Adrian,

On Sep 13, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Adrian Farrel wrote:

> Several interesting responses, thanks.
> 
> I agree that detailed rules would be onerous and unable to cope with the 
> exceptional circumstances that the condition is intended to cover.
> 
> On the other hand BCP101 does seem to require some rules.

Right, the additional rules we were proposing are:

    In furtherance of this requirement expenses for members of the IAOC may be 
reimbursed
    upon approval of the IAOC Chair, or by a consensus of the IAOC, for 
exceptional cases only.


> Dave said:
> 
>> There are enough hassles for the IAOC tasks; let's wait to impose stricter 
>> rules until we see clear evidence they are needed.
> 
> OK, I think that provides a way forward. Let's put in place a mechanisms that 
> allows the flexibility (i.e., not change to the "under exceptional 
> circumstances" and "with agreement of the IAOC chair or the IAOC"), but 
> remove the risk of surprise by inserting "with prior agreement", and supply a 
> way of determining whether stricter rules are needed by requiring "annual 
> reporting of expenses paid".

To me "exceptional cases" also implies unplanned.  It would be nice to still 
have this flexibility.  

Bob


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