Re: [ga-rules] Re: Consensus

[Eric Dierker <ERIC@hi-tek.com>]

Me Too.

Just kidding!

If you need a definition of consensus Just look at the butchered post below.  For more on
the concept as we get ready to critique Bill's flow chart
http://www.decpoint.com/pubcon.html.
It is important to keep in mind the main reason for developing these rules for building
consensus is that if they are followed ligitimacy cannot be denied. Let's make sure that
we don't get so carried away with them as to make violation of the rules punishable. Had
a friend do a search of our local newspaper the other day and transparency was in it over
one hundred times. As one can see reviewing the Auerbach diary transparency is required
for percieved legitimacy. But for consensus it is often useful to have private
discussions where issues may be discussed without inflaming others passion. (the Brown
Act is good reading on this)

Sincerely,
Eric


Jeff Williams wrote:

> Bill and all,
>
> William S. Lovell wrote:
>
> > Eric:
> >
> > You are too, too, kind! :-)

(I left that part in for selfish reasons)

>
> > 1) Propose;
> > 2) Debate the proposal;
> > 3) Filter out of the debate a form of motion;
>
>   The motion the proposal?  I believe once a motion has
> been presented it should stand as is and debated as is or
> amendments suggested to change the language or add/subtract
> some elements contained in the motion if necessary or
> appropriate.
>
> >
> > 4) Hash over the wording of the motion;
>
>   See comment to your #3 above...
>
> >
> > 5) The chair settles on a specific motion, and
> >      it is made and seconded by whoever.
>
>   In some cases yes.  In those that have been presented
> on a specific issue, no.  So this would depend on the type of
> motion...
>
> >
> > 6) No more amendments, the motion itself
> >     is debated.
>
>   Yes.  Or if amendments are added or offered to take some
> elements out of some type of motions than the motion with some
> amendments should be voted upon.
>
> >
> > 7) The vote is scheduled and taken.
> >
> > Looks complicated, but really quite simple. If no
> > definitive motion emerges, the thing dies a
> > deserved death.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > Eric Dierker wrote:
> --
> Jeffrey A. Williams

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