Review of 2017 Election Process
The 2017 elections are now complete, this thread is a follow up to the IRC breakout meeting of 26 October reviewing the election process at the request of our CRO.
References:
Jody Garnett Thu 26 Oct 2017 2:33PM
Email thread summary:
Maria Brovelli
Anyhow I agree with her: no need for new elections.
Vasile Craciunescu
obviously I must abstain
Jody Garnett
I would like to avoid holding another election due to the frustration this process has placed on our membership.
* As a candidate seeking reelection I would like to vote +0 to accept the election result as provided.
* If required, due to electronic voting rules in our bylaws I am willing to change this vote to a +1.
Anita Graser
+1 "not to start new elections" for the reasons summarized by Vasile
Helena Mitasova
I mostly agree with Michael and I don't think we should repeat the election for the many reasons that CRO has highlighted. The rules for the next election will need to be revised and updated by the new board in response to CRO comments and suggestions.
Venkatesh Raghavan
So, I feel, that the best option for the CRO would be to continue with the voting using the present ballot. Which would mean that the request for withdrawal is held in abeyance by the CRO until the voting is completed.
Sanghee Shin
I think both CRO and board do not have the right not to accept the request of withdrawal from any nominees at least that is based on free will.
Michael Smith
Finally I agree with the decision to not redo the election. If there was something that interferes with integrity of the election, then there would be cause but these are just, frankly, almost to be expected issues. We are just fortunate that we haven’t been as affected by these in previous years.
Angelos Tzotsos
no response
Maria Antonia Brovelli Thu 26 Oct 2017 2:44PM
Dear All, it was not me but Maria Arias de Reyna who added the comments (look at the mail!). Anyhow I agree with her: no need for new elections.
Jody Garnett Thu 26 Oct 2017 2:55PM
sorry! so many wonderful Maria's in our community, summary updated with you response.
Jody Garnett Thu 26 Oct 2017 3:19PM
The following motion was raised during IRC meeting with established quorum:
- anitagraser: MOT1: Motion to accept the CRO report and to declare the 2017 Board member elections valid
With response from those present:
- kalxas_: MOT1: +1 (second motion)
- vcraciunescu: MOT1: 0
- sanghee: MOT1: +1
- msmitherdc[m]: MOT1: +1
- anitagraser: MOT1: +1 (initial motion)
- jgarnett: MOT1: +1
Motion passed:
- vcraciunescu: I declare MOT1 accepted
Angelos Tzotsos Sun 29 Oct 2017 5:32PM
Jody you forgot to log your vote in the above minutes.
Jody Garnett Mon 30 Oct 2017 6:58AM
Thanks fixed.
Angelos Tzotsos Thu 26 Oct 2017 3:27PM
For the record, full IRC meeting logs at: http://irclogs.geoapt.com/osgeo/%23osgeo.2017-10-26.log
Jody Garnett Thu 26 Oct 2017 4:11PM
With respect to IRC discussion our by-laws has several relevant sections:
- Section 3.6. Resignation and Removal of Directors.
- Section 3.7. Vacancies
- Section 8.9. Voting
- Section 8.11. Action by Members Without a Meeting.
Jody Garnett · Thu 26 Oct 2017 2:18PM
Email from CRO is here: https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2017-October/010750.html
Containing the following request: