Re: [registrars] Recapitulations of nominations, BEAST, Nomcom, GNSO Representative.

["Ross Wm. Rader" <ross@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert F. Connelly wrote:

> Nomcom Representative:
>
> Nominations were opened on 1 December 2004. 
>
> Tom Barrett was nominated on 13 December 2004, he accepted and was seconded.  He 
> has submitted his conflict of interest statement.
> Elliot Noss was nominated and seconded on 20 December 2004.  We have not 
> received his acceptance and conflict of interest statement. 
<snip>

> The Rules are confusing because they refer to a nomination as a "motion".  The 
> text had been cut and pasted from the section on Motions.  Note the reference in 
> red,  *call for motion and call for discussion*, which make little sense for a 
> nomination.  However, it would appear that the drafters intended to have 
> nominations held open for 14 days.  That said, Elliot's nomination came after 
> the closing.  I propose that we either elect Tom Barrett by acclamation or that 
> I post a ballot with only one candidate.
> I await your comments.
I'd like to formally request a "bend" of the rules to allow Elliot's 
nomination. In addition to a heavy travel schedule this month, I've been 
laid up with a minor, but confining, injury. As a result, I haven't been 
in the office since November :) Compounding this is the fact that Elliot 
is still in Africa and hasn't had great connectivity over the past week. 
Although I know he has every intention of accepting his nomination and 
I'd do it on his behalf if I could, I can't guarantee when he will do so.
I know this sounds like a hard luck story, but these are the facts :). 
Special consideration in this instance would be appreciated, but I also 
understand this might not be possible.
Thanks in advance for your consideration,

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