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

# Roles

GOVERN\_ROLE is the admin of the following roles:

* MINTER\_ROLE
* PCV\_CONTROLLER\_ROLE
* GUARDIAN\_ROLE

## Powers

Important powers in the system, and what handles them:

* Minting of CHI - handled by any contract with role: MINTER\_ROLE
* Moving of funds around - handled by any contract with role: PCV\_CONTROLLER
* Granting and revoking roles - handled by any contract with role: GOVERN\_ROLE
* Vetoing of proposals and actions - handled by any contract with role: GUARDIAN\_ROLE 

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## Access Control Summary 

### GOVERN\_ROLE

The ultimate power in the Essence DAO

#### Holders

* EssenceDAOTimelock

#### Admins

* None/Itself

#### Powers

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### MINTER\_ROLE

#### Holders

* PCVEquityMinter
* FixedPricePSM
* StablePCVDeposit

#### Admins

* GOVERN\_ROLE

#### Powers

Gives the holder the ability to mint CHI.

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### PCV\_CONTROLLER\_ROLE

#### Holders

* EssenceDAOTimelock

#### Admins

* GOVERN\_ROLE

#### Powers

Gives the holder the ability to move PCV around.

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### GUARDIAN\_ROLE

#### Holders

* Multisig

#### Admins

* GOVERN\_ROLE

#### Powers

* Acts as a protector of the system; has the power to veto DAO proposals, and has the ability to pause and unpause many parts of the system