Brian, In what way is... > The intent of this rule to ensure the review of approximately > one-half of each of the IESG and IAB sitting members each year. ... a bug? 7 or 8 out of 15 clearly fits "approximately". I'd say that 6 or 9 out of 15 is stretching "approximately" and is to be avoided where other circumstances allow, but it is not a disaster. Adrian