# 🗳️How to Apply for CC elections {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Step 1 — Navigate to the Platform Go to and click **View CC Elections**. This will take you to the Cardano Constitutional Committee Elections 2026 page.
{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Step 2 — Connect Your Wallet Click **Connect Wallet** in the top right corner. Select your preferred option: * **Connect Wallet** (CIP-95 compatible wallet) * **CardanoSigner** * **Stake Key** Select your wallet (e.g. Eternl), then sign it with your stake key. Once connected, your wallet will be linked to your session.
{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Step 3 — Start Your Application Click **My Dashboard** and then click **+ New Application** to begin your CC election application.
{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Step 4 — Select Your Track On the **Track Selection** screen, choose the candidate type that applies to you:
Individual Select **Individual** if you are applying as a single person representing yourself. The form is divided into 5 sections: **1. Identity & Contact** * **Full name or alias** *(required)* — the name that will appear publicly on your candidacy * **Contact email** *(required, private)* — not publicly visible * **Geographic region** *(optional)* — select the region you represent * **Pool ID** *(optional)* — if you operate a stake pool * **DRep ID** *(optional)* — if you are a registered DRep * **Social & professional links** *(optional)* — X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Website, and additional links **2. Background & Expertise** * **Professional Background** *(required)* — your professional history relevant to the role * **Governance Experience** *(required)* — e.g. Catalyst participation, DAO contributions, committee roles **3. Biography & Governance Statement** * **Brief Biography** *(required)* — a short summary of your background and ecosystem involvement * **Conflict of Interest Statement** *(optional)* — list any affiliations, roles, or financial interests * **Contributions to Cardano** *(required)* — projects, tools, or initiatives you have contributed to * **Motivation** *(required)* — why you are running and what you aim to contribute * **Why is Decentralised Governance Important to you?** *(required)* — your views on decentralisation * **Constitutional Familiarity & Interpretation** *(required)* — how you read, interpret, and apply the Cardano Constitution * **Perspective You Would Bring** *(required)* — unique skills or viewpoints you bring to the committee * **Transparency Approach** *(required)* — how you will communicate decisions and reasoning to the community **4. Cold Credentials** > CC members must generate cold keys before taking office. Follow the [Constitutional Committee Cold Credential Guide](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/get-started/infrastructure/cardano-cli/governance/constitutional%20committee/) before submitting. * **Cold Credential Hash** *(required)* — your `cc_cold1...` hash * **Credential Type** *(required)* — choose one: * **Key Credential** — a standard cold key generated for individual use * **Script Credential** — a native or Plutus script acting as the authorisation credential
**5. Declaration & Agreement** * Check **"I confirm all information is accurate and consent to it being publicly visible on the Ekklesia candidate directory."** * Check **"I agree to the Intersect CC Election Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct."** Once all sections are complete, click **Preview Proposal** to review, then **Submit Proposal** to finalise your application. You can also click **Save & Exit** at any time — by logging in with the same wallet you can continue your application later. The form is also auto-saved every 2 minutes.
