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Re: [802SEC] straw poll summary of on the question of interim EC telecon meetings



> Hi All, 
> 
> The EC rules are not my expertise, however, maybe some thought should be given to the unknowns, the volcano disrupting air traffic, earthquakes, a SAR's outbreak or some
> unexpected event, natural or not, to allow for any vote to take place via email ballot, in the case of travel being interrupted etc.
> Maybe putting in a rule like this would be something all can agree on now. 

> I would also think that should there could be an allowance for email balloting at the descretion of the EC, and if you can not agree than
> I offer the following for any email vote not covered by current rules:

>  1) the current percentage to pass is 50%, then
>  2)a 66% would be needed to send something to NesCom via email. or any other subject that is not covered at this time.

> Since I am not an expert, I do not know what the current percentage is at an EC plenary to pass... 
> ....I do not like to raise the threshold needed, but it is an alternative. 

> Just a thought or two, not meant to offend anyone. 

> SIncerely, Nancy
> 
> 
> On Apr 26, 2010, at 12:34 PM, Pat Thaler wrote:
> 
>> Paul,
>> 
>> I don't think 2 quite covers the response I gave. My points were
>> -- we already have continuous processing available via email votes except for submittal of PARs to NesCom.
>> 	PARs to NesCom should continue to be an action taken only at plenaries
>> 		(except perhaps for corrigenda)
>> 	email is best for continuous processing of approval to go to sponsor ballot or RevCom 
>> -- therefore, I don't support having an interim EC meeting for these, but I could see one to deal with the topics and coordination that get short shrift during a busy plenary 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Pat
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** [mailto:STDS-802-SEC@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Paul Nikolich
>> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 1:04 PM
>> To: STDS-802-SEC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
>> Subject: [802SEC] straw poll summary of on the question of interim EC telecon meetings
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> So far the responses generally fall into two categories:
>> 
>> 1) good idea, need to work out details, go for it
>> (Apurva, Buzz, Steve,  Bruce, Jon, JohnH, Subir, Mike)
>> 
>> 2) not a bad idea, have concerns, proceed with caution
>> (Pat, Mat, Tony, James, Geoff, JohnL, David)
>> 
>> Any further opinions?  A few people (BobH, Roger, Mark) have yet to weigh 
>> in.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> --Paul
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Paul Nikolich" <paul.nikolich@ATT.NET>
>>> To: <STDS-802-SEC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG>
>>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 10:19 AM
>>> Subject: [802SEC] straw poll on interim EC telecon meetings
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dear EC members,
>>> 
>>> I'd like to get your feedback on holding an EC meeting via teleconference 
>>> between plenary sessions (for example in the 1st week of June, October and 
>>> February).  My though is we'd hold a 2 hour telecon to make decisions on 
>>> time-critical items such as PAR approvals, Sponsor Ballot initiation 
>>> approvals, RevCom submissions, etc.
>>> 
>>> I'd make sure we'd have an agenda posted 30 days in advance an all the 
>>> materials necessary to make such decisions available for review at least 
>>> one week before the telecon.
>>> 
>>> Thoughts?  Please provide your feedback by 23APR.  I'll summarize the 
>>> feedback and if the response is positive, I'd like us to consider holding 
>>> the first such meeting 1pm-3pm ET Friday 04JUN2010.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> --Paul
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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