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
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