[cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair and vicechair
Moudrick M. Dadashov
md at ssc.lt
Wed Oct 1 10:17:39 MST 2014
Please count me the second endorser.
Thanks,
M.D.
On 10/1/2014 8:01 PM, Dean Coclin wrote:
>
> I can endorse 137.
> Dean
>
> *From:*public-bounces at cabforum.org
> [mailto:public-bounces at cabforum.org] *On Behalf Of *Ben Wilson
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 01, 2014 12:49 PM
> *To:* richard.smith at comodo.com; public at cabforum.org
> *Subject:* Re: [cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair
> and vicechair
>
> OK -- I missed Gerv's endorsement, or forgot about it and didn't get
> back to it. Sorry. I have just sent the ballot out, so I guess the
> point is moot.
>
> I still need a sponsor and two endorsers of Ballot 137.
>
> *From:*Rich Smith [mailto:richard.smith at comodo.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:46 AM
> *To:* Ben Wilson; public at cabforum.org <mailto:public at cabforum.org>
> *Subject:* RE: [cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair
> and vicechair
>
> Ben,
>
> I see emails from Rob Horne (Trustis) and Gervase Markham (Mozilla)
> endorsing Ballot 136. I thought you only needed 2, and maybe you
> missed one of those, but if you still need one, I'll endorse.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rich
>
> *From:*public-bounces at cabforum.org
> <mailto:public-bounces at cabforum.org>
> [mailto:public-bounces at cabforum.org] *On Behalf Of *Ben Wilson
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 01, 2014 12:23 PM
> *To:* public at cabforum.org <mailto:public at cabforum.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair
> and vicechair
>
> I am going to number this Ballot "137" but I believe I am also still
> seeking another endorser for Ballot 136 to elect Dean Coclin as Chair.
>
> Do I have one more endorser for Ballot 136?
>
> Do I have a sponsor and two endorsers for Ballot 137?
>
> *From:*Ben Wilson
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:31 PM
> *To:* public at cabforum.org <mailto:public at cabforum.org>
> *Subject:* RE: [cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair
> and vice chair
>
> Here is a possible solution
>
> Add a subheading to the first paragraph of section 4.1 as follows:
> "(a) Term of office:"
>
> Amend the subsequent paragraphs as follows:
>
> (_b) Manner of conducting nominations:_
>
> _At least sixty (60) days prior to the _Uponexpiration or early
> termination of the current Chair's term _or upon his/her early
> termination as Chair_, _the Chair or Vice Chair will announce through
> the management mailing list that nominations are open for the office
> of Chair and_ the Vice Chair will automatically be nominated _as _to
> become the next Chair, but _Forum _Members may nominate themselves or
> others to be additional candidates as Chair. _ A Vice Chair may
> decline the nomination to the office of Chair and/or indicate an
> intent to seek nomination for re-election to the office of Vice
> Chair. The nomination period for Chair will last for at least one
> week but no longer than four weeks. Upon the close of the nominations
> for Chair, the nomination period for the office of Vice Chair shall
> immediately open. The nomination period for Vice Chair will last for
> at least one week but no longer than four weeks. _
>
> _(c) Manner of holding officer elections:_
>
> _If a single individual is nominated for a position, the Forum will
> hold a ballot to confirm appointment of the nominee. For the
> confirmation ballot, each Forum Member is entitled to a single vote
> regardless of the number of participating Forum Member representatives
> or whether the Forum Member is categorized as a CA or product
> supplier. If multiple votes are received from a Forum Member's
> representatives, the last vote submitted during the voting period is
> considered the Forum Member's vote. The single nominee is considered
> confirmed if a majority of the Forum members who vote are in favor of
> the appointment, regardless of the number of votes cast and
> irrespective of whether 2/3 of the CAs or 1/2 of the product suppliers
> approve appointment of the nominee. _
>
> _If more than one candidate is nominated for Chair or Vice Chair, the
> Forum will announce an election ballot to determine which candidate
> will fill the position. _upon close of nominations, _Within two weeks
> after the close of the nomination period, the Chair or Vice Chair will
> establish an election committee and announce the election ballot on
> the management mailing list along with the ballot start date, ballot
> end date, and a description of the voting process. The Chair or Vice
> Chair will appoint the election committee by selecting at least two
> volunteers who have a reputation for independence, preferably
> individuals without voting rights in the Forum and that participate as
> Interested Parties. The election committee is responsible solely for
> tallying Forum Member votes in connection with the election ballot.
