On Fri, Mar 01, 2013 at 11:16:36AM -0500, Chip Childers wrote: > Hi all, > > As previously discussed [1], we'd like to make a change to our bylaws > [2] to modify the method of selecting a PMC chair. We also want to add > a term for the chair. > > [1] http://markmail.org/message/ifwwce657u36yuwz > [2] > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/CLOUDSTACK/Apache+CloudStack+Project+Bylaws > > > > Below are the specific changes I'd like you to vote on: > > (1) A change to bylaw section 2.4.5 as follows: > > CURRENT: > > 2.4.5. If the current chair of the PMC resigns, the PMC votes to > recommend a new chair using Single Transferable Vote (STV) voting. > See http://wiki.apache.org/general/BoardVoting for specifics. The > decision must be ratified by the Apache board. > > PROPOSED: > > 2.4.5. If the current chair of the PMC resigns, or the term of the > current chair expires, the PMC votes to > recommend a new chair through consensus via a lazy 2/3 majority > voting method. In the case that consensus is not achieved, the PMC > will vote for a chair using Single Transferable Vote (STV) voting. > Due to the fact that the discussions are about specific individuals, > this vote would be held on the cloudstack-private mail list. > The decision must be ratified by the Apache board. > > (2) The addition of a new bylaw section: 2.4.6: > > PROPOSED: > > 2.4.6. The role of PMC chair will have a one year term. The intention > of this term is to allow for a rotation of the role amongst the PMC > members. This intention does not prohibit the PMC from selecting the > same chair to serve consecutive terms. > > > > Per our bylaws (section 3.4.9), this change requires a lazy majority of > PMC members to pass. > > The whole community is encouraged to vote on this issue! > > This vote will be open for at least 72 hours. > > Please respond with one of the following: > > [ ] +1 approve > [ ] +0 no opinion > [ ] -1 disapprove (and reason why) > > Thanks! > > -chip
In response to Brett's question on the related DISCUSS thread, I'd like to clarify the proposed 2.4.5. text as follows: 2.4.5. If the current chair of the PMC resigns, or the term of the current chair expires, the PMC will attempt to reach consensus on a new chair through discussion, confirming that consensus via a vote to recommend a new chair using a lazy 2/3 majority voting method. In the case that consensus is not achieved, the PMC will vote for a chair using Single Transferable Vote (STV) voting. Due to the fact that the discussions are about specific individuals, this vote would be held on the cloudstack-private mail list. The decision must be ratified by the Apache board. The relevant change above is to explain that the PMC will attempt to reach consensus on a name for the chair position via discussion, and then confirm that via a 2/3 majority vote. STV will only be used in the case of discussion not leading to a consensus. I believe that the spirit of the text remains the same, but is a bit more clear now. Unless there are any objections, I'll assume we can keep this vote thread going as a vote on the clarified text above. I'll keep this vote open for another day, and close it out tomorrow. -chip
