[reccom] RE: UBRC: proposed bylaws changes

[Eric Huish]

I felt the idea of alternative voters was a good idea.  After reading Ron's post and thinking on it, I now feel his alternative to alternative voters may be better.  It seems much simpler.  Either vote more 'full members' and leave the required number of votes to move a record forward at 7, or we could leave the committee at 7 voting members and drop the number of required votes to 5.  



Eric Huish 
Pleasant Grove UT 
poorwill_ at hotmail.com 
801-360-8777 

 
> From: ron.ryel at usu.edu
> To: colby.neuman at gmail.com; dswheeler at utah.gov; poorwill_ at hotmail.com; ltripp29 at hotmail.com; seldom74 at gmail.com; miltonmoody at yahoo.com; rgbond at earthlink.net; ron.ryel at usu.edu
> Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:01:07 -0600
> Subject: Re: UBRC: proposed bylaws changes
> 
> Lu, Thanks for the draft proposed changes. While I understand the 
> problems of late votes and agree something needs to be done, I don't like 
> the concept of alternate voters. I would rather see two additional members 
> (or even one) added with full voting rights. Then when the deadline is 
> reached, if at least 7 votes have been submitted, then the record moves 
> forward. If all members vote, then the record would have more than 7 total 
> votes (up to 9 with two additional members). The minimum number of votes 
> necessary for moving a record forward would still be 7. Some records take 
> a lot of effort to review and I feel the input of additional members (and their 
> time and effort) should count, not just be sitting there to maybe be used. I 
> can see situations where input by the alternates could be really useful to the 
> others and should be part of the voting record. I'd also feel uncomfortable 
> not giving full respect to the input by these additional members.
> Best wishes, Ron
> 
> 
> 
> On 24 Apr 2009 at 16:45, Lu Giddings wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Dear committee members,
> > 
> > I have attached a pdf file to this note with proposed changes to the
> > bylaws that we hope will expedite voting on records. Please read this
> > document carefully and feel free to voice any comments, concerns, or
> > suggestions. I would like to vote on the implementation of these
> > changes around Monday May 4th.
> > 
> > Many thanks to those of you who are current on your records. To those
> > of you who are behind, please, take a few moments and bring yourself
> > current as soon as is possible.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Lu
> > 
> > 
> 
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