Re: Elections

[Jeff Waugh <jdub perkypants org>]

<quote who="The Face of Sun Microsystems">

> >   - We decided to have a less-formal referendum to decide, because there
> >   was both positive and negative feedback on the list, and it seems
> >   fair.
>
> Okay, so suppose we go with a less-formal referendum. What does this mean
> in implementation terms?

Probably just a YES/NO form, with precise description of the proposed
process and objectives.

> > [1] Unless we have the vote during the run-up period, which seems
> > okayish I guess.
>
> Sounds okay - I guess I'm just pro-anonymous voting, and would like to get
> this adopted ASAP. I also think that we should take as much of a hands off
> approach as possible, as with all committees that the board are
> responsible for.

Sure, but we are responsible for the committees too, and failures or
community mistakes will bite *us* in the arse (as they should).

- Jeff

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