Management of the working group

Hi Hans Petter,

generally looks like a very good scheme to me. some detailed remarks
below.

On Wed, 24 Jan 2001, Hans Petter Holen wrote:

> Dear lir-wg,
> as just expressed at the wg meeting, I think it is appropriate to
> suggest some formalities for the wg to elect its chairs.
> 
> My proposal is as following:
> 
> 1) Open nominations on the lir-wg mailinglist
> 2) Optional discussion and support statements
> 
> 3) Election of chair and 1-2 co chairs at the next lir-wg
>    meeting in Bologna.
> 
> 3b) The election to be performed either open ballot or
>    by secret ballot if demanded by one or more 
>    participants at the meeting. 
Each LIR has one vote.	
> 
> 3c) The election to be confirmed by consensus by the wg 
>    after the election result have been duly counted by a   
>    counting team from the audience.
what if there is no consensus?: I suggest the reverse:

3c) The results of the election is sent to the mailing list. If at least
10 LIRs are not satisfied with the outcome, they can state this via email
within three weeks and a new election is done at the next meeting.


> 
> 4) That we perform such an election annualy to ensure the 
>    community support to the wg chairs.
> 
> As the meeting expressed support towards such an idea, I would like to hear the opinions of the wg on theese matters before proceeding.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Hans Petter Holen
> lir-wg Chair
> 
> 

best regards/Frode
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