[governance] Last call for Co-coordinator candidates

[McTim]

Eric,

as usual, you type before you think.


On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Eric Dierker <cogitoergosum at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Apathy is generally due to a lack of respect for the issue or position
> presented.
>


We now have 4 (at least) people who are willing to act as co-coordinators.
IIRC this is more than at any other time we have chosen people for this
role.



> If people thought these were important positions they would be active in
> the pursuit of good people.
>


A number of people have approached me in the last week asking me if I would
serve.  So people ARE actively pursuing those who they think will be good in
this role.


>
> I have yet to see a "candidate" make any mention of their views as to how
> and why we should act.
>


Probably because leading the caucus towards pursuit of their goal is NOT
what the coordinators are supposed to do.  Please reread the charter:

*"Duties of Coordinators*

The first and most important duty of the coordinator(s) is to facilitate the
discussions and enable the members of the caucus to reach consensus whenever
possible.
In cases where the IGC cannot reach full consensus, the two coordinators
together can make a decision on rough consensus subject to an appeal as
described below.
The coordinators are also responsible for defining and assigning any other
tasks that need to be carried out in support of the caucus such as list
management, web site management or support of other tools. These decisions
will require the advice of the membership and can be appealed to the appeals
team."




> I have seen resume' notches and plaques on walls but absolutely no
> conviction or passion for a position.  The selection seems to be in line
> with the general theory of not making waves or progress and for damn sure
> not interrupting the "charitable" flow of funding by groups members are
> beholding too.
>


I don't think any of the candidates are "beholden" to any organisation in
terms of IGC work.  2 of us are independent consultants, one is a PhD
candidate, and one works for a telecoms regulator.  What we have in common
is our passion for IG issues.

The only plaque on my wall is a glow in the dark flying disc from my old
Ultimate Frisbee team in Amsterdam.

-- 
Cheers,

McTim
"A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route
indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel
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