[Rigf_program] host 2014 - no vote needed

[Fouad Bajwa]

Dear Adam,

I believe there was a general consensus around the table when we
discussed the possibility of future APrIGF proposals in Baku. Over the
course of time, I have observed that our community is open to host
proposals from the region defined in the document. I am in support of
the proposal from ISPAI/NIXI though some of us will not be able to
attend the event from the neighboring country but nonetheless, it is
an important venue in the spirit of IG processes in the region.

On the issue of consensus, I would suggest that we gather interest
from this mailing list instead of going through a formal voting
process. The positive or negative responses can then can be counted
towards a possible outcome in favor or against the proposal.

This proposal has my support.


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On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Adam Peake <ajp at glocom.ac.jp> wrote:
> On today's call I said I thought we might need to hold a vote to accept the ISPAI/NIXI proposal to host the 2014 APrIGF.
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> After another look at the operating principles <http://aprigf.asia/documents/APrIGF_Operating%20Principles_of_MSG_20130506.pdf>, looks like consensus will be fine, a vote not needed.
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> The relevant section "Decision Making" says "Except as specified herein, all decisions shall be made by consensus where possible; if a consensus cannot be reached then a formal vote may be held."  And the section on host selection "The location of each annual APrIGF will be determined by a decision of the MSG, which must be announced by the conclusion of the preceding annual APrIGF, at the latest."  Nothing about the need for a vote.
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> Suggest that after everyone has had chance to read ISPAI/NIXI proposal and ask any questions we have a call for consensus to accept. If no substantive objections then ISPAI/NIXI will be the 2014 hosts.
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