Jim,
"... so there should be no reason to extend it" is not quite the same
as a definite time that voting will end. The period for voting should
not be extended except for technical reasons that prevent one from
voting during the last week. If the server is down in any of the first
three weeks one is not prevented from voting - only delayed.
Any communication from the chair to members about voting should be
copied to the SUO list. It is OK to address the email to voters either
as individuals or to a group of individuals (e.g. those who have not
responded) just copy the SUO list. As you know, the chair may not take
any position or communicate with the WG on the merits of a motion.
Bob
jim.s3@juno.com wrote:
Bob,
How's this, I'll set the voting period for this next
ballot at 4 weeks, so there should be no reason to extend it. But
for all those who don't acknowledge within a week, I do plan to remind
them. I'll make sure I remind all of them, to keep it fair.
Jim
Jim,
My concern is that if the vote is close the chair may influence the
outcome by either extending the time to vote or following up
selectively with voters that he thinks may vote the way he prefers.
Setting a definite time period for a vote is long established practice
and should only be extended for technical reasons that affect the
voters ability to cast their vote - not to allow additional time to
secure a majority of eligible voters.
Bob
jim.s3@JUNO.COM
wrote:
Bob,
I understand your concerns, but I think we have them covere.
I will set a definite period for the ballot. There is no intent
to extend it, but the chair can do so if needed. Some voting members
don't subscribe to the SUO list, and others may filter it.
With these new voting rules, it is all the more important all
members receive and have the opportunity to cast a vote. If I don't
receive an acknowledgement within 1-week, I will seek to reach the member
to ensure it was received.
Jim
On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 13:03:52 -0700 Robert Spillers <skydog@PACBELL.NET>
writes:
Jim,
You should set a definite period for the responses and not extend it
-
except for major problems with the system, e.g. the server is down.
You
can send reminders as often as you like but they should go to the
suo
list and not to individual voters.
Bob
jim.s3@JUNO.COM wrote:
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