Just a quick response to Robert: Jack: > I agree with you that a set of bylaws would go a long way towards > fixing the problems I outlined above. I agree with most of your > proposal, though as I mentioned above, I have reservations about using > Launchpad membership as a definition of who is eligible to vote. I > also dislike the focus on peoples' regions, as it would tend to > further the image that we have North California vs. South California > battles. >
Having written that document many weeks ago, I am not particularly attached to any detail of it. I do stand behind the section "elements required for a sufficient structure", though (i.e. assurance of equality, clear pathway to leadership, prescription for decision making). And, I do believe "some" level of autonomy for different regions of the state should be included in the bylaws, though not necessarily in a council form. It just makes sense that events occurring in one region shouldn't be micro-managed by people all over the state. (Oh God, I sound like some sort of states-righter) But, I imagine some level of general permission should be obtained on a state level and then the dirty details can be left to the people participating. This would greatly expedite our IRC meetings which can often be epic in length. I agree with your reservations about using the launchpad enrollment as a membership list; however, I see no better alternative. In general, I think it is reasonable to leave it up to individuals to decide for themselves if they are opinionated/involved enough to vote. I don't think all that many people go around voting in groups they are now at least mildly invested in. Cheers, Jack
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