On Thu, Jan 08, 2004 at 11:52:49PM -0500, Joe Nahmias wrote:
> An excellent idea! However, although the minimum discussion period has
> been exceeded, in the (bit over) two weeks since the GR was proposed
> there haven't been enough seconds for it to be called to a vote.
False. The minimum discussion period hasn't started, so it can't have
been exceeded.
The minimum discussion period doesn't begin till after the proposal
is introduced. The proposal is introduced when it gets enough seconds.
Since, apparently, reading the constitution to find this out for yourself
is a bit too hard, I'll quote it for you:
A.1. Proposal
The formal procedure begins when a draft resolution is proposed and
sponsored, as required.
A.1. Discussion and Amendment
1. Following the proposal, the resolution may be discussed.
Amendments may be made formal by being proposed and sponsored
according to the requirements for a new resolution, or directly by
the proposer of the original resolution.
...
A.2. Calling for a vote
1. The proposer or a sponsor of a motion or an amendment may call for
a vote, providing that the minimum discussion period (if any) has
elapsed.
It's mildly annoying that we've got two different A.1. sections, but
what they say is pretty clear.
I'm guessing, since you're not the first person to express exactly
this same wrong idea, that this is a fallout from some irc discussion,
or some such.
--
Raul
