Leo Simons wrote:
"layman" version of the text below; I think this is for all practical purposes the same but it reads a little easier (the trick: use a 1000-word vocabulary ;). If it is indeed the same for practical purposes (Steve?) then I'm happy with the proposal I think.Could someone please compare these procedures with the ones the board follows (Steve)? The only obvious difference I see is the time scale (for the board I believe the time scale is "one board meeting"). But the board always follows 1/2 majority vote, no? cheers, - Leo PMC Voting procedures --------------------- (a) Prior to the voting votes are handled through e-mail. They only take place after that what has been voted upon has been discussed and people have had a chance to say their says. Votes are clearly identified as being votes by marking the subject field of the e-mail with "[VOTE]". This to make the difference between a vote and other discussion quite clear. (b) Representation A representative part of the PMC needs to vote on a proposal for it to be valid. This representative part is called quorum, and quorum needs to be at least three (3) and not less than half of the PMC members (50% of the PMC members, rounded up to the nearest nonfractional number). (c) Conventions Voting on matters placed before the PMC is restricted to the members of the PMC. Votes may be expressed in support, opposition, or abstention in accordance with the following conventions: +1 a vote supporting the motion +0 a vote of supportive abstention -0 a vote of non-supportive abstention -1 a vote opposing the motion A member may vote multiple times. The last vote is the vote that counts. (d) Qualified Majority Vote Votes on modification to and amendment of the PMC Charter or on modification to or amendment of this document require a 2/3 majority. (e) Normal Majority Vote Votes that do not fall under (d) require a 1/2 majority. (f) Vote Duration Voting is normally open for one week. If quorum (see (c)) is not met within that week, the voting remains open one more week, but no more. As soon as quorum has been met in that second week, the vote is closed. If quorum is not met after that second week, the vote is considered failed. (g) After the voting After a vote is closed, the results of that vote are summarised in an e-mail where the subject field is marked with "[VOTE-RESULT]".
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