Revised RFC 1 - Need Comments

[Frank Warmerdam]

Daniel Morissette wrote:
> I was reviewing the MapGuide PSC doc that is currently under development 
> at https://mapguide.osgeo.org/psc.html and noticed an interesting clause 
> that we may want to include in ours. Under the "Stepping Down" section:
> 
> "Likewise should a member of the PSC begin to act counter to the goals 
> of the project as a whole on a recurring basis, then a PSC member can 
> raise a motion to remove that member from the PSC. Again in this case a 
> majority vote is required to pass the motion thus removing that member 
> from the PSC."
> 
> What do you think of including this clause in the MapServer PSC doc as 
> well?
> 
> There may be some stuff in the Responsibilities section that we could 
> borrow as well to help in better defining the mandate of the MapServer 
> PSC and of its members.

Daniel,

In my opinion this is adequately covered by the existing voting mechanism.
Someone can be removed by a motion of the PSC.  If there is a veto,
such as by the member in question, then we would have to go to an override
vote which requires an absolute majority of PSC members (not just those who
choose to vote).

Note, I find the concept of purging members that the majority disagree with
somewhat distasteful, but I can imagine circumstances in which it would
be appropriate.

Best regards,
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