[governance] Notice to the IGC [Matter for Determination - Whether Sole Coordinator can contest IGC Elections?]

[Deirdre Williams (via governance Mailing List)]

This sounds like a very acceptable solution.
Deirdre

On Wed, 28 Aug 2019, 08:38 ian.peter at ianpeter.com, <ian.peter at ianpeter.com>
wrote:

> Dear Sala,
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> I have not seen evidence here of a widespread opinion that Bruna is
> somehow not entitled to stand. As communicated earlier today on this list,
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> "Bruna as the standing co ordinator announced the election and call for
> nominations. That is normal practice. It is perfecly proper for her to
> serve a second term if  she accepts your nomination, and if that is the
> will of the voters.
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> From this point on the conduct of the election and resulting announcement
> is in the hands of the two returning officers, Tapani Tarvainen and myself,
> so there is no conflict of interest."
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> The process for running this election in the unusual circumstances we face
> were clearly announced on this list some time back without any dissent. If
> I may quote from that announcement,
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> *"The voting process is planned to begin on September 10th*, after
> nominations have been made and all statements are available. More
> information about this process will be made available on list before that
> date. Two candidates will be elected – one for a two year term, and one for
> a one year term.
>
> The Scrutineers and Returning Officers for the election are Ian Peter and
> Tapani Tarvainen. They will be pleased to answer queries on list as the
> process develops."
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> We will be posting more detail about the election process in the next
> couple of days.  At this stage, none of the nominated candidates have been
> approached to indicate whether they accept their nomination. That will take
> place in coming days.
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> If there is support for a formal appeal, my suggestion would be to hold it
> after the election - after all,  the election process is one which should
> give us all a clear indication of what this group wants (thats what
> elections are all about).
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> Nevertheless,  if a sufficient body of opinion here feels that something
> should be done now, I will happily work with Tapani on a more formal
> consideration of your suggestion.
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> Ian Peter
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> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro" <governance at lists.riseup.net>
> To: "governance" <governance at lists.riseup.net>; "Bruna Santos" <
> bruna.mrtns at gmail.com>
> Sent: 28/08/2019 8:40:01 PM
> Subject: [governance] Notice to the IGC [Matter for Determination -
> Whether Sole Coordinator can contest IGC Elections?]
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>    1. I would like to submit that given that there is only one standing
>    coordinator who has to administer the Elections that it is improper to have
>    the sole standing coordinator as a candidate for the elections due to a
>    very clear conflict of interest.
>    2. Noting that there is a difference of opinion amongst some within
>    the IGC, I would like this question to be put to the Appeals Team for
>    determination as soon as reasonably possible.
>    3. Thank you.
>
> Kind Regards,
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> *Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala T*
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> *P. O. Box 17862*
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> *Suva*
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> *Republic of Fiji*
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> *Cell: +679 7656770; *
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> *Home: +679 3362003*
> *Twitter: @SalanietaT*
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> greatest quality of the mind next to honour." Aristotle*
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