> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/community-engagement/working-with-governance-bodies.md).

# Working with Governance Bodies

Explore ways you can contribute to Cardano Governance as a DRep.

This section provides a list of governance structures open to dReps and other interested community members

### Cardano Governance Bodies 

Under the CIP 1694 framework, three (3) distinct governance bodies became the recognised arms to facilitate the governance processes.   

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| **Governance Body**      | **Role(s)**                                                   | **Status** |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| DReps                    | Represent Ada holders                                         | Register   |
| SPOs                     | Secure & Maintain the Cardano network                         | Register   |
| Constitutional Committee | Oversee governance decisions that align with the constitution | Vote       |

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### Interim Constitutional Committees

See the current constitutional committee member list and their roles in the ecosystem

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### Intersect Committees

The Cardano Intersect Committee is designed to be the central hub for the Cardano community. Its main job is to guide the future development of the Cardano blockchain by bringing together diverse voices to find agreement and make decisions.

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Its goal is to solve problems as Cardano grows with thousands of developers, stake pool operators, and users worldwide, making coordinated decisions easy.

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