[ga] Individual Users Constituency

[Hugh Dierker <hdierker2204@xxxxxxxxx>]

(soon to be just IU)
   
  This portion may be more critical to day to day operations but probably less important to the BoD. Again I liked the sections as written for the IDNO. And again I think this should be viewed as a springboard for an IDNO.
   
   
  So here is the ending portion;
   
   
  7. Elections committee.
  7.1. As soon as this is feasible, the membership will establish an election committee of at least 5 members, who will be tasked with overseeing all procedures regarding the nomination of candidates and their election as representatives and officers for the constituency including representatives on the Names Council.
   
  8. Using the Internet for procedures. Mailing list.
  8.1. Nominations and acceptances of candidates shall be via email on a mailing list to which all members are subscribed.
  8.2. Voting will take place on-line.
  8.3. Verification of on-line votes.? The election committee will have full access to all logs and records generated by the on-line voting system.
   
  9. Discussion list , free speech and moderation.
  9.1 All members can participate in policy making discussions via the all-member mailing list.
  9.2 Clearly frivolous postings can be moderated and postings aimed at disruption of proceedings can be disallowed by an elected moderator or moderation committee.
  9.3 The will of the majority will find expression in the decisions of a moderation committee that will be tasked with drafting and implementing fair rules aimed at maintaining civil discourse and discouraging abuse of the freedom of speech. This committee is a standing task force to determine and carry out the will of the majority.
  9.4 The members of the moderation committee can be the members elected to represent the constituency on the Names Council, but they may stand aside for other elected moderators.
  9.5 Members of the election committee will be ineligible for moderator.
  9.6 In these rules the principle of free exchange of idea's and opinions will be paramount and procedures for Fair Hearings and Due Process will form part of any such rules. With subjective tests equal to objective.
  9.7 Meeting list. For the purpose of holding formal meetings, a second list is envisaged. Rules for procedures on this list, archiving and public record will be drafted in further detail.
  10. Funding. Minimal membership fees will be set to defray the expenses approved by the membership or representatives. The constituency will seek donations from members and other sources to defray initial expenses.
   
   

       
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