Re: [registrars] new voting and constituency support tool

[Mike Lampson <lampson@iaregistry.com>]

>> There will always be the possibility that registrars
>> join right before a vote begins. They will need to
>> take that into account and be sure they are in the
>> system before the ballot opens.

Perhaps this should be done in a manner similar to Voter Registration in the
U.S.

At some (known) deadline prior to the opening of a vote, voter registration
ends.

Of course this means votes needs to be preannounced far enough ahead of time
to allow a reasonable amount of time for last minute voter registrations.

Just a thought...

Mike Lampson
The Registry at Info Avenue, LLC


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Ruiz" <tim@godaddy.com>
To: "Michael D Palage" <michael@palage.com>; <registrars@dnso.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: [registrars] new voting and constituency support tool


Mike,

>two members that had paid there dues and were eligible to vote were
>unable to access the system because Rick was unable to add them.

It took 5 months to figure that out? C'mon Mike. There was plenty of time
for these registrars to get that straight. There will always be the
possibility that registrars join right before a vote begins. They will need
to take that into account and be sure they are in the system before the
ballot opens.

>Second, when the election closed is still not clear in my own mind.

Please see my other email on this subject.

Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars@dnso.org [mailto:owner-registrars@dnso.org]On
Behalf Of Michael D. Palage
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 11:51 AM
To: registrars@dnso.org
Subject: RE: [registrars] new voting and constituency support tool


Tim:

I agree with the need for black and white rules. However, there are two grey
issues that complicate matter.

First, two members that had paid there dues and were eligible to vote were
unable to access the system because Rick was unable to add them. These are
not members that were sending in checks, or attempting to pay, but
registrars which have already had checks cashed.

Second, when the election closed is still not clear in my own mind. The
Executive Committee agree to extend voting on Monday for 24 hours because of
low turn out. However, the voting system which we are attempting to rely
upon as beign authoritative closed the ballot at the original time.

Mike



> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-registrars@dnso.org [mailto:owner-registrars@dnso.org]On
> Behalf Of Tim Ruiz
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 12:07 PM
> To: registrars@dnso.org
> Subject: FW: [registrars] new voting and constituency support tool
>
>
> See the email copied below. We have known about the new voting process and
> requirement to sign up since mid-October last year. While I understand the
> desire to encourage as much participation as possible, we need to have a
> process and stick to it. Otherwise we risk raising questions as to the
> integrity of our voting process and its result.
>
> I believe that unless a member had an active account to access the voting
> tool appropriately, their vote is not valid. Even though Rick was not able
> to add anyone during the process those registrars had over 5 months to get
> their act together and sign up.
>
> In my opinion the official vote, and the only one that should
> count, is the
> result available on the site:
>
> Grote, Henning 10
> Noss, Elliot 11
> Abstain 5
> Eligible members who have voted: 26 of 33
>
> Note: That Go Daddy abstained on this vote, there is no other
> motive than to
> have a result that cannot be questioned later.
>
> Tim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-registrars@dnso.org [mailto:owner-registrars@dnso.org]On
> Behalf Of Rick Wesson
> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 2:12 AM
> To: Registrars List
> Cc: Registrars Executive Committee
> Subject: [registrars] new voting and constituency support tool
>
>
>
> Registrars:
>
> We have a new way for our members to vote and track our constituency's
> issues. We have selected kavi.com to supply the technology to assist us in
> managing the constituencies voting and document archive.
>
> Please, understand moving forward, all binding votes will take place via
> this new method. All current members in good standing may send in via fax,
> the following form on company letter head. EMail is not an acceptable
> method and we will not sign anyone up if we receive the form via email.
>
> Fax the following form to +1.312.896.9022
>
> A user-id and password will be mailed to you when we have created your
> accounts.
>
> You may only designate one person to vote, you may specify several other
> company observers. All the information you send in will be available for
> all members, however the general public will NOT have access to a members
> personal information (email,address,phone, etc)
>
> I hope this service helps us become a more efficient organization.
>
> Also we will have a constituency wide teleconference on Wednesday the 23rd
> of Oct at 5pm EDT. Call details will be send out tomorrow to each member
> individually.
>
> best,
>
> -rick
>
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