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Re: [802SEC] Five day approval process



Jerry,

Only the Chair (Paul) can rule on stuff like this.  Working from memory
(without Robert's rules in front of me) I believe that an Interim
meeting can be held by any WG, TG, or TF with due notice.  I believe
common practice is to presume a Quorum is present unless challenged
during the interim meeting.  I did not hear that there was a challenge
so personally I would presume that the process was valid based on this
alone.  

I don't think it is critical, but I also believe that (unless prohibited
in a groups P&P) decisions may be deferred to a subcommittee on behalf
of the committee.  (It may not be wise to do so but it can be done). I
don't know of any specific P&P language off hand that would prohibit the
subcommittee (those showing up at the interim who were empowered to take
actions on behalf of the committee) deciding to forward this document on
behalf of the committee, so again I personally feel it is valid
procedurally. 

If anyone else feels different I invite them to comment.   

Regards,

Mat

  

Matthew Sherman, Ph.D.
Senior Member Technical Staff
BAE SYSTEMS, CNIR
Office: +1 973.633.6344
email: matthew.sherman@baesystems.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry1upton@AOL.COM [mailto:Jerry1upton@AOL.COM] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:15 PM
To: STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org
Subject: Re: [802SEC] Five day approval process

Mike,
I do not understand your response.

At this point, I request that Mat and/or Paul rule on whether what you
want 
to do is valid. If the 802 Chair or Vice Chair states the document was
approved 
in a valid manner then I have no problem with the content.

Regards,
Jerry Upton

In a message dated 9/21/2005 1:09:03 PM Central Standard Time, 
mjlynch@nortel.com writes:
Jerry,

I see where this is going. Block voting to block the document. 

Obviously we need to clarify the status of wireless groups who choose to
meet away from a joint interim. Some hold the view that having the
non-technical regulatory group meet with regulators is useful. The
enabling
motions used in the past in .18 were allowed - now they are not.

Are you making a motion to block the input? If so then it seems logical
that
an email ballot of the EC is needed.

Regards,

Mike

+1 972 814 4901

-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry1upton@aol.com [mailto:Jerry1upton@aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 13:02
To: Lynch, Michael [RICH1:2H50:EXCH]; STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org
Subject: Re: [802SEC] Five day approval process


Mike, 
I assume by your answer that quorum was not present when the document
was
approved. Therefore my point is the same. I disapprove and I do not
believe
this document has valid approval to move forward.
How many voters were present when the document was approved?
Regards,
Jerry

In a message dated 9/21/2005 12:24:02 PM Central Standard Time,
mjlynch@nortel.com writes:

Jerry,

As I responded to Carl, we had an enabling motion from the July Plenary
to
conduct business without an interim. I'll be happy to provide that to
you.
As I understand it that is how my predecessor was able to conduct
business
at an interim meeting.

Since there seems to be a precedent, and those who have participate in
.18
under the previous chair felt that we had met the same requirement, I
presume that .18 was able to function normally at an interim.

Regards,

Mike

+1 972 814 4901

-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry1upton@aol.com [mailto:Jerry1upton@aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 09:31
To: Lynch, Michael [RICH1:2H50:EXCH]; STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org
Subject: Re: [802SEC] Five day approval process


Mike,
Did 802.18 have quorum at the Interim this week?
If there was no quorum, I vote disapprove.

It is my understanding that all motions for approving documents or any
other
official business conducted at an Interim without quorum requires a
reaffirmation vote at a Plenary. A TAG or Working Group cannot waive the
quorum requirement. The members cannot only approve work items for the
Interim or conference calls in advance that will need an affirmation
vote
later. I believe Stuart clarified this for 802.11 members at the May
interim
also.
However, you want a final ruling on this from Mat and Paul.
Regards,
Jerry Upton

In a message dated 9/19/2005 10:03:49 AM Central Standard Time,
mjlynch@NORTEL.COM writes:

Please find enclosed 802.18's comments in response to the European
Commission 2.6 GHz consultation. The comment period closes 15 September
but the membership believes it is beneficial to file a response. This
was approved by unanimous consent.
I would like to be able to forward this the European Commission on 25
September. 

Regards,

Mike

+1 972 814 4901

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