Re: [council] Meetings in LA

[Amadeu Abril i Abril <Amadeu@nominalia.com>]

Theresa Swinehart wrote:
> 
> I agree that we need to set up something. And at the Santiago NC meeting
> (which in itself was a clear indication that something will be needed), it
> was evident that adoption of Roberts Rules in of themselves isn't possible,
> given the different kind of forum - i.e., electronic environment, conference
> calls, meetings, and many (including myself) not knowing them inside out.
> Instead something needs to be developed that perhaps takes from different
> rules, but creates something that works in the environment in which the NC
> operates.
> 
> Therefore, I have a suggestion. Instead of the council (which already has
> enough to do right now) trying to sort out a procedure that works, we ask
> the Berkman Center (e.g., Jonathan, if of course that's ok with him) to work
> with the NC members to develop and implement procedures for the efficient
> conduct of business at NC meetings. These procedures would be suggested in
> time for consideration and possible implementation at the next NC meeting
> (date still to be determined).

Theresa,

It is not my #1 priority, but it could help. Go aheasd.

Amadeu