RE: [council] voting for board member -- procedures and when

[tony.ar.holmes@bt.com]

Vany
I think the point is that we aren't discussing the five minutes required to
send the vote, its the amount of time that will be devoted to lobbying and
discussing which will be the distraction. That approach is also very tough
on those who can't be in Montevideo. 

Maybe what you're arguing for is a complete change of procedure. After all
if its THAT important then surely ALL candidates should be required to have
face to face meetings with ICANN Constituencies and ALL elections should be
organised to enable that to happen. But again I question, is that really
making the best use of our time?

I'd also suggest getting the vote over prior to the meeting seems to
represent the fairest approach for all candidates.
Regards
Tony
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Nilda Vany Martinez Grajales [SMTP:vany@sdnp.org.pa]
> Sent:	Friday, August 10, 2001 4:31 PM
> To:	council
> Subject:	RE: [council] voting for board member -- procedures and when
> 
> Marylin and Tony:
> 
> So, you mean that also knowing the candidates (as proposed Peter) will
> also divert some of you from other important issues?
> 
> I don't know how dedicating 5 minutes in the meanwhile everyone of you are
> checking their own e-mail will distract you for ICANN issues.
> 
> When I said "to set aside a time", I was meaning that during September 9
> and Setempber 10, for sure many of you will be checking e-mail and sending
> e-mail.  All what it takes is five minutes (maybe less) to send your
> e-mail with your vote.
> 
> Anyway...this proposal is because I also think, as Peter do, that it would
> be interesting to meet face to face candidates in Montevideo.  But, if
> this is not the interest of some members of the Names Council, or some
> members of the Names Council considers it is not important, then for sure
> voting can extent from August 29 to September 10 and the ones that are
> interested in listen what candidates have to say will wait to it and vote
> on September 9 and 10.
> 
> Any other thoughs?
> 
> Best Regards
> Vany
> 
> On Fri, 10 Aug 2001 tony.ar.holmes@bt.com wrote:
> 
> > All
> > Even after this proposal I continue to support the view that we need to
> > settle the election BEFORE Montevideo. The approach Vany has proposed
> would
> > be such a distraction it will just divert attention from other issues.
> > Getting real work done at ICANN meetings is already proving to be a real
> > challenge.
> >
> > This comment is made fully recognising the importance of this election,
> I
> > just feel there are better ways of handling it so that we maximise the
> > benefits from our time in Montevideo.
> >
> > Tony
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:	Cade,Marilyn S - LGA [SMTP:mcade@att.com]
> > > Sent:	Friday, August 10, 2001 1:51 AM
> > > To:	'vany@sdnp.org.pa'; council@dnso.org
> > > Subject:	RE: [council] voting for board member -- procedures and when
> > >
> > >
> > > Vany, I really can't support voting at the ICANN meeting. I think that
> > > there
> > > are just too many serious issues which the NC has to be focused on.
> The
> > > registrar transfer issue; a status report on the WHOIS and thinking
> about
> > > next steps; the .org working group report, which I think is of
> critical
> > > importance.  I know that folks often think of me as merely commercial.
> One
> > > interesting fact which you  might find interesting is that of our
> > > customers,
> > > a very significant percent are non profits, universities, libraries,
> etc.
> > >
> > > So, being customer focused, even as a commercial players, we have to
> think
> > > about their input. I expect we will hear more from them through
> Milton's
> > > working group and through additional efforts at outreach.
> > >
> > > I continue to think that the issues related to multi lingual names are
> of
> > > critical importance and that we must as a NC provide all the support
> we
> > > can
> > > to how to ensure progress in this essential area.
> > >
> > > The issues and report from the At Large Committee deserve significant
> > > attention from each constituency, and then from us as a NC.
> > >
> > > ... I continue to urge that the vote be taken before Montevideo, and
> that
> > > the NC work on its very full and critical agenda items.
> > >
> > > Marilyn
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Nilda Vany Martinez Grajales [mailto:vany@sdnp.org.pa]
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 7:08 PM
> > > To: council@dnso.org
> > > Subject: Re: [council] voting for board member -- procedures and when
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi to all:
> > >
> > > I have an idea:
> > >
> > > 1.  That ballot be generated and sent no later than September 2, in
> order
> > > that everybody have their ballots before begin to travel to
> Montevideo.
> > > 2.  Open voting on September 9, as Peter sugested
> > > 3.  Since there are Internet conectivity facilities setted up in the
> > > venue of ICANN meeting in Montevideo, then setup aside a time on
> > > September 9 and September 10, to make the voting by e-mail, for those
> > > attending this meeting.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > Best Regards
> > > Vany
> > >
> > > Peter de Blanc wrote:
> > >
> > > > Ok, how about starting vote sept 9. the idea is to provide some
> > > > face-to-face time with the candidates prior to the vote.
> > > >
> > > > peter
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-council@dnso.org [mailto:owner-council@dnso.org] On
> Behalf
> > > > Of Philip Sheppard
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 10:05 AM
> > > > To: council@dnso.org
> > > > Subject: Re: [council] voting for board member -- procedures and
> when
> > > >
> > > > Peter,
> > > > you propose elections after Montevideo. But there is a problem.
> > > >
> > > > Montevideo ends Sep 10/11 and we must get a decision to the Board
> Sep
> > > > 16. So the vote would take place during travel time home (or holiday
> > > > time for those staying on for a few days holiday).
> > > >
> > > > Philip
> > >
> > > --
> > > Nilda Vany Martinez Grajales
> > > Information Technology Specialist
> > > Sustainable Development Networking Programme/Panama
> > > e-mail: vany@sdnp.org.pa
> > > http://www.sdnp.org.pa
> > >
> >
> 
> -- 
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> IT Specialist
> Sustainable Development Networking Programme/Panama
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