Management of the working group

OK, I buy the arguments of Neil and Andre. Of course there is always the
risk of one company sending a large group and hijacking the process which
is easier with a formal vote than with rough consensus. But I guess for
simplicity it then has to be one person one vote.

Frode

On Wed, 24 Jan 2001, Andre Koopal wrote:

> On Wed, Jan 24, 2001 at 12:59:23PM +0000, Frode Greisen wrote:
> > 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.	
> 
> This is an open forum, it is not tied to RIPE ncc membership, and it should
> also never be ...
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Andre
> > > 
> > > 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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