Multisig Signer)

As a Council Member, you would be asked to:

• Review proposed treasury transactions approved through DAO governance

• Co-sign transactions that meet the project’s requirements

• Decline to sign any transaction that appears unauthorized, improper, or inconsistent with policy

• Maintain integrity safeguards, including conflict-of-interest disclosure

• Follow signer security protocols and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Because this role involves treasury safeguards, applicants should have:

• Familiarity with Web3 wallets (e.g., MetaMask or comparable wallets)

• Comfort with signing transactions and verifying addresses

• Basic understanding of security practices (including strong passwords and multi-factor authentication)

• Willingness to use enhanced security tools such as a hardware wallet (preferred)

• Ability to respond to signer requests within a reasonable timeframe (often 24–72 hours)

Technical onboarding materials will be provided, but this role requires a baseline comfort with digital security.

What This Role Is Not

To be clear, Treasury Council Members:

• Do not set reparations policy

• Do not control the DAO unilaterally

• Do not distribute funds personally

• Do not act as legal counsel or fiduciaries for participants

The role is a safeguard function designed to increase trust, transparency, and legitimacy across borders.

Term and Time Commitment

We anticipate a term of 12 months, with modest time demands. In most months, signers will only be asked to review and co-sign treasury actions when funds are moved (often 1–3 approvals per month, sometimes less).

How to Apply (Response Deadline)

To be included in the first Treasury Council selection round, please submit your application no later than February 28, 2026.

If you are willing to be considered, please complete the Treasury Council application using the secure link below: