# Deploy a governor

You can use Tally's open-source [Governor deployer](https://github.com/withtally/gov-deployer) to get started. 

## Configuring your Governor

Core logic is determined by the Governor contract. When deploying a Governor, you need to chose:

1. How voting power is determined
2. How many votes are needed for quorum
3. What options people have when casting a vote and how those votes are counted
4. What type of token should be used to vote

You can write your own module or choose one from [OpenZeppelin contracts](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/contracts/4.x/).

These parameters must be set for the Governor contract:

* **votingDelay**: how long after a proposal is created that voting power is fixed (a larger delay gives users time to unstake tokens)
* **votingPeriod**: how long a proposal remains open to vote

A **proposal threshold** can also be set, which restricts proposal creation to accounts with enough voting power.

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The latest published release of the OpenZeppelin Contracts library can be downloaded by running:

`$ npm install @openzeppelin/contracts`
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The [OpenZeppelin Contracts documentation](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/contracts/4.x/) includes guides and a detailed API reference for learning about developing secure smart contract systems.

You may also find the [OpenZeppelin wizard](https://wizard.openzeppelin.com/) useful for configuring a smart contract.

## Compatibility with Tally

Check out our guide to ensure your OpenZeppelin Governor is compatible with the Tally platform:

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[OpenZeppelin Governor](/set-up-and-technical-documentation/deploying-daos/smart-contract-compatibility/openzeppelin-governor.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

#### *Helpful Links from OpenZeppelin*

* [Developing smart contracts](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/learn/developing-smart-contracts)
* [Deploying and interacting with smart contracts](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/learn/deploying-and-interacting)

### Using Governor

Tally offers an all-in-one guide explaining how to use Governor in the PDF below.

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