Re: [802SEC] Interim Results for Rules Change Ballot
I have to disapprove the changes in their current form; however, given the
default rule currently provided by RR, I believe that the P&P should not be
silent on this point. I strongly agree with Geoff's point that this whole
discussion highlights the reason why RR should be advisory only, and not
mandatory; I would not like to see any of our WGs descend into the sort of
procedural pissing contest that is only too possible in the hands of
skilled "parliamentarians".
So far, in ~ 20 years of taking part in 802.1 meetings, I have yet to
experience a situation where a roll call vote was either requested or
deemed necessary in a .1 meeting. However, I can appreciate that there may
be situations in other WGs where that is not the case. To cater for those
WGs that feel the need for this kind of procedure, I would support a rule
change that somehow reflects the practice that appears to be current in .3,
.11, and .17; i.e., that the Chair [as per existing P&P] has the discretion
to determine the need for a roll-call vote, and will also conduct one if
requested by a voting member of the WG.
I would further like to see the P&P changed to remove all of the "shall"
words around use of RR, and make it clear that RR are simply a reference
work that is available to assist the Chair in determining appropriate
procedure.
Regards,
Tony
At 03:46 19/12/2003, Mike Takefman wrote:
>Dear EC members,
>
>The EC Rules Change ballot on Roll Call Votes is in progress
>and ending of December 30, 2003.
>
>If I have not recorded your current vote correctly, please
>email me.
>
>If you have not voted yet, please do so. Comment resolution
>will be in Vancouver, but it seems sunday night is a no
>go for people, I am willing to meet at any other time,
>please let me know what works for people.
>
>Steve, it is not clear that you are on the SEC reflector,
>please let me know if it fact this is the first you've seen
>of this ballot.
>
>cheers,
>
>mike
>
>
> Vote categories: DIS DNV APP ABS
> -----------------------------------------------
> 01 Geoff Thompson DIS
> 02 Mat Sherman DNV
> 03 Buzz Rigsbee DNV
> 04 Bob O'Hara DNV
> 05 Bill Quackenbush DNV
> 06 Tony Jeffree DNV
> 07 Bob Grow DNV
> 08 Stuart Kerry DIS
> 09 Bob Heile DNV
> 10 Roger Marks DIS
> 11 Mike Takefman APP
> 12 Carl Stevenson DIS
> 13 Steve Shellhammer DNV
> 14 Jerry Upton DIS
> total: -5- -8- -1- -0-
>--
>Michael Takefman tak@cisco.com
>Distinguished Engineer, Cisco Systems
>Chair IEEE 802.17 Stds WG
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