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Dear
Bob,
I have to admit
that I am used to a less suspicious environment. In SC4 it is not uncommon for
late voters to be reminded and for late votes to be counted, on the pragmatic
basis that the alternative (at least if the vote failed) is that the vote is
called again.
We could require
that communications from the chair are sent to all voting members, rather than
to just those who have not responded, which is at least more open to error.
However, I think it is part of the function of the Chair to encourage people to
caste a vote (Yes, no, or abstain).
Matthew West
Business Information Architect - Supply Chain
Management
Shell Information Technology International Limited
Shell
Centre, London SE1 7NA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7934 4490 Mobile: +44
7796 336538
Email: matthew.west@shell.com
Internet: http://www.shell.com
http://www.matthew-west.org.uk
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
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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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