> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cortexdao.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cortexdao.com/governance.md).

# Governance

- [Constitution](https://docs.cortexdao.com/governance/constitution.md): The Cortex DAO Constitution defines our mission and principles, and makes operating as a decentralized community possible.
- [Cortex Improvement Proposal (CIP) Template](https://docs.cortexdao.com/governance/cortex-improvement-proposal-cip-template.md)