Re: [soac-mapo] RE: Clarification needed on when higher Board threshold is needed

[Evan Leibovitch <evan@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 16 September 2010 08:45, Gomes, Chuck <cgomes@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Thanks for the feedback. Regarding “the relevance of this question to our
> CWG WG”, several in the group stated their support for this position so it
> seemed appropriate to see how much support there is for it.  Your points are
> well taken and I hope others will share their views.
>


Regarding

*3.            The two above questions can probably be asked in one:
Whenever a higher threshold is required for the Board to make a decision on
a string, is that threshold independent of the input from the experts?*
I also agree. The point is that the evidence from the experts (along with
outside factors) should be compelling enough to convince a supermajority of
the Board to reject. Close calls (ie, simple majorities) should err on the
side of acceptance.

- Evan