[registrars] Extension of the nomination period until 1st May

["Bhavin Turakhia" <bhavin.t@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi all,
 
I never knew that my stepping down would result in so much discussion :).
The period of nomination and acceptance stands extended until the 1st of
May. I must clarify the following -
 
* The reason I am extending the time period is not because I believe there
is an issue of geographic diversity within the excom. I too believe that the
issue of geographic diversity will not end up making a dramatic difference
to the excomm functions. None of the decisions that I took in my last two
years were based upon the fact that I am from India. Additionally we have
council members on the mailing list from Canada, Australia and Germany. In
most cases all issues discussed in the ex-comm are open to the council
members and there input has always been welcomed and respected. Therefore
the absence of geographic diversity in the ex-comm will not any significant
negative impact to my mind. Infact the currently nominated candidates
represent a diverstiy in the size of the Registrar which to my mind is more
important than geographic diversity
 
* I was intending to extend the nomination period as such, irrespective of
the email exchange, to allow for candidates to accept their nominations and
be seconded. Therefore this extension is NOT a result of the email exchange
on the list
 
* Some folks have suggested that I extend the nomination period only for the
post of the secretary. However I am not comfortable doing an extension for a
single post. Therefore the nomination period as a whole stands extended
until 1st May
 
* Over and above this I would like to nominate "Jay Westerdal" to the
position of Secretary, and I hope someone seconds the same, incase John
Berryhill remains silent until 1st May. Infact Jay has to my mind been one
of the more active participants in the Constituency, and I would love for
him to participate in the excomm (as long as he is interested).
 
Thanks
Bhavin
 



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From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nevett, Jonathon
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 6:17 PM
To: Rob Hall; Robert F. Connelly; Registrars Constituency
Subject: RE: [registrars] Stepping down from the Constituency Chair
nomination



Bhavin/Bob:

 

I suggest that you extend the nomination period for the position of
Secretary.  This would give John B. the ability to accept the nomination and
file a COI within the deadline if he is interested in the position, and
would give Bob and any others the ability to nominate someone outside of the
U.S. if they so desire.  Thanks.

 

Jon

 


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From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob Hall
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:20 PM
To: Robert F. Connelly; Registrars Constituency
Subject: RE: [registrars] Stepping down from the Constituency Chair
nomination

 

Bob,

 

You should not be suggesting that Bhavin withdrawing from the race at the
time of his choosing was somehow wrong or inappropriate.  Bhavin has served
our constituency proudly for the last 2 years.  His reasons for withdrawal
and the timing of his announcement are not for us to decide.  And I for one
do not believe he has acted in a way to deliberately do harm to the
constituency.  Just the opposite in fact.

 

As well, you keep claiming we have somehow lost something because we are no
longer as geographically diverse as only US based people have stepped up to
answer the call.

 

It only serves to diminish those that have put their name forward and are
willing to VOLUNTEER to work on behalf of the constituency.  I can not
support statements that lend themselves to somehow tarnishing the current
nominees for volunteering just because they happen to live in the US.  You
are basically suggesting the current slate is inappropriate in some way. 

 

I also believe opening the nominations because a candidate you supported
withdrew would be wrong. The right to nominate is yours.  In fact, you could
have nominated as many people as you wanted at anytime.    If you really
thought geo diversity was such a huge issue, why did you not nominate anyone
else during the nomination period ?

 

The right to accept the nomination or withdraw was solely Bhavins.  I would
also point out that Bhavin had no need to actually withdraw.  He never
accepted the nomination.  He took the high road to take the time to write us
a letter and even explained some of his reasoning's.  But as of midnight
last night, he was actually no longer a candidate as he had not accepted the
nomination by the close of business.  He did absolutely nothing
inappropriate

 

I also would point out that the current candidates must still get a minimum
number of positive votes from the constituency to be elected.  If you feel
the current candidates are not appropriate for whatever reason, you may
exercise your right to vote against them.  If the will of the constituency
agrees, then the current nominees will not be elected into the position.  It
is the will of the constituency that will ultimately decide our officers.

 

We count on our secretary to know our bylaws and to enforce them without any
personal bias.  To somehow try and use your position as secretary to re-open
nominations because of your personal beliefs or your thinking that your
nomination or vote was wasted is not appropriate.

 

 

 

Rob.

 

 

 


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From: owner-registrars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Robert F. Connelly
Sent: Thu 27-Apr-06 8:59 PM
To: Registrars Constituency
Subject: RE: [registrars] Stepping down from the Constituency Chair
nomination

At 03:11 PM 4/27/06, Tim Ruiz wrote:

>Bob, not sure what you meant in the above comment, but to be clear, all
>of the candidates have been seconded. And all except John Berryhill
>have accepted and posted their COI statements.

Dear Tim:  Oops, sorry about that.

<snip>

>Finally, Bhavin placed the deadline for nominations as 4/26/06. Not sure
>what the procedure would be to reopen it, or if there is one. But there
>isn't exactly an avalanche of interest.

It seems to me that Bhavin's act of withdrawing on *the_day_after* he
proposed closing nominations has some implications.  Our geographical
diversity depended upon his candidacy   *Bhavin* should therefore reopen
nominations.  Those who nominated and seconded his nomination, and those of
us who stood by silently and approved, deserve no less than that:

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:19:18 +0530
Thank you Marcus and Richard for nominating me,

I have given this some thought, and had some discussions with Jon. I had
taken up the position of Chair after significant deliberation 2 years ago.

end quote:

Cordially, BobC