> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.paragonsdao.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.paragonsdao.com/docs/dao/council-elections/nominations.md). # Nominations After elections are announced, individuals who want to run for a council seat must self-nominate in the #nominations channel (which will open after elections are announced) on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pdao) by completing the information laid out in that channel (including a few simple questions). The self-nomination period lasts two weeks. A few considerations: * Nominations by other people will not be accepted. * Candidates **must** answer the questions * Candidates who are currently Council Members must also complete a Self-Assessment and Council Assessment to be eligible to run for another epoch (also shared in the #nominations channel) * Candidates must respect all communicated deadlines to be eligible The current questions a candidate needs to answer are: * Name and Twitter handle * Which council position you are nominating for * Experience in DAOs if any (transferable experience if none) * In 100 words or less, why are you the right fit for this council? > The community can ask questions of nominees at any time from when nominations open until when voting closes via Discord. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.paragonsdao.com/docs/dao/council-elections/nominations.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.