Budget request: yBudget Cat Herder

[0xPickles]

Scope

The yBudget team is transitioning into a larger structure composed of multiple teams, each having a representative. These teams collectively determine the outcomes of budget requests. To manage this transition, a dedicated role called a "cat herder" is necessary. This individual will oversee operational processes and ensure the team makes timely and informed decisions.

The cat herder serves as a process owner, acting impartially without voting rights. Their responsibilities include making corrections and clarifications, proposing consensus-driven solutions, and ensuring adherence to proper procedures. This role does not influence decision-making outcomes directly.

Plan

Ongoing Tasks

• Manage the funding request repository on GitHub.
• Oversee the handling of incoming requests from receipt to decision.
• Administer the internal yBudget processes, including team coordination, voting procedures, status updates, timely communications, and team incentives.

Request Period Specific Tasks

• Refine the yBudget process as necessary.
• Investigate workflow automation options (e.g., Telegram bots) once a stable process is established.
• Lead the development of a veYFI rewards program for yTeams.
• If time permits, improve the "blue dot" flow.

Deadline

From May 1 to July 31, 2024.

Team

• @0xPickles

Funding

Primary funding will support compensation for contributors involved.

Financials

• Monthly Allocation: 10k DAI
• Total Request: 30k DAI

Blue Dots

N/A

Wallet

• Wallet details will be provided separately to yBudget.

Reporting

A comprehensive report will be delivered at the end of the request period.

[kx9x]

For posterity, what is meant by "blue dot" here?

[kx9x]

It may be good for the cat herder to own initial basic triage of budget requests. For example, ensuring that each incoming request fits the required template.

Initial triage could be a quick initial scan with a short SLO so budget requesters can make adjustments quickly and get to the broader review stage

[MacMoriano]

Wouldn't this transition make the yBudget even LESS accountable for the terrible way the Yearn's budget was spent over the last 3 years?

[0xPickles]

Cat Herder End of Period report