Sam, On Nov 1, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Sam Hartman wrote: > I offer my signature to the recall petition. I am nomcom eligible. > > At this point, I believe the recall process is the correct process to > follow unless there is an approved BCP update. > In a case where there's been no contact and there's an argument we've > found a gap in the procedures I can see the argument for creativity. > However, according to Bob's note, Marshall has been contacted and rather > than resigning, said he would consider resigning. > I hope he does. > Until he does, though, by considering resigning rather than resigning, > he has implied that there might be a reason not to resign. > In my mind that moves us out of a situation where creative > interpretations of vacancy are appropriate. > I think we're now in a position where there's a legitimate disagreement > between Marshall and some members of the community about whether > Marshall ought to be in his position. > I believe the recall process is the only existing tool we have for > resolving such a disagreement; I think permitting the IAOC to invent a > process for resolving such a disagreement without an approved BCP is > entirely inappropriate. > > Again, I hope this can all be side stepped by a resignation. While the IAOC has not discussed this formally, I agree with you. The situation did change when we were able to talk with Marshall. I too hope he will resign. Bob