elections

[Lucys]

On Mon, 5 Jun 1995, A. R. 'Bob' Mascott wrote:

>   I agree with you completely, that any time an election is declared - An 
> election committee of impartial participants should set the rules and 
> oversee the election.
> 
>   When we have one person in charge of policy. That same person in charge 
> of the election. That same person in charge of the voting and that same 
> person 'a candidate'. Doesn't somebody else see a conflict of interest?
> 

  I agree with the need for an impartial election committee.

  Regarding the 'conflict of interest', yes I guess I can see that.

  HOWEVER, I think it was *unintentional* at the time.
  In terms of people, we do have limited available people to staff
  all positions. It probably does need more people to 'spread out'
  different responsibilities.

  IN SPIRIT, I do think the initial intention has been to be
  **responsive** to a democratic process. I respect and admire that.
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  Due to shortness of time:
   1. How about accepting Brian's proposal to let the coordinating
      committee select the interim directors?
   2. Form an election committee for the election of Board of
      Directors, which will be at a later date.

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  Lucy S.                   lbs at aa.net  
  Seattle, Washington  USA