[council] GNSO review - principles for discussion

[Greg Ruth]

Philip,
     I agree whole-heartedly!
Greg

--- Philip Sheppard <philip.sheppard at aim.be> wrote:

> Dear Council members,
> 
> I feel we should set ourselves some principles upon which we wish to
> further discussion on
> matters connected with the two reviews of the GNSO Council and the
> GNSO. 
> Allow me to propose some.
> 
> DISCUSSION BEFORE RESOLUTION
> 
> Council should have discussion on selected topics first.
> Then there should be time to air that discussion with Constituencies
> and other parties.
> Then Council should discuss the outcome of that wider discussion.
> Then Council may consider a resolution.
> 
> VOTING
> 
> When Council takes any vote, be it indicative or not, the voting
> basis will be one person,
> one vote.
> (There can be no justification for having the policy-related double
> voting for certain
> constituencies for matters such as GNSO review. To do so would be
> especially ironic
> considering the review proposes the removal of such double votes.)
> 
> QUORUM
> 
> A proposal for priority discussion should be proposed and seconded
> and then supported by a
> majority of constituencies before it is added to a Council agenda.
> (This should help us to discuss the important things first).
> 
> Are we all in agreement with the above ? Are there other principles
> to help us in our work?
> 
> Philip
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