> The description must include the email address(es) where members will
> send their vote, which should be the email addresses of the election
> committee. _ballot will be held in the regular manner to _s_elect the
> new Chair. If the election of a new Chair means the office of Vice
> Chair becomes vacant, the Members may nominate themselves or other
> candidates to the office of Vice Chair, and a ballot will be held in
> the regular manner to elect the new Vice Chair. _
>
> For election ballots, each Forum Member is entitled to a single vote
> regardless of the number of participating Forum Member representatives
> or whether the Forum Member is categorized as a CA or product
> supplier. If multiple votes are received from a Forum Member's
> representatives, the last vote submitted during the voting period is
> considered the Forum Member's vote. Within two weeks after the
> election ballot closes, the election committee will compile the votes,
> ensure that only one vote is counted per Forum Member, confirm the
> results with other members of the election committee, and publish the
> ballot results by sending an email to the public mailing list. The
> election committee will not include any votes submitted before or
> after the voting period when compiling the votes. The ballot results
> email will contain only the following information: a short
> description of the ballot purpose, the total number of votes submitted
> during the ballot period, and the name of the nominee receiving the
> most votes. The election committee may include other language as
> necessary to accurately describe the ballot and any concerns the
> election committee had with the ballot, provided that such language
> does not disclose how individual Forum Members voted. The election
> committee will treat the votes of individual Forum Members as
> confidential information. The nominee receiving the most votes is
> appointed to the applicable position, regardless of the number of
> votes cast and irrespective of whether 2/3 of the CAs or ½ of the
> product suppliers voted for the nominee. If the election ballot
> results in a tie among the candidates receiving the most votes, the
> Chair or Vice Chair will call for another election ballot that
> includes only the two tying candidates. _
>
>
> *From:*public-bounces at cabforum.org
> <mailto:public-bounces at cabforum.org>
> [mailto:public-bounces at cabforum.org] *On Behalf Of *Ben Wilson
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11:41 AM
> *To:* public at cabforum.org <mailto:public at cabforum.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [cabfpub] Ballot to establish voting process for chair
> and vice chair
>
> We should reword this so that we can begin nominations before
> vacancy. I know that it says "on or before" -- but this, and the
> language "upon expiration or early termination" seem to imply that the
> vacancy has occurred. In many organizations elections are allowed to
> take place earlier, for purposes of continuity, etc. Case in point,
> we should be able to move forward on a ballot to elect Dean as Chair
> before my term ends. I'll take a look at the language and see if I
> can provide a suggestion or two.
>
>
> ---------
> Ballot 136 -- Chair Election
>
> Amendment to Section 4.1 of CA/Browser Forum Bylaws to Clarify
> Election Process for Chair and Vice Chair
> Motion Begins
> The third paragraph of section 4.1 of the CA/Browser Forum's bylaws is
> amended as follows:
>
> ...
>
> Upon expiration or early termination of the current Chair's term, the
> Vice Chair will automatically be nominated _as _to become the next
> Chair, but _Forum _Members may nominate themselves or others to be
> additional candidates as Chair. _On or before the second week of a
> position's vacancy, the Chair or Vice Chair will announce, through the
> management mailing list, a start date and close date for nominations
> for Chair and Vice Chair, with the nomination period lasting at least
> one week. If a single individual is nominated for a position, the
> Forum will hold a ballot to confirm appointment of the nominee. For
> the confirmation ballot, each Forum Member is entitled to a single
> vote regardless of the number of participating Forum Member
> representatives or whether the Forum Member is categorized as a CA or
> product supplier. If multiple votes are received from a Forum Member's
> representatives, the last vote submitted during the voting period is
> considered the Forum Member's vote. The single nominee is considered
> confirmed if a majority of the Forum members who vote are in favor of
> the appointment, regardless of the number of votes cast and
> irrespective of whether 2/3 of the CAs or 1/2 of the product suppliers
> approve appointment of the nominee.
