[Rt4-whois] WRT Guidelines - Chair Function [was: Documents; Shorter mtg in Cartagena]

[Smith, Bill]

This and, numerous other issues, are covered in Roberts Rules. I again suggest that we use them as the basis for our process. We can override them as we choose, a priori, but adopting them would enable us to move on to more substantive matters.

Regarding chair neutrality, I take it as a given in a group such as this. Should the chair wish to express and opinion, they are entitled to relinquish the chair, state their opinion, and return to the chair when finished.

On Nov 8, 2010, at 7:55 AM, Wilfried Woeber, UniVie/ACOnet wrote:

> The draft "WRT Guidelines" propose:
> 
> - The Chair – and any Vice-Chair(s) – must play a neutral role by refraining
>  from pushing a specific agenda, ensuring fair treatment for all legitimate
>  views and guaranteeing objectivity in identifying areas of agreement.
> 
> I roughly agree, with the comment that this definition might disable the
> Chair as full member of the team. I think it takes a very well-managed
> person to remain fully neutral while at the same time participating in the
> discussion of a topic and expressing the personal point of view.
> 
> We may want to consider a hand-over from the Chair to a Co-Chair / Vice-Chair
> for the duration of a discussion in which the acting Chair has a strong point
> of view to contribute.
> 
> Regarding notes, reports, documentation and clerical ascpects, do we expect
> to make use of a Secretariat Role, either provided by ICANN or from within
> the team members?
> 
> Regards,
> Wilfried.
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