Re: Motion 19.02 YES
I can accept that interpretation, too, and it makes less work both for Baker and for me :-)
George
On Oct 31, 2010, at 5:32 PM, Dan Zuras Intervals wrote:
>> From: "Corliss, George" <george.corliss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "R. Baker Kearfott" <rbk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
>> stds-1788 <STDS-1788@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> CC: "Corliss, George" <george.corliss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: Motion 19.02 YES
>> Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:10:28 +0000
>>
>> Baker,
>>
>> (for all to see)
>>
>> On Oct 31, 2010, at 12:57 PM, Ralph Baker Kearfott wrote:
>>
>>> P-1788,
>>>
>>> Since it appears we may turn out to be one vote short of a quorum (according
>>> to my count), as acting chair, I submit my vote of "yes."
>> My role as Voting Tabulator is to tabulate the votes, and so I shall.
>>
>> However, as informal parliamentarian, I point out that our Policies and
>> Procedures say (in 7.4.1)
>>
>> "The Chair also shall
>> . . .
>> t) Vote only where that vote will change the outcome of a motion"
>>
>> Hence, I would feel better if you withdrew your vote.
>>
>> After the conclusion of any voting, if I determine that your vote could
>> change the outcome of a motion, I will notify you (via the alias, so
>> everyone can see) and give you the opportunity to vote if you wish
>> before the results are official.
>>
>> Make sense?
>>
>> George
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Baker
>>> --
>>>
>>> . . .
>>
>> Dr. George F. Corliss
>
> George,
>
> The wishes of the chair also serves as guidance
> or inspiration, to the extent such things are
> possible.
>
> Therefore, in this case, I think it is sufficient
> for the tabulator to count the chairman's vote
> only when it makes a numerical difference. And
> state that whether or not this has been done in
> the final count. This includes making quorum.
>
> After all, the tabulator is also free to state
> his wishes. The difference is that your wishes
> count more often than not. :-)
>
> Yours,
>
> Dan
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