Organisation Select **Organisation** if you are applying on behalf of a single organisation. The form is divided into 5 sections: **1. Organisation Details** * **Organisation name** *(required)* — the name that will appear publicly on your candidacy * **Organisational description** *(required)* — a brief overview of your mission, structure, and activities in the ecosystem * **Geographic region** *(optional)* — select the region your organisation represents * **Contact person** *(required, private)* — the primary contact, not publicly visible * **Contact email** *(required, private)* — not publicly visible * **Pool ID** *(optional)* — if your organisation operates a stake pool * **DRep ID** *(optional)* — if your organisation is a registered DRep * **Social & professional links** *(optional)* — X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Website, and additional links **2. Background & Expertise** * **Organisational Areas of Expertise** *(required)* — e.g. governance, legal advisory, blockchain development, research * **Governance Experience** *(required)* — e.g. DAO participation, Catalyst proposals, advisory or committee roles **3. Governance Statement** * **Conflict of Interest Statement** *(optional)* — list any affiliations or financial interests * **Contributions to Cardano** *(required)* — projects or ecosystem initiatives your organisation has delivered * **Motivation** *(required)* — why your organisation is applying and what it aims to contribute * **Why is Decentralised Governance Important to your organisation?** *(required)* — your organisation's perspective on decentralisation and governance * **Constitutional Familiarity & Interpretation** *(required)* — how your organisation will interpret and apply the Cardano Constitution * **Perspective You Would Bring** *(required)* — unique strengths, expertise, or viewpoints your organisation brings * **Transparency Approach** *(required)* — how your organisation will communicate decisions, votes, and reasoning to the community **4. Cold Credentials** > CC members must generate cold keys before taking office. Follow the [Constitutional Committee Cold Credential Guide](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/get-started/infrastructure/cardano-cli/governance/constitutional%20committee/) before submitting. * **Cold Credential Hash** *(required)* — your `cc_cold1...` hash * **Credential Type** *(required)* — choose one: * **Key Credential** — a standard cold key generated for individual use * **Script Credential** — a native or Plutus script acting as the authorisation credential
**5. Declaration & Agreement** * Check **"I confirm all information is accurate and consent to it being publicly visible on the Ekklesia candidate directory."** * Check **"I agree to the Intersect CC Election Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct."** Once all sections are complete, click **Preview Proposal** to review, then **Submit Proposal** to finalise your application. You can also click **Save & Exit** at any time — by logging in with the same wallet you can continue your application later. The form is also auto-saved every 2 minutes.
Consortium Select **Consortium** if you are applying as a group of organisations forming a consortium. A minimum of **2 members** is required, and you can add as many members as needed. The form is divided into 5 sections: **1. Consortium Details** * **Consortium name** *(required)* — the name that will appear publicly on your candidacy * **Contact person** *(required, private)* — the primary contact, not publicly visible * **Contact email** *(required, private)* — not publicly visible * **Social & public links** *(optional)* — X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Website, and additional links **2. Consortium Governance Statement** * **Conflict of Interest Statement** *(optional, private)* — list any consortium-level affiliations or financial interests * **Contributions to Cardano** *(required)* — what contributions have consortium members made (e.g. Member A: Catalyst proposals; Member B: core development) * **Motivation** *(required)* — why your consortium is applying and what it aims to contribute * **Why is Decentralised Governance Important to your consortium?** *(required)* — your consortium's perspective on decentralisation and governance * **Constitutional Familiarity & Interpretation** *(required)* — how your consortium will interpret and apply the Cardano Constitution * **Perspective You Would Bring** *(required)* — unique strengths, expertise, or viewpoints your consortium brings * **Transparency Approach** *(required)* — how your consortium will communicate decisions, votes, and reasoning to the community * **Internal Decision Making** *(required)* — how your consortium makes internal decisions **3. Cold Credentials** > CC members must generate cold keys before taking office. Follow the [Constitutional Committee Cold Credential Guide](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/get-started/infrastructure/cardano-cli/governance/constitutional%20committee/) before submitting. * **Cold Credential Hash** *(required)* — your consortium's combined `cc_cold1...` hash * **Credential Type** *(required)* — choose one: * **Key Credential** — a standard cold key generated for individual use * **Script Credential** — a native or Plutus script acting as the authorisation credential
**4. Consortium Members** Add each member of the consortium. Click **+ Add Member** to add more members. All member profiles are publicly visible. A minimum of **2 members** is required, but there is no upper limit. **5. Declaration & Agreement** * Check **"I confirm all information is accurate and consent to it being publicly visible on the Ekklesia candidate directory."** * Check the **Member Identity Vouching** declaration, confirming all listed members have consented to being part of the application. * Check **"I agree to the Intersect CC Election Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct."** Once all sections are complete, click **Preview Proposal** to review, then **Submit Proposal** to finalise your application. You can also click **Save & Exit** at any time — by logging in with the same wallet you can continue your application later. The form is also auto-saved every 2 minutes.
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