[Board] FOSS4G 2014 RFP Vote

[Michael P. Gerlek]

(Just heard a rumor Paul may be on vacation right now - we could ask Arnulf to be CRO instead.)

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On Jul 23, 2013, at 7:29 AM, Mark Lucas <mlucas17 at mac.com> wrote:

> Agree,
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> Mark
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> On Jul 23, 2013, at 9:38 AM, "Michael P. Gerlek" <mpg at flaxen.com> wrote:
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>> Do we as the board need to make a motion saying we will resolve this via voting, or can we just proceed?
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>> * Let us please keep the NA event location and issue separate from this vote.
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>> * I think 1-2 days to review the proposals, then a short by-email voting window.
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>> * Normally I'd say we should have a discussion period, with a chance to debate the pros and cons of each city, but I'm not sure that is appropriate - I know I'd really like a chance to lobby for my city choice, but I'm a little uncomfortable with that although I'm not really sure why. Maybe because I see this as a tie-breaking exercise, not a chance to reopen the whole selection process?
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>> * Given that, then, votes should go to Paul as a CRO, instead of the mailing list, to avoid early board voters influencing later voters. (The votes should not be secret, though- Paul should announce who voted for what after vote period closes.)
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>> * In the event of a board tie vote, I suggest Jeff, as president, decides the winner.
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