[Elections] A simple SqF board elections solution using SqP

[Daniel Vainsencher]

I hope this message wraps up the current discussions:
1. There seems to be wide spread consensus on how the voting itself 
should occur, which is summarized in the requirements page at
http://minnow.cc.gatech.edu/squeak/5835
So as far as I can tell, there is not reason implementation for that 
should not proceed.
2. The only objection to using SqP as a basis for the voters list was 
Lex, and at least Ken, Peter and I think this is a reasonable basis. I 
think it is close enough to consensus.

So I think that the voting system as described in the link above, is 
reasonably well accepted, if someone has objections, make them heard.

Peter, Cees, you seemed to be interested in implementing this system or 
parts. If you are, just go ahead and and do it, there are no live 
alternative proposals. If you don't want to implement it now, please let 
the list know, and I'll post a request for implementation to squeak-dev.

Daniel


Cees De Groot wrote:
> On 1/9/06, Peter Crowther <Peter at ozzard.org> wrote:
> 
>>Where 'the right people' needs definition.
>>[...]
>> We should also be sensitive to the perceived legitimacy of
>>those elections.  They must be seen to be unbiased, otherwise the
>>undercurrents that are still present in the community from the original
>>formation of the power structure will remain or get stronger, with an
>>increased tendency for the community to fragment.  Assuming we prefer
>>the community to be as large and as cohesive as possible, this would be
>>a poor result.
>>
> 
> I agree there. Which is why I'm advocating to opt for the simplest way
> we can come up with to have a transparent election system with the
> lowest possible barrier of entry.
> 
> There have been a number of simple ideas floated on the list. The
> Elections team can continue debating for another month, or start
> deciding. It should be clear what my preference would be :-). Weeks
> are ticking by, and I think it would be good if at the very least, the
> team would set itself a schedule (decide/announce voting system by X,
> registration until Y, voting from Y+1 to Z) and publish it.
> 
> BTW - if SqP is chosen, I'll give everyone on the Elections list ssh
> access to SqP so anyone can monitor what's happening.
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