Re: [atlarge-discuss] Proposal: How to Replace Panel Members...

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Joanna and all fellow members,

  Apples and Oranges here I am afraid Joanna.  Your attempt
to draw a comparison of the methods of a government and
a membership fledgling organization are not well grounded...



Joanna Lane wrote:

> An afterthought for those concerned about the Panel appointing a temporary
> replacement for those panelists who cannot continue for one reason or
> another...this is exactly how John Major became prime Minister of England
> after a vote of no confidence in Margaret Thatcher. This was an appointment
> by the labour party that was not referred back to the electorate until the
> end of the election term, when he was ousted by Tony Blair. In other words,
> in England (unlike the US), the electorate are voting first and foremost for
> the party, not the person.  It's worth remembering this when you're reading
> about Tony Blair getting grief for missing weapons of mass destruction - you
> see unlike Bush - he can be replaced at any time.  This is a good thing
> IMHO, so I agree with Walter Schmidt, it's the right thing to do now, but in
> any case, there is no conflict with  "next in line", if the panel just
> appoint Mauro, who seems well qualified and enthusiastic, at least from
> where I'm sitting.
>
> Joanna
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joanna Lane [mailto:jo-uk@rcn.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 6:54 PM
> > To: Atlarge-Discuss@Lists. Fitug. De
> > Cc: Gilbert. Lumantao@Lycos. Com; walter schmidt; A/S Mauro D. Ríos
> > Subject: [atlarge-discuss] Proposal: How to Replace Panel Members...
> >
> >
> > What's wrong with this?
> >
> > 1. Panel votes no confidence in Sebastian Klein for non
> > participation, as agreed under the terms of MIA Motion passed by
> > the Panel.
> > 2. Panel votes to appoint Mauro to replace SK as a Panel-elect
> > member for reasons including the following:-
> > a) He is the candidate who received the next highest number of
> > votes in previous election
> > b). He is actively participating and has demonstrated commitment
> > to the organization.
> > c) He is already ID verified
> > 3. Mauro's appointment is made subject to a vote of the whole
> > membership at the next panel election in 12 months time, or
> > sooner, if so determined by the Panel.
> > 4) If the number of Panelists appointed exceeds 3 in any one
> > year, an interim election is triggered, including on the ballot
> > an option to reduce the number of Panelists rather than replace
> > the candidate.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joanna
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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