>
> If more than one candidate is nominated for Chair or Vice Chair, the
> Forum will announce an election ballot to determine which candidate
> will fill the position. _upon close of nominations, _Within two weeks
> after the close of the nomination period, the Chair or Vice Chair will
> establish an election committee and announce the election ballot on
> the management mailing list along with the ballot start date, ballot
> end date, and a description of the voting process. The Chair or Vice
> Chair will appoint the election committee by selecting at least two
> volunteers who have a reputation for independence, preferably
> individuals without voting rights in the Forum and that participate as
> Interested Parties. The election committee is responsible solely for
> tallying Forum Member votes in connection with the election ballot.
> The description must include the email address(es) where members will
> send their vote, which should be the email addresses of the election
> committee. _ballot will be held in the regular manner to _s_elect the
> new Chair. If the election of a new Chair means the office of Vice
> Chair becomes vacant, the Members may nominate themselves or other
> candidates to the office of Vice Chair, and a ballot will be held in
> the regular manner to elect the new Vice Chair. _
>
> For election ballots, each Forum Member is entitled to a single vote
> regardless of the number of participating Forum Member representatives
> or whether the Forum Member is categorized as a CA or product
> supplier. If multiple votes are received from a Forum Member's
> representatives, the last vote submitted during the voting period is
> considered the Forum Member's vote. Within two weeks after the
> election ballot closes, the election committee will compile the votes,
> ensure that only one vote is counted per Forum Member, confirm the
> results with other members of the election committee, and publish the
> ballot results by sending an email to the public mailing list. The
> election committee will not include any votes submitted before or
> after the voting period when compile the votes. The ballot results
> email will contain only the following information: a short
> description of the ballot purpose, the total number of votes submitted
> during the ballot period, and the name of the nominee receiving the
> most votes. The election committee may include other language as
> necessary to accurately describe the ballot and any concerns the
> election committee had with the ballot provided that such language
> does not disclose how individual Forum Members voted. The election
> committee will treat the votes of individual Forum Members as
> confidential information. The nominee receiving the most votes is
> appointed to the applicable position, regardless of the number of
> votes cast and irrespective of whether 2/3 of the CAs or ½ of the
> product suppliers voted for the nominee. If the election ballot
> results in a tie, the Chair or Vice Chair will hold another election
> ballot that includes only the tying nominees. _
>
> ...
>
> Motion Ends
>
> The review period for this ballot shall commence at 2200 UTC
> on 2014, and will close at 2200 UTC
> on 2014. Unless the motion is withdrawn during the
> review period, the voting period will start immediately thereafter and
> will close at 2200 UTC on 2014. Votes must be
> cast by posting an on-list reply to this thread.
>
> A vote in favor of the motion must indicate a clear 'yes' in the
> response. A vote against must indicate a clear 'no' in the response. A
> vote to abstain must indicate a clear 'abstain' in the response.
> Unclear responses will not be counted. The latest vote received from
> any representative of a voting member before the close of the voting
> period will be counted. Voting members are listed here:
> https://cabforum.org/members/
>
> In order for the motion to be adopted, two thirds or more of the votes
> cast by members in the CA category and greater than 50% of the votes
> cast by members in the browser category must be in favor. Also, at
> least seven members must participate in the ballot, either by voting
> in favor, voting against, or abstaining.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Public mailing list
> Public at cabforum.org
> https://cabforum.org/mailman/listinfo/public
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: https://cabforum.org/pipermail/public/attachments/20141001/e3d1f908/attachment-0001.html
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: smime.p7s
Type: application/pkcs7-signature
Size: 3653 bytes
Desc: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature
Url : https://cabforum.org/pipermail/public/attachments/20141001/e3d1f908/attachment-0001.bin
More information about the Public
mailing list