| Discussion Point | Notes | Actions: Responsible / Note |
| Decision-Making Process Documentation | The group is finalizing a diagram and a supplementary document that formalize Intersect’s decision-making process. The process itself already exists, but it hasn't been clearly documented or adopted. A participant clarified that the group's role is to propose this formalized process as a single source of truth for ISC and Board consideration, not to unilaterally impose it. The group agreed that the final documents are ready to be presented to the ISC for review and feedback. | Simo Simovic will add the formalized decision-making process to the ISC agenda for an upcoming meeting. |
| Dismissal and Replacement Policy | A participant raised concerns that the current dismissal policy is too lenient, as a member can avoid dismissal simply by attending one meeting every eight weeks. This is particularly relevant given the upcoming stipends for voting members. The discussion highlighted differing opinions on how to handle this. Some believed committees should have the autonomy to decide on dismissal criteria and processes themselves, with the Board's support. Others argued for stricter, more formal disciplinary measures, such as temporarily barring a dismissed member from running in future elections, though this may conflict with the Cardano ethos of encouraging participation. The group agreed the current policy is a low bar and needs to be revisited, with a focus on a clearer definition of "active contribution." | The group will revisit and refine the current dismissal policy. Simo Simovic will work with a team member to review the existing document on committee responsibilities as a starting point. The group agreed to focus on defining "active/regular contributions" first before finalizing changes to the dismissal policy. |
| Member Participation and Accountability | There was a broad discussion about member participation and accountability. A participant noted that some committee members are not actively contributing, and asked whether committee chairs or secretaries have tried to reach out to them. The consensus was that committees should be empowered to address this themselves. The conversation also touched upon the lack of public awareness regarding committee activities and participation. |
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| Next Steps | The working group's next steps involve taking the finalized decision-making process to the ISC and continuing the discussion on member responsibilities. A participant mentioned that the open-source committee already has a process in place for member replacement, which could serve as a useful precedent. | The working group's next call will continue the discussion on defining "active/regular contributions" and reviewing the existing documents on member responsibilities. |