[PC-NCSG] GNSO Vice Chair selection

[Edward Morris]

I think this is a fairly innovative approach that avoids a possible empty seat, creates incentives for both sides to compromise and respects the Bylaws provision that states the NCA is entitled to participate on an equal footing with other Councillors. It's a good use of him or her.

Happy to consider other suggestions, though.

Ed

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> On 19 Oct 2016, at 11:51, Tapani Tarvainen <ncsg at tapani.tarvainen.info> wrote:
> 
> Let's try to move this on by drafting a counterproposal.
> Here's a first attempt. 1-7 are unchanged from WU's text.
> 
> Item 9 is a new idea, not sure if it'd work - opinions?
> 
> Note, this may be discussed tonight in NCPH leaders' call,
> so quick replies would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> 1. Vice Chairs would serve one-year terms.
> 
> 2. The first-term Vice Chair would presumptively serve a second
> one-year term, but would be subject to review and consent by the other
> SG after the first term.
> 
> 3. Review and consent by the other SG after the first term could
> result in a rejection of the sitting Vice Chair, but there would need
> to be extraordinary reasons for this rejection.
> 
> 4. If a Vice Chair does not serve a second term (whether by rejection
> or for any other reason), that Vice Chair's SG would nominate a
> candidate for the upcoming term, but that Vice Chair would
> presumptively serve only one one-year term. The new candidate would be
> subject to review and approval by the other SG.
> 
> 5. After two years with one SG, the Vice Chair-ship would be offered
> as a first nomination to the "non-incumbent" SG.
> 
> 6. The "non-incumbent" SG would nominate a candidate for review and
> approval by the first SG, probably through a "listening tour" process.
> 
> 7. While there would be a presumption in favor of the candidate of the
> "non-incumbent" SG, both SGs and the NCA allocated to the NCPH have to
> approve the candidate.
> 
> 8. If approval is not achieved, the "non-incumbent" SG would nominate
> another candidate, up to three times if necessary.
> 
> 9. If approval is not achieved even after three re-nominations,
> the NCA would become Vice Chair.
> 
> 10. In case either SG member becomes the Chair of GNSO, the other SG
> would get to select Vice Chair. It would not affect rotation after the
> Chair passes on to the CPH again, presumptive Vice Chair turn would go
> to whichever SG did not hold Vice Chair before.
> 
> 11. If SGs agree to nominate the NCA as Vice Chair or the NCA becomes
> Vice Chair as per 9 above, the presumptive rotation would continue
> after her or his term as if it hadn't happened.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Tapani Tarvainen
> 
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