RE: [atlarge-discuss] The issue of non-voting panelists

["Abel Wisman" <abel@able-towers.com>]

I agree with this proposal and as such take it as proposal to the panel
by this. Can any of the other panel members pls second this motion.

Abel



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Henderson [mailto:richardhenderson@ntlworld.com] 
> Sent: 01 June 2003 12:55
> To: 'Atlarge Discuss List'
> Subject: [atlarge-discuss] The issue of non-voting panelists
> 
> 
> One of the substantial problems which beset last year's panel 
> was the failure of certain panelists to keep in touch, to 
> vote on important matters (or any matters), and to be 
> actively involved.
> 
> I think one of the issues which we  - as a community - were 
> moving towards agreement on was the requirement that all 
> panelists participated, remained involved, and  - in 
> particular - voted on motions.
> 
> If a panelist is not prepared to vote on motions, then the 
> Membership should be prepared to evict that panelist and 
> replace her/him with someone who's going to actually participate.
> 
> I suggest that any panelist who fails to vote in three 
> consecutive votes (or in 75% of all votes) should face a vote 
> of confidence from the whole Membership.
> 
> Obviously, if legitimate reasons are provided in advance for 
> not voting, such as hospitalisation or annual vacation, then 
> that is reasonable - particularly if a proxy is provided to 
> meet this eventuality.
> 
> What is not acceptable is for a panelist to simply not participate.
> 
> On this topic, can I make a plea to the incoming Chair, to 
> formalise the process by which votes are taken, to allow 
> enough time for the general membership to make informed 
> contributions and properly participate in the discussions?
> 
> I suggest that, once a Motion has been seconded by another 
> panelist, the motion is published on the Mailing List and 
> Website, and a time period of generally one week is allowed 
> before voting commences (but this should perhaps be flexible).
> 
> I also think that all voting records should be published. 
> This could be the role of a panelist given the Office of 
> Secretary. The Secretary's role would be to publicise motions 
> and votes, as well as acting as a conduit for all incoming 
> Committee reports and Recommendations.
> 
> But as I say, if a panelist fails to participate properly, 
> they should be replaced. That should be a decision of the 
> Membership, based on a vote of no confidence.
> 
> 
> Richard Henderson
> 
> 
> 
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