Re: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Deferrals - Key questions / logic points in order to try to achieve consensus

["J. Scott Evans" <jscottevans@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear All:

I check Roberts Rules of Order (an online version).  I found what I think is a 
general guideline in Art. V on Subsidiary Motions, Section 31 "To Postpone to a 
Time Certain or Definitely".  The text of this section may be found 
at http://www.rulesonline.com/rror-05.htm#31.  While I in no way believe we 
should adopt the Roberts Procedure wholesale, I do think we could use the 
general principals set forth in this section as a guide.

My Answers
 
·         Do we permit 1st deferrals?
Yes, under appropriate circumstances and after a formal motion has been adopted.
·         Do we require a reason / motivation for deferrals?
Yes, during the debate on the motion to defer, the moving party should have to 
justify its motion with its rationale for seeking a deferral.
·         If a reason is required / provided, is it subject to any test?
No, but it can be challenged during the debate on the motion to defer.
·         Are 1st deferrals automatically granted or do we subject them to some 
form of vote / test?
No, the moving party's motion must be carried by a vote of the Council.
·         Can a 1st deferral be overruled?  If so, what is the condition / test 
to overrule?
Yes, the Council can vote down the motion to defer. [Query:  what is the 
appropriate threshold?]
·         Do we permit 2nd deferrals?
Yes, again, the party seeking a deferral needs to make a motion that is debated 
and then voted on by the Council.
·         If we permit 2nd deferrals, do we subject them to some form of vote / 
test?
Yes.
·         Do we permit 3rd deferrals?
No.

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________________________________
 From: Jonathan Robinson <jonathan.robinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: gnso-improvem-impl-sc@xxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 12:25 AM
Subject: [gnso-improvem-impl-sc] Deferrals - Key questions / logic points in 
order to try to achieve consensus
 

Key Questions / Issues
 
·         Do we permit 1st deferrals? 
·         Do we require a reason / motivation for deferrals?
·         If a reason is required / provided, is it subject to any test?
·         Are 1st deferrals automatic or do we subject them to some form of 
vote / test?
·         Can a deferral be overruled?  If so, what is the condition / test to 
overrule?
·         Do we permit 2nd deferrals?
·         If we permit 2nd deferrals, do we subject them to some form of vote / 
test?
·         Do we permit 3rd deferrals?
 
My Answers
 
·         Do we permit 1st deferrals?
Yes
·         Do we require a reason / motivation for deferrals?
Yes
·         If a reason is required / provided, is it subject to any test?
No, we trust the provider of the reason
·         Are 1st deferrals automatically granted or do we subject them to some 
form of vote / test?
Yes, they are automatically granted
·         Can a 1st deferral be overruled?  If so, what is the condition / test 
to overrule?
Yes, subject to a request from a councillor and a [supermajority] vote of the 
council to deny
·         Do we permit 2nd deferrals?
Yes
·         If we permit 2nd deferrals, do we subject them to some form of vote / 
test?
Yes, 2nd deferral requires a request from a councillor and a [supermajority] 
vote of the council to permit
·         Do we permit 3rd deferrals?
No.  A motion should be voted on or withdrawn at this stage.
Note: I use “withdrawn” not “tabled” as tabled in my English, tabled means put 
forward / submitted not withdrawn