On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM, Thomas Narten <nar...@us.ibm.com> wrote:

> What is needed is someone who is fully engaged in the IAOC.
>
> Having a vote doesn't automatically get you that. Indeed, I would
> assume most votes are a formality, with decisions reached mostly by
> consensus.


Both the IAOC and the Trust do in practice run on consensus. I believe that
the number of close votes, in the entire
history of both organizations, could be counted on the figure of one hand.

Regards
Marshall


> If, in fact, votes are close on a regular basis, the IAOC
> likely has bigger problems, IMO.
>
> Seems to me that having an I* chair vote is designed to force them to
> pay attention and be accountable.
>
> The key quesion, IMO, is whether it is acceptable to have an I* chair
> offload the responsibility for paying attention and being engaged.
>
> I'm hearing some say "yes" and others say "no".
>
> Thomas
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