[ogb-discuss] Testing the efficacy 6.4 and 6.5

[Eric Boutilier]

James Carlson wrote:
 > Stephen Lau writes:
 >> Stephen Hahn wrote:
 >>> I can do that. The results are consistent with the simple
 >>> elimination: Jim Grisanzio is elected (18.5), with Ben Rockwood
 >>> (17.7) and Karyn Ritter (9.5) next. Run results and modified ballots
 >>> attached.
 >>>
 >> Are we obligated to replace Jim? 6.5 reads like we (the OGB) should
 >> appoint someone, but 6.2 says the board can consist minimally of 3
 >> members. Is this only in the event that we find no other willing
 >> appointees?
 >
 > My read of 6.5 says that the only time the meek-grinder handle isn't
 > turned is when someone is _removed_ from the board. Resignation or
 > dying "shall" cause us to replace me.
 >


 From the perspective of the voters in that election -- and in my case
the perspective of one (of apparently many) who voted for Jim
Grisanzio -- that certainly would make the most sense too.

Eric