[IOT] Rule 4

[NIgel Roberts]

"May" does not strictly mean "optional". It means "permitted".

It grants authority to do something, but does not mandate it. So it 
implies optionality.


The word to authorise and mandate/require is "shall".

This is standard construction.

On 6/8/22 06:38, Kavouss Arasteh via IOT wrote:
> Dear All, I have noted that at various occasions in that Rule the word " 
> MAY" has been used.
> Taking into account that such term has almost optional meaning , I 
> suggest that it be replaced by a term meaning mandatory.
> Moreover, the text provided by Malcolm talking of cap time limnit of 4 
> years seems too long .
> I suggest that it be replaced by 3 years
> Tks
> Kavouss
> 
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