Re: Elections

[Jody Goldberg <jody gnome org>]

On Thu, Oct 23, 2003 at 11:29:27PM -1200, Glynn Foster wrote:
> Hey,
>
> > I do not believe we should have the referendum before the board
> > elections.  I believe this will confuse the board elections and could
> > seem like someone it trying to influence the board elections.  I think
> > the appropriate time for the referendum is after the board elections.
> > This will separate the debate concerning anonymous voting from the
> > board elections instead of the elections being solely about the
> > referendum.
>
> Okay, so it sounds like the membership committee are also hesitant about
> introducing anonymous voting for this years election. In that case, I
> think we should go with that, and put schedule a referendum for after
> the elections.
>
> What do people think?

Agreed.  The change to anonymous voting seems to be contentious
enough that it requires an explicit referendum.  Whether that takes
place as part of the election, or after it, seems like a decision
best left to the people who will count the votes.  Which ever is
easier for the elections committee.