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From: "Concetta Phillipps" <>
Subject: Re: [ABChat] Advisory Board Representative to the ElectionCommittee.
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:54:27 -0500
References: <19456628.1753551223994293379.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web20-z02><48F4BE4B.8040806@saintclair.org>
In-Reply-To: <48F4BE4B.8040806@saintclair.org>


Cyndie,

Its not that I'm uninterested - its more that I feel I don't know much about
the function, so I don't feel I have anything useful to add.

Mike's list below looks like a very good start, and some comments from Tina
and Shirley would be very welcome in figuring this all out.

Concetta

On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Mike St. Clair/ST <>wrote:

> I think a "scope of position" is very desirable. In my opinion it
> should specifically include:
>
> Understanding what the bylaws say about the EC responsibilities
> Understanding any internal procedures the EC has in place
> Ensuring that internal procedures are consistent with the bylaws
> Ensuring that discussions/actions by the EC are consistent with the
> bylaws and EC procedures
> Bringing any election related problems that surface to the attention of
> the AB
> Seeking input from the EC on AB discussions that relate to elections
> Seeking input from the AB on any current EC matters
>
> Since our NC has served as EC chair, I'd like to hear what she believes
> this liason should do. I'd also like to hear what the current EC chair,
> Shirley Cullum believe the AB representative should be doing.
>
> Mike St. Clair
>
>
> wrote:
> > Tina,
> >
> > There was only one response to this topic, so I'd have to assume that the
> AB is uninterested in doing so.
> >
> > Cyndie
> > SP Rep.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [mailto:
> ] On Behalf Of Tina S. Vickery
> > Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 11:52 AM
> > To:
> > Subject: Re: [ABChat] Advisory Board Representative to the
> ElectionCommittee.
> >
> > Is there any more discussion on this agenda item?
> >
> > Cyndie and/or Jan would you present to Board a finalized "scope of
> position"
> > for the AB Rep to the Election Committee.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tina
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jan Cortez" <>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 1:02 PM
> > Subject: Re: [ABChat] Advisory Board Representative to the
> > ElectionCommittee.
> >
> >
> >
> >> I also served in this capacity at one time. I also worked with the
> states
> >> while on board. The objective, as I see it is to be advisory to the EC
> >> and
> >> work with both the AB and EC to remedy any unforeseen problems that may
> >> occur. To make sure that the bylaws and rules of procedure are followed,
> >> as
> >> well.
> >>
> >> jic
> >> NENC SC Rep
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Cyndie" <>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Each term a member of the AB serves as a representative to the Election
> >>> Committee. What that person believes they should do as the EC Rep. has
> >>> varied from year to year and it may be beneficial to both the Election
> >>> Committee and the Advisory Board (especially the person serving in that
> >>> position) if they understood that position's scope.
> >>>
> >>> I served in that position for a year and during that time I mainly
> served
> >>> as
> >>> a liaison between the Advisory Board and the Election Committee. I was
> >>> subscribed to their mailing list, but did not participate as an active
> >>> member of the EC. I brought questions to the EC from the AB and vice
> >>> versa
> >>> that needed to be addressed. Others that have served in this position
> >>> have
> >>> taken a more active role with the Election Committee (for example,
> >>> they've
> >>> helped with communications between the EC and project members).
> >>>
> >>> When a new person serves in this position, they don't always know what
> >>> they
> >>> are supposed to do. I was just subbed to the list with little to no
> >>> instruction, so I think it would be beneficial to have a brief scope
> for
> >>> this position.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Cyndie
> >>> SP Rep.
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From:
> >>> [mailto:] On Behalf Of Tina S.
> Vickery
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 11:21 AM
> >>> To:
> >>> Subject: [ABChat] Advisory Board Representative to the Election
> >>> Committee.
> >>>
> >>> Advisory Board Representative to the Election Committee.
> >>>
> >>> -- Define the scope of the Advisory Board Representative to the
> Election
> >>> Committee [Discussion opened by Chair on August 23, 2008. Re-opened by
> >>> Chair 9/1/2008]
> >>>
> >>> Cyndie Enfinger added this item to the agenda so if you would like to
> >>> begin
> >>> the discussion Cyndie, that would be terrific.
> >>>
> >>> I open this agenda item up for discussion.
> >>>
> >>> Tina Vickery
> >>> National Coordinator
> >>> USGenWeb Project
>
>
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