[Ws2-hr] quorum

[Rudolph Daniel]

Unfortunately, I cannot make the HR call today.
RD
On Sep 5, 2017 2:52 PM, "Thomas Rickert" <thomas at rickert.net> wrote:

> Dear all,
> There has been some discussion about quorum.
>
> We do not have a formal rule on quorum in the CCWG.
>
> What we did in the past is this in order to keep the process as inclusive
> as possible:
>
> - We tried not to make a distinction between members and participants.
> According to the charter we can, but we tried to avoid this. Hence, such
> distinction is not applied when it comes to quorum.
>
> - As a rule of thumb, we would conduct meetings only when there are 5 or
> more members or participants on the call at 5 mins past the hour. That is
> just to make sure that discussion can take place.
>
> - A quorum is not really required for decision-making as no decision is
> taken in a single meeting. This shall ensure that as broad participation is
> possible. Also, when it comes to consensus calls, the co-chairs do take
> into account what interests are being represented and whether as many
> stakeholders as possible have chimed in. In other words, a consensus call
> would not work if only registrar representatives participate. Also, if many
> individuals represent one view, but they all represent the same
> stakeholder, that does not increase the weight in the consensus call.
>
> We have been working fine applying these principles in the past. I do hope
> that we can agree not to complicate the process at this stage.
>
> Please remember that if you were asking for more formalized approaches
> that require amending the charter, we would need to go back to the
> chartering organizations and that is a step we should not take lightly
> given the time constraints we are operating under.
>
> I am sorry I cannot join the HR call in a few mins due to other
> commitments.
>
> Thanks,
> Thomas
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