[governance] Rules decide Membership not existing Members

[Jeffrey A. Williams]

Sylvia and all,

  wouldn't what you suggest not allow for many to openly and
transparently participate and have a voice?  Seems to me it would.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Sylvia Caras <sylvia.caras at gmail.com>
>Sent: Aug 25, 2009 1:08 PM
>To: governance at lists.cpsr.org
>Subject: Re: [governance] Rules decide Membership not existing Members
>
>I can see both readings of the charter.  Since there is confusion,
>this is the opportunity to clarify and set a precedent.
>
>On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Rui Correia<correia.rui at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> ... follow the electoral model used in elections in countries, cities etc:
>
>I was thinking along those lines too.  Here in Santa Cruz, California
>I believe I have to vote in a general election (every four years) to
>maintain my registration.  And yes, if I lapse I can re-register, with
>some time constraints.
>
>So maybe
>
>1) include those who voted last time - that part is clear
>
>2) query the rest, ask if they want to be voters, ...
>
>That would extend the charter amendment time line, add a step.  I
>wonder what the list software tallies about participation, last post,
>bounces, ...  (Are subscribers whose mail bounces deleted?)
>
>Sylvia
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